Javid Manzoor
Srinagar, Oct 27 (GNS): National Conference MLA Trehgam and newly inducted Cabinet Minister Mir Saifullah on Tuesday said he is very happy after becoming a minister and thanked Allah and party leadership for reposing trust in him.
Speaking to media after the oath ceremony at Lok Bhavan Srinagar, Saifullah as per GNS said becoming a minister was his long-cherished wish.
“I am very happy that today I have become a Minister. This was my great wish. Today I got what was rightfully mine. For this I am very thankful to Allah and thankful to my leadership who trusted me,” he said.
He said his effort will be to live up to the trust shown by the leadership and work for the prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir and strengthening of the party.
On being asked about portfolio allocation, Saifullah said he has not been informed yet and whatever portfolio the Chief Minister gives, he will work sincerely on it.
He said the cabinet expansion has been done to address public grievances and to help people. “If people have any grievances or difficulties, this expansion has been done to solve them. We will try to fulfill the needs of the people as per their requirements,” he said.
He said development of Jammu and Kashmir in every sector is his priority and he will remain at the forefront for it.
On reports of resentment among some leaders over not being inducted, Saifullah refused to comment.
Mir Saifullah is a veteran National Conference leader and a lawyer by profession. He is presently representing Trehgam constituency in Kupwara district after winning the 2024 Assembly elections. He had earlier represented Kupwara constituency thrice – in 1996, 2002 and 2008.(GNS)
