SRINAGAR: The Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC), a civil society collective made up of former bureaucrats, technocrats, and professionals, has expressed strong dismay over the continued delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
During a recent meeting in Srinagar, the group warned that the ongoing political uncertainty is taking a serious toll across various sectors, fueling a deepening crisis of public trust in democratic institutions. In a statement issued post-meeting, the GCC described the current dual system of governance as dangerously unstable.
The group raised alarm over soaring educated unemployment and the apparent collapse of public grievance redressal systems. It also cautioned that the hopes pinned on the formation of an elected government—after more than six years of political limbo—may end in disillusionment.
Citing the Supreme Court’s December 11, 2023 verdict, which urged the swift restoration of statehood, the GCC called on the central government to fulfill the commitment made in court by the Attorney General of India and act without delay.
Describing itself as a non-political body, the GCC includes retired civil servants, academics, legal professionals, doctors, engineers, and entrepreneurs. It has previously voiced concerns on governance, civil liberties, and constitutional matters in Jammu and Kashmir. While the latest statement was shared via WhatsApp, it did not disclose the names of attendees at the meeting.
