JAMMU, Mar 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said he stood by his statement that terrorists and their family members were provided jobs by the previous Governments in Jammu and Kashmir and authenticated it by saying that 47 such people have been dismissed from the services.
Talking to reporters after inaugurating the Chancellor’s Trophy at the Jammu University here, Sinha said his statement was based on truth.
He was asked about People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti’s statement on the subject.
“I will not like to comment on some allegations. This is a reality that 47 people were dismissed from Government services for anti-national activities. What I have said is based on reality,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
It may be mentioned here that the Government has regularly been sacking the Government officers/ officials who are involved in the terror activities or are linked to the terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sinha announced that the Services Selection Board (JKSSB) will conduct the deferred computer-based written tests (CBT) soon.
He reiterated that transparent and merit-based selection is the top most priority of his administration.
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“The examination (to fill vacancies in various Government departments) has been deferred for the time being and will be conducted soon when the JKSSB will be completely satisfied (with the situation),” the Lieutenant Governor said, responding to a question about the deferment of CBT, scheduled to be held from March 16 to April 5, by the Government recruitment agency amid protests by job aspirants.
“I have time and again stated that transparency and merit-based selection of candidates is our priority. We will not make any compromise on it,” Sinha said.
He also welcomed Rs 1.18 lakh crore budget announced by the Centre for Jammu and Kashmir and said this will help the “new J&K” to reach new heights of development.
He said the budget for Jammu and Kashmir for 2023-24, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday, was praiseworthy.
