People of J&K fed up of BJP lead dictatorial regime: Bhalla

Says BJP misleading people of J&K on every count after promising stars and sky

Jammu, April 24, 2023:-JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla today said  that unemployment and inflation in Jammu and Kashmir is all time high which has pushed people towards starvation. He said that the financial health of the people is getting worse with every passing day. This was stated by former Minister while interacting with prominent persons of RS Pura Jammu South constituency. Congress has always played the role of unifying force in sensitive J&K, having regional, religious and linguistic and cultural diversities and at times has suffered electoral losses also because of the capabilities of rival parties to exploit different kinds of emotions of the people,” he said.He said people should not get carried away by the negative forces who are trying to create division and hatred in the State.

Former Minister demanded special recruitment in army and other central paramilitary forces for the border area people. He hit out at the BJP for misleading people on every count just to attain power but didn’t care about urges and aspirations of the people. He also criticized the ruling government for its failure to provide basic amenities to the people of J&K. He asserted that the people of J&K are suffering due to power scarcity, and potable water.

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Bhalla said that J&K has witnessed massive destruction during decade’s long turmoil and rising unemployment is a major concern. He urged upon the government to secure jobs of Jammu and Kashmir for local youth.He also demanded special employment package for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that it is the duty of the government to address the unemployment issue immediately.He lambasted previous BJP government in the state for exploiting the daily wagers in various departments for not fulfilling their long time pending genuine demands. He said due to callous and non-serious attitude of governments families of daily wagers across J&K are facing a starvation-like situation.

Bhalla asked the party activists and block functionaries to gear up their activities to address public issues.He said that all the BCC functionaries must reach up to the people in their respective areas and project their issues. He said that people are now fed up of the BJP lead dictatorial regime. Common man was suffering in the hands of the administration which has adopted an adamant behaviour and is working on the lines which is completely anti- public.He also highlighted issue of various roads which are in dilapidated condition and urged upon the administration of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, to pay urgent attention as public is suffering badly.

Bhalla said that Congress Party will defeat the designs of anti-peace forces vitiating atmosphere to serve their vested interests. He said Congress Party will remain committed to defeat the designs of communal forces and committed to safeguard the age old tradition of unity, diversity and communal harmony in J&K, adding that Congress Party is capable enough to defeat the communal and fascist forces creating wedge between the communities to serve their vested interests.He said that BJP’s unilateral decisions have added to the long prevailing political instability and alienation in the region besides violating the spirit of federalism in the country. The party rank and file in J&K, he said, stands behind people of J&K in its ongoing efforts for the protection of the identity of Jammu and Kashmir. We will not allow BJP to erode J&K political and cultural identity.

Bhalla said  nothing can rescue BJP and its local proxies. People will teach them a lesson in the elections, whenever they are held. People across JK have made it a point to register as voters and punish BJP democratically through ballot,” he added.   He observed that LG Administration has failed on all fronts and the BJP is insensitive towards the problems of the youth. Law and order, education and health are in very bad shape. There is resentment among people and the youths are angry. This is because the attitude of the BJP towards the problems of the youth is insensitive.”The youth raises its voice, but the police wields a cane to silence his voice. Now, no one believes in the hollow claims made to the youth about providing jobs ,” he said. The country is reminded again and again of the eight failures of the BJP Government including rising inflation, high unemployment, suppression of democracy, failure to safeguard National security, hate politics, historic fall of the Rupee, economic collapse and erosion of social fabric,” said Sharma

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Bhalla said that it was claimed that BJP’s decisions will bring peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir. “But even after nine  years , we do not see any new development, employment and economy improvement. There is no visage of good governance,” he added. He said they were speaking about massive industrialization but the reality on ground is completely different. “Not a new industry has come here. Our own handicrafts and other small scale industries are on the verge of collapse. The governance is confined to photo-ops and shoddy propaganda,” he said adding, “There is no space for any voice, critical of the government’s action. Our DDC members, and functionaries are being confined to their places. Silence has been achieved on all dissent, added Bhalla.

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