Those Who Reduced J&K From State To UT Are Responsible For Today’s Situation: Ittoo

Srinagar, Nov 8: Minister Sakina Ittoo after laying foundation stone of GDC Mattan and PHC Mattan on Saturday strongly criticised those responsible for the erosion of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, indirectly targeting the PDP.
Speaking to reporters, Minister Ittoo, as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, said, “I have always said that those who pushed us from a State to a Union Territory are responsible for today’s situation. This is their doing their ‘favour’ to the people,” she remarked in a veiled attack on the PDP.
On the shift in administrative powers, she said, “When we were a State, our authority and powers were far greater. Today, the powers available in a UT are not the same. That is the biggest difference.”
Minister Ittoo said that since the formation of the present government, efforts have been made to ensure public services reach people at their doorsteps. She added that MLA Reyaz Khan had raised the demand for a proper building for the PHC at Mattan.
“People were facing difficulties in patient care. Today, we have laid the foundation stone. The building will be completed within two years, and patients will receive much better healthcare facilities,” she said.
Speaking about the Budgam election campaign, Minister Ittoo said she was astonished by the overwhelming public response during the Chief Minister’s visit.
“I was surprised to see how people welcomed him. Entire villages came out, roads were filled, and the reception was overwhelming. I am hopeful, and I trust Allah first and then the people of Budgam, that our candidate will win with a strong majority,” she said.
Responding to questions regarding complaints against private schools, Minister Ittoo said,
“We have received some complaints. We are examining them, and whatever steps need to be taken thereafter will certainly be taken.” (KNC)

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