Srinagar, Apr 01: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday accused the National Conference of misusing the public mandate, alleging that the government\u2019s move to allow a private member\u2019s bill seeking amendments to the Land Grants Act is aimed at protecting elite interests rather than safeguarding public assets and the rights of ordinary citizens.<\/p>\n
LoP Sharma, per news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said those who voted for the NC believing it would fight for their rights are now feeling let down.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with deep regret that I say this: your mandate now appears to be used not for the public good, but to protect elite interests\u2014be it Nedous, the Chief Minister\u2019s personal property, or a circle of influential, cocktail-circuit associates,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Referring to the proposed legislation, he said, \u201cA private member\u2019s bill titled \u2018Amendments to the Land Grants Act\u2019 was introduced, and the Chief Minister lost no time in permitting it. This raises serious concerns. The move seems to be setting the stage for re-leasing vast tracts of government land at throwaway prices, continuing a pattern that has persisted for decades.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat message does this send to the common citizen?\u201d he asked, adding, \u201cIt is deeply unfortunate that instead of safeguarding public assets and ensuring justice for the marginalised, the government appears to be enabling and patronising a privileged few\u2014those who have long benefited at the cost of the poor. This is not just disappointing; it is a betrayal of trust.\u201d (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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