Srinagar, March 24 -- In response to a query, the government stated that it does not maintain manual updation lists of beneficiaries, claiming that all changes are captured on the RCMS portal (rcms.jk.gov.in), which is available in the public domain.

Rejecting the government's response, Aijaz Jan rose from his seat and said, "What answer should I give to the people who come to my doorstep every day? Crores of rupees are being taken by certain DEOs from the poor, and those who genuinely deserve to be on the AAY and BPL lists are being pushed into the APL category."

In an emotional appeal, he said, "This is the situation of my own government. The people gave their mandate to the National Conference - for this? For not giving them answers?...