Discusses J&K key issues, including SPO salary hike
Home Minister assures all possible support
New Delhi, Sep 26: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, today called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on a range of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a BJP spokesman said that LoP Sharma apprised the Union Home Minister about matters related to the prevailing security situation, law and order, development initiatives, public concerns, and matters related to the ongoing session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
Sharma, according to the statement, also raised the issue of enhancement of salaries of Special Police Officers (SPOs), which is at the final stage, and requested that the matter be expedited for its early conclusion. “He also highlighted key concerns being raised by the people of Jammu & Kashmir and discussed matters requiring continued attention, coordination, and support from the Union Government,” it said, adding, “The interaction provided to deliberate on strengthening security, accelerating development initiatives, addressing issues related to public welfare, and ensuring timely resolution of matters concerning the people of the Union Territory.”
During the discussion, the statement said, Home Minister Shah reiterated the Union Government’s commitment to peace, development, and prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir and assured continued support and cooperation in addressing matters concerning the people of the Union Territory.
Sharma expressed his gratitude to the Union Home Minister for his guidance and continued support on issues concerning the security, development, and welfare of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, it added.
Pertinently, this was LoP Sharma’s second meeting with the Union Home Minister in the past four days. Sharma had skipped the Assembly proceedings on September 22 to fly to New Delhi. He also left the Assembly before its adjournment for the day on Friday to proceed to the national capital.
Meanwhile, a source told the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that LoP Sharma also met the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin in the national capital. (KNO)
