Two power centres are recipe for disaster, says J&K CM Abdullah

Omar Abdullah

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has bluntly termed the dual governance model in the Union Territory - where he shares power with the lieutenant governor - a "recipe for disaster", as he urged the Centre to keep its promise and restore statehood to the region at the earliest.

In his first sit-down interview since assuming office in October, Abdullah expressed cautious optimism over the Centre's commitment to restoring J&K's statehood, citing repeated promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during election campaigns.

The CM's candid remarks underscore the complex political landscape in Jammu & Kashmir, and the difficulties in pushing for a more defined and unified administrative leadership by virtue of getting statehood.

Abdullah drew parallels with corporate leadership, challenging anyone to name a successful business with multiple leaders. Also, acknowledging growing discontent among INDIA bloc Abdullah has asked the party to justify its leadership role in the alliance instead of taking it for granted.

Abdullah, while recognising the Congress' significant position as a pan-India party and the largest Opposition in Parliament, emphasised that leadership "has to be earned" and cannot be taken for granted.

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