One year of Omar Government
Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently completed first year of Government. The one year review of the Government as per ground pulse is mix bag. On the positive side , Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Government took many steps.
The shifting of exam session was widely lauded. In 2024, the Council of Ministers Decision accorded the sanction to the restoration of the academic calendar from March-April to November-December for classes 1st to 9th.
The government had said that “For the session 2024-25, the restoration of the previous academic calendar (November-December session) shall be done with respect to classes 1st to 9th whose examinations shall be held during the months of November-December, 2024.”
It had further said that for the students of classes 10th to 12th, the restoration of the Academic Session (to November-December session) shall be done from the academic session 2025-26.
The political experts opine _
National Conference’s manifesto, “Dignity, Identity and Development,” had pledged to pursue the full implementation of the 2000 Autonomy Resolution, restore the pre-August 5, 2019 status under Articles 370 and 35A, and reclaim statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. It had also vowed to seek modifications to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and repeal laws enacted after the revocation of special status that affect land and employment rights of locals.
So far, the government’s tangible actions on these fronts have been limited to two symbolic resolutions — one in the cabinet and another in the assembly both urging the Centre to restore statehood and constitutional safeguards for the region.
Overall, the first year of Omar Abdullah Government offer mix bag outlook .