Government & Politics

Jammu & Kashmir Government & Politics went through various historical phases that have a significant forbearance on the current state. After independence of India in the year 1947, the need for a sovereign government in the country was felt. Jammu & Kashmir was amongst the many princely states of the nation at that time and was under the rule of Raja Hari Singh who was the grandson of the great Maharaja Gulab Singh.

In the year 1948, Hari Singh demanded a national assembly which will comprised of many constituencies of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. He also emphasized on the electoral procedures under which each and every territory of the valley would become eligible for casting its vote by following the secret ballot box system.

After a long array of discussions with the Indian government, the state of Jammu & Kashmir finally achieved the identity of a separate constituent assembly in 1951. Ever since its formation, the Jammu & Kashmir constituent assembly is functioning to bring greater and better levels of developments in the valley.

The present framework of the government of Jammu & Kashmir consists of state legislative assembly and a legislative council. Chief minister, Governor, chief secretary, cabinet ministers and members of the legislative council collectively take decisions on various issues related to the state of Jammu & Kashmir.

As the chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad, who belongs to the congress party, is playing a vital role in the all-round growth of the valley. Also, Lt. Gen. Sriniwas Kumar Sinha (Retd.), honorable Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, soon after accepting the post in 2003, is aptly providing his wisdom and assistance to make the state a progressive one.

Jammu & Kashmir Government & Politics is indeed a remarkable symbol of the steady march of the state towards higher levels of achievements.

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