Political Kaleidoscope: NN Vohra Misfit, PS GILL suited as Governor J&K

Bilal Bashir Bhat Special Analysis
Srinagar, Jan 15: With governor change in offing in Jammu & Kashmir speculation, political kaleidoscope is full of analysis as to who can replace the present Governor NN Vohra who now does not seem to fit in the present scheme of things. Political Pundits are considering the nomenclature and policy matters of present Central Government and also what can be the nature of upcoming state government makes Vohra a misfit in the present scenario. Analysts are opining that even if the state of J&K remains under Governor’s Rule for long haul still NN.Vohra does not suit the contours of overall situations.
When Vohra was made Governor of J & K State in the year 2008 he had to douse the fires raged by Amarnath Land row which he did but now in 2015 his presence according to many seems have become obsolete as he is not now offering any refreshing aura. So the million dollar question is who could offer this refreshing aura? The answer seems to be provided by two personas – PS Gill & AS Dulat.
As a matter of fact, Since February 2003 until he became the governor, Vohra had been the Indian government’s interlocutor in Kashmir. As such he had been holding wide-ranging discussions with both the elected representatives in the state and also the separatists in a bid to forge a common ground for the all-round development of the state. But now as the dynamics have changed and to an extent hardened too PS Gill seems to be first choice.
Pertinently, Former Director General of Police, Punjab, Paramdeep Singh (PS) Gill who was an IPS officer of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre. A brief look at the probable candidates of would be the next Governor of Jammu and Kashmir offer exciting picture. Pertinently, PS Gill, who retired as DGP Punjab was brought to the state of Punjab from Jammu and Kashmir in 2009 to ensure his appointment as DGP. He also fought the assembly election in Punjab.
PS Gill joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in the year 1974 and served in various capacities in J&K police. He served as Director, Sher-I-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur, ADGP Armed, vigilance Commissioner and Transport Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir. He is known as dynamic police official with effective professional skills and a man possessing dynamic and diverse capabilities earning him respect as the vibrant face in the world of policing in India. According to experts, Mr. Gill’s policing experience in Jammu & Kashmir and his vibrant attitude could be the contributing factors in his possible journey towards becoming the next Governor of Jammu & Kashmir. Critics say P.S.Gill can play a key role in Jammu and Kashmir as Governor.
Since dynamics have changed a lot and situation is somewhat tough especially in backdrop of turbulent borders and flood devastation in Kashmir PS Gill seems to be first choice as he can play a dynamic role in this situation. He recently proved his mettle for BJP by acting as a coordinator in overall paradigms of election campaign in Jammu & Kashmir which saw BJP delivering an impressive performance and getting 25 seats and as per many political watchers brain and acumen of PS Gill played a crucial role in this regard.
Now on second option terms AS Dulat would be other preferred choice as he has been a member of the National Security Advisory Board. Critics regard Dulat amongst one of India’s leading experts on Kashmir. A former special director of the Intelligence Bureau and former chief of the Research and Analysis Wing, he also served as then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s adviser on Kashmir.
In nutshell, NN. Vohra seems to have served his time and J&K waits for PS Gill to take over the reins of next Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.