Srinagar: After Mehbooba Mufti, now another former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has sought clarity over the land allotment to 2 Lakh “homeless” families in J&K.
“Government should first clear the doubts about who these homeless families are…and how are they being categorised…Are you counting those homeless as well who came here just a week ago,” Mr Abdullah told reporters during his visit to Central Kashmir’s Budgam.
“Those who have settled in Kashmir after 2019 shouldn’t be included in the scheme. We know the government has brought huge number of outsiders in JK after August 2019,” he said.
It is very important to verify the credentials of these homeless families and only then should such orders proceed, he said.
Meanwhile, Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone also demanded clarification from the LG administration.
In a statement, Lone said: “Now that questions are being raised. It will be prudent for the state administration to make it clear whether providing land to the landless and homeless, comprises of only the erstwhile domicile holders pre-5 August 2019. Per se if lists have been framed prior to 2019, as asserted by the rural development department, the list will not comprise any newcomers.”