One of the principal fundamentals of good governance is participation and representation of people, a right that continues to be denied to the people of J and K.

Releasing such indices is intended only to help the government optics wise.

However, the ground reality of dilapidated roads, erratic power supply, inaccessibility of potable water combined with huge unemployment, and social unrest is reflecting a contrasting picture. For good governance, accountability is the key for ensuring freedom of the press, freedom of expression and association is paramount.

The government must at the first instance restore the rights of the people which unfortunately are being denied to them, Tarigami commented.