Jammu, Oct. 7 -- National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today expressed deep surprise, concern and dismay over the withdrawal of security cover to Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Surinder Choudhary, terming the decision as unprecedented, vindictive, and politically motivated.

In a hard-hitting statement issued here, Mr. Sadhotra questioned the wisdom and rationale behind such an extraordinary move and urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to make the reasons for this action public.

"The withdrawal of security cover from a person holding such a high constitutional position is not only baffling but also sends a very wrong message about the state of governance and political ...