Statetimes: Jammu: Saturday, December 01, 2018.
Credited with bold initiatives against corruption, highly acclaimed by people from all walks of life in Jammu and Kashmir, Governor Satya Pal Malik has taken yet another bold decision by dissolving Legislative Assembly, which has created ripples among different political parties. Here is what cross section of people feel and say..
Col Shiv Choudhary (Retd), Soft Skills and Communication Trainer and a Freelance Speaker from Sainik Colony, Jammu said, “Governor and his actions have become the talk of the town. I am amazed to see the enthusiasm among people while talking about Governor’s recent decision on dissolution of Legislative Assembly and anti- corruption initiatives. During his first few days in office, it was perceived that he has come only to hold elections and provide a healing touch to the impromptu separation between BJP and PDP. His decision to dissolve State Assembly was good to off – load baggage of legislators. It was hailed by many. There is also a view favouring his anti- corruption efforts mainly based on his interview stating about discrepancies in the recruitment process in State besides turning the J&K Bank as PSU and bringing it under RTI Act.
This is a good decision for better corporate management and transparency. The improvement in attendance, accessibility, accountability, conduct of Municipality and ongoing Panchayat elections and decision making in SAC in certain areas and at least a feeling of fear from corruption is well noticed and felt. Such actions surely distinguish a State ruled by political class and a Governor. Let us be little patient”, he maintained.
Dr Akshay Sharma, JMC Corporator Ward No 8, opined that there were chances of horse trading that is why Governor Satya Pal Malik took timely decision to dissolve the Legislative Assembly. Being head of the State, Governor has taken a wise step for the welfare of the people, he maintained.
“Sounding the bugle against corruption in Jammu and Kashmir, Governor Malik has taken historical steps in lowering the corruption. The recent decision of Governor to repeal Roshni Act is also the part of his crusade against corruption,” he said.
Dr Sharma emphasised that Governor Malik should take hard steps against the corrupt elements from top to bottom.
Dr Sharma asserted that corruption cannot be weeded out overnight but it can be reduced by raising awareness among the people.
He suggested the people should also keep patience while approaching government offices for their work and do not promote corruption by greasing palms of officials to expedite the process.
Dr Naresh Chopra (Retd.) Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon said he is very happy with Governor Rule in the State under dynamic Governor Satya Pal Malik, who is steering J&K towards progress and prosperity. Dr. Chopra said Governor should continue to rein for maximum period. He said we need such kind of dedicated, honest and unbiased administrator. He hoped that Governor will lead the State towards era of prosperity and development unlike previous regimes that promoted corruption. He said popular Government abetted corruption, nepotism and terrorism in the State. “The day Governor Malik took over the rein of State the graph of terror related activities nosedived. Peaceful conduct of ULB and Panchayat polls also reflected his determination towards bailing out State from the dark era to age of progress and prosperity. This has exposed the political parties which had created a sense of fear by monopolising the situation to keep them in power”, he said adding that these political parties were no way in favour of holding aforesaid elections to decentralize powers to Panchayats and local bodies.
On dissolution of Assembly, he said that if political parties would have given opportunity to form Government especially in present scenario, the people of the particular community and Jammu region would have been victimised at large. He also appreciated action of Governor to expose corruption and various scams in the State.
Chairman Municipal Council, Poonch Sunil Sharma appreciated Governor Satya Pal Malik for dissolving the Assembly and said that no political party had come forward to stake claim to form government after the breakup between BJP and PDP Alliance. He said it was the need of the hour and the Governor has no other option left but to dissolve the Assembly.
“Governor Malik has dissolved the Assembly in accordance with the Constitution,” he added.
While talking about the growing corruption in every nook and corner of the State, Sharma urged the Governor to dismiss the corrupt officials without any delay. “Let them go to the court to prove their innocence,” Sharma added.
“Corrupt persons should not be spared at any cost if we want to live in a corruption-free society,” the Chairman of the Municipal Council emphasised.
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