J&K Governor dissolves state assembly amid govt formation claims
Srinagar, Nov 21 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday evening dissolved the state assembly amid claims and counter claims to form governments by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti in alliance with her arch rivals and People's Conference leader Sajad Lone.
Mufti has claimed that her party has the support of her arch-rival in the state Omar Abdullah's National Conference and the Congress.
In my twenty six year old career as a politician, I thought I had seen it all! But like they say never say never! Nevertheless, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to @OmarAbdullah and @Ambikasoni4 ji for helping us achieve the seemingly impossible. 1/4
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) November 21, 2018
The state has been under Governor's Rule since June, when the BJP severed its ties with Mufti.
Mufti has tweeted her letter to the Governor where she claimed to have the support of 56 lawmakers, including 12 from the Congress and 15 from National Conference.
Have been trying to send this letter to Rajbhavan. Strangely the fax is not received. Tried to contact HE Governor on phone. Not available. Hope you see it @jandkgovernor pic.twitter.com/wpsMx6HTa8
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) November 21, 2018
While Mufti is backed by the Congress and Omar Abdullah, Sajad Lone is supported by the BJP.
In another tweet, Mufti said, "PS - In todays age of technology, it is very strange that the fax machine at HE Governor's residence didn't receive our fax but swiftly issued one regarding the assembly dissolution".
PS - In todays age of technology, it is very strange that the fax machine at HE Governor’s residence didn’t receive our fax but swiftly issued one regarding the assembly dissolution. 🤔4/4
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) November 21, 2018
Omar Abdullah tweeted: "@JKNC_ has been pressing for assembly dissolution for 5 months now. It can't be a coincidence that within minutes of @MehboobaMufti letter staking claim the order to dissolve the assembly suddenly appears."
JKNC has been pressing for assembly dissolution for 5 months now. It can’t be a coincidence that within minutes of Mehbooba Mufti Sahiba letter staking claim the order to dissolve the assembly suddenly appears.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) November 21, 2018
In a series of tweets, the BJP meanwhile wrote: "The proposed alliance between the INC and the PDP broke up even before it was formed. They have taken contradictory positions on dissolution. One supports it and the other opposes it." one tweet read.
The proposed alliance between the INC and the PDP broke up even before it was formed. They have taken contradictory positions on dissolution. One supports it and the other opposes it.
— BJP (@BJP4India) November 21, 2018
"The best option in such a scenario is to go in for a fresh election at the earliest. This assembly cannot produce a stable government," another tweet of the party read.
J&K needs a firm administration to deal with terrorism and not a combination of terror-friendly parties.
— BJP (@BJP4India) November 21, 2018
The best option in such a scenario is to go in for a fresh election at the earliest. This assembly cannot produce a stable government.
— BJP (@BJP4India) November 21, 2018
Sajad Lone also claimed the form the government though he has only two lawmakers. But he is supported by the BJP with 25 MLAs.
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