Early Time Report
Srinagar, Apr 25: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that the government has left no stone unturned to push J&K towards darkness.
“The present power scenario is ample proof of darkness. People have been pushed to reel under darkness even in the holy month of Ramadan,” she said.
Mehbooba Mufti said her party did not see any hope in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Jammu, alleging that the BJP-led Centre has pushed the youngsters of Jammu and Kashmir towards despondency.
"What hope can we have? The prime minister spoke about the youngsters and the future of Jammu and Kashmir. What future do they have?” she asked.
She said PM Modi's statement was ironic as opportunities of employment and business in Jammu and Kashmir are being given to outsiders.
"Jobs are going out, mining leases and liquor licences are also given to outsiders. The electricity produced in Jammu and Kashmir powers homes and factories across the country, but the situation in Kashmir is terrible on this front as well," Mufti said.
She said the Centre has put up the land of Jammu and Kashmir for sale, adding, "It is offering a 50-per cent stamp duty reduction for people buying land here." Asked about elections in Jammu and Kashmir, she said she has not heard anything about it. "The way they (Centre) are controlling Jammu and Kashmir by a remote control, we do not foresee any news about elections," Mufti said. |
