Srinagar, May 20 (KNS): J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday strongly condemned the fresh wave of demolitions reported from Sidra-Jammu, terming the developments deeply disturbing and demanding an immediate explanation from the government on who authorised the action.
In his statement, Lone questioned the government's silence and called on the administration to treat the matter with the gravity it deserves.
"The news coming in from Sidra is disturbing to say the least. There have been demolitions yet again. Can the government please for once treat the matter with seriousness that it deserves and explain who ordered the demolitions. If it is not them then who? And what are they going to do about it" he said.
Peoples Conference President was particularly scathing in highlighting what he described as a glaring contradiction in the government's conduct.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe recalled that the same administration had put on what he called a "theatre of wailing and crying" over demolitions carried out in Jammu, projecting deep outrage for public consumption — only to then defend those very demolitions in the Legislative Assembly when questioned, claiming that all prescribed norms and procedures had been duly followed.
"...I remember that this government enacted theatre of wailing and crying over demolitions in Jammu. And in the assembly when a question was asked, they defended the same saying all norms and procedures were followed," Lone stated pointedly.
Lone made clear that his party would not remain a silent spectator to such conduct. "I condemn the demolitions," he further added. (KNS)