Shadow Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 22:
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has so far been used only to target opposition leaders, questioning the government’s claims of fighting corruption.
Speaking to media persons in Srinagar, Omar said, “The expectations we had from this Parliament session have not been met. We will start our process from here. We felt the promises made to us would be implemented.”
On the Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the CM questioned the intent behind the move. “So far, only opposition leaders have been targeted in the cases filed. If this step is truly about ending corruption, then what impact has the government’s work since 2014 had until now?” he asked.
Earlier, there was strong speculation about statehood being restored to Jammu and Kashmir, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah himself repeatedly expressing hope that it would happen during the current Monsoon session of Parliament.
Meanwhile, Sainik School Nagrota marked its 56th Raising Day with a significant milestone as Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Jenab Omar Abdullah, inaugurated the newly constructed girls’ hostel ‘Triveni’.
On arrival, the Chief Minister was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and paid homage at the Shaurya Smarak by laying a wreath in tribute to the school’s bravehearts. He later joined the staff for a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.
The event was attended by senior officers from Headquarters 16 Corps, including Lt Gen PK Mishra, AVSM, YSM, SM, GOC HQ 16 Corps and Maj Gen Paramvir Singh Dagar, VSM, COS HQ 16 Corps, along with officials from the State Education Department and alumni of the school.
The Raising Day celebrations began with the traditional cake-cutting ceremony, where the Chief Minister was joined by Cadet Stanzin Chosgyal (School Cadet Captain) and Cadet Ayush
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Shan (Junior-most cadet). Captain (IN) Shibu Devasia, Principal of Sainik School Nagrota, presented a specially crafted school memento to the Chief Minister, reflecting the ethos of knowledge, bravery and discipline. The Chief Minister also interacted with the staff during a High Tea and wrote words of encouragement in the Visitors’ Book, acknowledging the school’s role in nation-building.
The inauguration of girls’ hostel ‘Triveni’ was the highlight of the day, underscoring the school’s commitment to inclusivity, modern residential facilities and leadership opportunities for girl cadets. The hostel opens a new chapter in the school’s journey by ensuring that girls receive the same environment as their male counterparts to excel in academics, discipline and service to the nation.
