"The tangible improvement in security situation in Jammu and Kashmir needs to be reciprocated with matching measures like revocation of the controversial AFSPA so that people feel the real change on the ground," PDP chief spokesperson Mehboob Beg said in a statement here.
He said the people of the state are the biggest custodians of the state's interests and it has to be recognized.
"This is of fundamental importance to allow the democratic institutions in the state to grow and flourish without having the feeling of being in the protective custody," he said.
The PDP leader said the Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led government has embarked on a mission to address developmental and governance deficit "perpetuated" by the National Conference-Congress coalition during the past six years.
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"The government has to not only undo the damage done by the previous regime, but has to get going a bettered process of governance with accountability and transparency as the key elements," he said and assured the people that they will see the desired results on the ground soon.
"All the recruitment under the new policy will be made in the most transparent manner with merit as the only criteria for selection," he said.
Instead of creating hurdles in addressing the issue of unemployment by filling up the posts on fast-track basis, the opposition should cooperate with the government to ensure early implementation of the new job policy, he said.