Srinagar ,June 3 (KNS) : Mudasir Karim, Youth President of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC), has raised alarm over the growing disconnect between the people and the political system in Jammu & Kashmir following the recently concluded Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. In a strongly worded tweet titled “Post-Election J&K: A Crisis of Faith in Politics”, Karim painted a bleak picture of the post-election atmosphere in the region, saying that while these elections were expected to revive democratic energy, they have instead left behind a sense of quiet disillusionment among both the public and political representatives.
He said that voters feel deceived and their expectations remain unmet, while elected representatives themselves appear disheartened and unsure of their role or relevance in the current political system. He added that the tragic Pahalgam attack and the overall situation in J&K have only deepened the sense that governance is adrift. According to him, these events have not only caused physical damage but have also shattered the last remaining confidence people had in political leadership.
Karim questioned the fundamental issue being asked across the region today — what is the role of the elected government in Jammu & Kashmir? He said that in the absence of a clear roadmap for the restoration of statehood, people are left in a state of limbo. MLAs and MPs might claim they have four years to deliver, but deep down, even they know the system isn’t moving as expected. There is no Constituency Development Fund (CDF), no fresh developmental spending, and no visible effort to revive the grassroots governance structures that typically accompany an elected government.
He expressed concern that most public engagements by elected representatives now revolve around ceremonial events like inaugurating old projects, attending weddings, and condolence meetings. He stressed that while these functions are socially important, they cannot be equated with actual governance.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe said that on the ground, people have begun to regret even participating in the elections, as the promise of political revival now seems like another illusion.
Karim further criticised the lack of activity even among those MPs who do have access to funds under the MPLADS scheme. He said there is no movement, no mobilisation, and no ownership of public issues. Instead, blame games have taken over political discourse. He highlighted that the PDP, once in power, failed to live up to its promises and that its recent return, largely due to lack of political alternatives, has failed to inspire any real hope among the electorate. He remarked that Mehbooba Mufti may be trying to reconnect with the masses, but today’s voters are far more politically aware. Sentiments like “she did what she could” are no longer enough to rebuild lost trust.
He said the Centre also appears distant and disengaged. According to him, while the Chief Minister did make efforts to build a working relationship with Delhi — including making political compromises in the spirit of cooperation — the response from the Centre has remained cold and formulaic. In his words, “It’s the old BJP story: Dosti pakki, par siyasat apni apni.”
In conclusion, Mudasir Karim said that the overall picture remains bleak and directionless. Politics in J&K appears stagnant, elected representatives feel powerless, and voters feel abandoned. He stressed that unless there is a radical shift — either through bold state-level actions or a sincere initiative from the Centre — no meaningful change is likely. The current cycle of credit-taking for past projects and blame-shifting for present failures will only continue. He said Jammu & Kashmir no longer needs magical slogans; it needs genuine governance, empowered representatives, and a political environment where commitments are fulfilled. Without that, the distance between people and politics will only keep growing.(KNS)