JKNC’s U-Turn on SPOs’ Honorarium: Social Media Advisor Sacked After False Claims

"Political Blunder Exposes Internal Chaos in JKNC"

In a dramatic turnaround, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has disowned its recent claims regarding an increase in the honorarium for Special Police Officers (SPOs). The party, which had actively circulated the misleading information across its official and affiliated social media handles, was forced to retract the statement after facing public scrutiny.
In an official statement, JKNC admitted that the post “should not have been put out” and that no verification or cross-checking had been done before making the announcement. This public climbdown has raised serious questions about the party’s credibility and internal coordination.
The fallout from this blunder has been swift. The individual responsible for the false information has been stripped of his role as Social Media Advisor to the party’s Vice President. However, critics argue that merely scapegoating one person does not absolve the party leadership of accountability.
This incident also exposes JKNC’s inconsistencies in its approach toward SPOs, a key segment of the security apparatus in Jammu and Kashmir. While the party has long advocated for an increase in honorariums, its inability to follow through or even verify its own claims has led to widespread backlash.
The episode has provided political ammunition to JKNC’s rivals, who are now questioning its seriousness on governance and policy issues. With elections on the horizon, this misstep could prove costly for the party, denting its public image and raising concerns over its ability to deliver on promises.
For the SPOs, this retraction is a disappointing reality check. Despite repeated assurances, their demands remain unfulfilled, leaving them in the lurch yet again. The question now is whether JKNC can rebuild trust after this debacle or if this U-turn will haunt them in the upcoming political battles.