Rajnath Singh Disagrees With BJP’s J&K Chief’s ‘Our Governor’ Remark, Lavishes Praise On N N Vohra

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has disapproved the remarks of the BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir chief criticising N N Vohra, saying the former Governor had performed with distinction and maintained the dignity of the constitutional post.

Singh’s statement came after president of BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit Ravinder Raina was heard purportedly saying in a video that the party did not want to continue with Vohra and “our own man” has now been appointed as a new Governor replacing Vohra. Raina has also allegedly said that Vohra used to tom-tom his own achievements.

In a statement, Singh said the Governor’s post is constitutional and has its own dignity and it is expected from a Governor that he or she performs impartially without fear and favour.

“N N Vohra was an outstanding officer. As a Governor, he performed with distinction and maintained the constitutional dignity,” he said. The home minister said people of Jammu and Kashmir appreciated the role of Vohra as a Governor for 10 years.

The home minister said the new Governor, Satya Pal Malik, has a long political career and he was appointed by President Ram Nath Kovind.

“I am sure people of Jammu and Kashmir will be benefitted from his (Malik’s) long experience,” he said.