Greaterkashmir iconGreaterkashmirAug 22, 2026 ~1 min source read

What's the point of elections if elected representatives aren’t respected: J-K Dy CM

Citing the existing Union Territory arrangement, he said, "Today, this is the Omar Abdullah government, but we do not have the police, nor do we have our own IPS or IAS cadre. They (BJP leadership) tell us it will be given at an appropriate time," Choudhary said.

What's the point of elections if elected representatives aren’t respected: J-K Dy CM

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Citing the existing Union Territory arrangement, he said, "Today, this is the Omar Abdullah government, but we do not have the police, nor do we have our own IPS or IAS cadre.

They (BJP leadership) tell us it will be given at an appropriate time," Choudhary said.

Earlier, the government had said the process to hold local bodies elections was underway, and polls would be conducted after the completion of administrative formalities such as voter lists, reservations,...

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Citing the existing Union Territory arrangement, he said, "Today, this is the Omar Abdullah government, but we do not have the police, nor do we have our own IPS or IAS cadre. They (BJP leadership) tell us it will be given at an appropriate time," Choudhary said. Earlier, the government had said the process to hold local bodies elections was underway, and polls would be conducted after the completion of administrative formalities such as voter lists, reservations, and delimitation.

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  • "Today, if we make someone a sarpanch or a DDC (district development council) member, would the officers actually listen to them.
  • Choudhary was speaking to reporters after conducting a surprise inspection of a government hospital here.

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"We have never said we do not want elections.

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