Welcoming the creation of Ladakh as third administrative division of the state, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the ignoring of regions like Chenab valley and Pir Panjal raises doubts of New Delhi’s intention.
Taking to Twitter, Mehbooba said it seems J&K governor Satya Pal Malik is peddling Bharatiya Janata Party’s agenda by ignoring other deserving regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Creation of a separate administrative division for Leh is a welcome step. However ignoring Pir Panchal & Chenab valley raises questions about the Centre’s intention. Seems like Guv sb is peddling BJPs agenda by ignoring other equally deserving regions,” Mehbooba tweeted.
Earlier, ex-CM of J&K and the National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah promised division status for Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal regions if his party was voted to power in upcoming elections.
The state government has approved creation of a separate Administrative/ Revenue Division for Ladakh. This division will comprise Leh and Kargil Districts with its headquarters at Leh, said an official handout on Friday.