SRINAGAR: The President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Dr Farooq Abdullah, has stated that the BJP is encountering widespread public discontent in J&K due to its policies that are perceived as unfavorable to the poor and middle class.
During an interaction with party officials at an event in Shahr-e-Khas, Dr Farooq intensified his criticism of the incumbent government’s policies, asserting that it has failed to fulfill its promises of generating employment for the youth, supporting artisans, and providing much-needed relief to underprivileged sections of society.
Addressing the delay in elections, Dr Farooq commented, “The BJP is avoiding elections due to mounting concerns. The living conditions of those on the brink of poverty have not improved. Amid rampant inflation and unemployment, discontinuing food schemes has only compounded the daily struggles of the people. How can the BJP face those from whom it has taken away sustenance? How can a government that has imposed excessive taxes on the people confront them? Our struggling middle class, Below Poverty Line (BPL) individuals, and other marginalized communities like Gujjars and Paharis are especially suffering.”
He continued, “They are unwilling to confront the people and are evading elections using various excuses. They cited constituency delimitation and electoral roll revisions as reasons, which were completed long ago. They even mentioned unsuitable weather, but they lack justifications for further delaying the polls.”
Dr Farooq affirmed, “The National Conference is dedicated to uplifting the disadvantaged sections of society. Our history reflects a commitment to pro-poor and pro-marginalized actions. In the future, the National Conference will persist in working for the welfare of the poor, downtrodden, and the working class.”
