Srinagar, Oct 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Wednesday that there will be no ‘green corridor’ or traffic stoppage for his convoy to ensure minimal disruption to public life as he travels by road.
Sworn in as the chief minister earlier in the day, Abdullah wasted no time in implementing this directive. Less than three hours after taking office, he posted on X: “I have spoken to the DG @JmuKmrPolice that there is to be no ‘green corridor’ or traffic stoppage when I move anywhere by road. I have instructed him to minimise public inconvenience, and the use of sirens is to be kept minimal.”
This marks the first elected government in the Union Territory since Article 370 was revoked in 2019. Abdullah, during his first term as chief minister from 2009 to 2014, had similarly set a precedent by ensuring his convoy followed regular traffic rules.
“The use of stick waving or aggressive gestures by security personnel is to be completely avoided. I’m asking my cabinet colleagues to follow the same practice. Our conduct must be people-friendly at all times. We are here to serve the public, not to inconvenience them,” Abdullah added.
