Srinagar, Oct 27: Newly inducted Cabinet Minister and National Conference MLA from Trehgam, Mir Saifullah, on Tuesday expressed happiness over his induction into the Omar Abdullah-led government, thanking Allah and the party leadership for placing their trust in him.

Speaking to reporters after the oath-taking ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, Saifullah said becoming a minister had been a long-cherished ambition, adding that he felt grateful to have achieved his goal.

He said he would work sincerely to honour the confidence reposed in him by the party leadership and contribute towards the development and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir while strengthening the National Conference.

Regarding the allocation of portfolios, Saifullah said he had not yet received any information in this regard. He added that he would discharge his responsibilities with dedication, whatever department the Chief Minister assigns to him.

The newly appointed minister said the cabinet expansion was aimed at addressing public grievances and improving the government's ability to respond to people's needs. He assured that efforts would be made to resolve public issues and ensure that people receive the support and services they require.

Saifullah also emphasised that the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir across different sectors would remain a key priority for him.

When asked about reports of dissatisfaction among some party leaders who did not find a place in the expanded cabinet, he declined to comment.

A senior National Conference leader and lawyer by profession, Mir Saifullah currently represents the Trehgam constituency in Kupwara district. He won the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Earlier, he represented the Kupwara constituency in 1996, 2002 and 2008.