National Conference has strongly condemned the recent statement of the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik.
The party said his remarks are unconstitutional and “cast ashadow on the credibility, independence and neutrality of the high office ofthe Governor”, according to a written statement issued here. The party leaders reminded the Governor thathe holds a constitutional position by virtue of which he is the custodian ofthe constitution of the state and the country.
National Conference has always maintained the respect anddignity for the high office of the Governor unless the person holding it hascreated an environment which is against the tenants of democracy and democraticnorms and principles, the statement said.
The party leaders said that it is nobody’s case to protectthe corrupt and cover up the malpractices committed by anyone. Howeverunsubstantiated, unfounded comments to vilify the reputation of any and everypolitician, public servant and government employee is unwarranted and comingfrom the Governor himself is highly condemnable.
Meanwhile rich tributes were paid to the veteran freedomfighter GhulamNabiWaniSogami on his 38th death anniversary. Among otherswomen’s wing provincial president ErSabiyaQadri, YNC District president Srinagar KhalidRathore also paid glowing tributes to the late leader. The occasion saw a hugeparticipation of YNC functionaries, Women’s wing functionaries.