UDHAMPUR JANUARY 19 (KNS): Additional General Secretary National Conference (NC) and Former Minister, Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for neglecting remote and far-flung hilly areas in Jammu and Kashmir during the past ten years.
Addressing a public meeting at CHENANI in Udhampur District which was organized by Naresh Anthal and Ram Parshotam District President Udampur, Mr Sadhotra highlighted several critical issues stemming from the BJP’s governance directly and remotely, including developmental inertia, the breakdown of essential services, skyrocketing prices, and a sharp rise in unemployment among educated, skilled, and unskilled workers. Sadhotra pointed out that remote and far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir have been left out of the developmental discourse, leading to stagnation in infrastructure growth, lack of basic amenities, and unfulfilled promises. “The BJP has failed to address the pressing needs of the people living in these marginalized regions. The lack of attention has resulted in developmental and escalating hardships for the common man,” he added.
Highlighting the severe unemployment crisis, Mr Sadhotra said, “Educated youth, skilled professionals, and unskilled workers are all facing a bleak future due to the lack of job opportunities and employability measures since last ten years. The lack of basic amenities including power, drinking water and healthcare facilities further compounded their struggles, pushing families into unexplainable hardships.” Exuding confidence in the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Mr Sadhotra assured that the National Conference led government is committed to rectifying the failures of the BJP government. “Under Omar Abdullah’s leadership, the National Conference government will undertake a course correction. We will ensure fast-track development, modernized infrastructure, and a comprehensive approach to upgrade essential services in every corner of Jammu and Kashmir,” he asserted.
Sadhotra emphasized that the National Conference’s governance model will prioritize marginalized areas to bridge the urban-rural divide and bring equitable growth.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“No area will be left behind, and no community will feel neglected. The National Conference is committed to ensuring that every citizen has access to the resources and opportunities they deserve,” he added. He also underscored the party’s commitment to addressing unemployment by implementing effective employability measures and transparent recruitment processes. “Our focus will be on creating jobs, empowering the youth, and fostering entrepreneurship. Omar Abdullah’s government has been working tirelessly to restore the trust of the people by ensuring merit-based recruitments and providing skill development opportunities,” Sadhotra affirmed. Addressing the gathering, MLA Ramban Mr Arjun Singh Raju urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to support the National Conference in its mission to restore prosperity and progress. “It is time for change. The National Conference stands with the people and will work relentlessly to fulfill their aspirations and build a better future for Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. Provincial Secretary, Mr Mohammad Ayub Malik dwelled in detail on track record of his part in service of the people, saying that the National Conference continues to be a voice for the voiceless, championing the cause of equitable development and inclusive governance in the region.
On the occasion, many prominent people joined National Conference. Those who joined are Mehboob Qazi Retd Tehsildar, Gh Hassan Retd ZEO, Gopal Singh, Rashid Malik, Bashir Ahmed, Ram Kumar, Sham Singh, Jugal Kishore and others. Mr Sadhotra welcomed new entrants in the party and hoped that their joining with further strengthen the hands of Dr Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah. Prominent among those present on the occasion included Sunil Verma District President Udhampur, Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu, Raghubir Singh Manhas District President Jammu Rural-A, Ch Naresh Bittu District President Jammu Rural-B, Abdul Gani Teli OBC President, Ch Mohd Aslam, Ashwani Charak, Vijay Khajuria, Darshan Singh Dogra, Gopal Singh Saras, Haji Noor Mohd, Shrishta Devi District President NC Woman Wing, Om Parkash, K.D. Sharma Advocate.(KNS)