 Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has finally broken its silence, expressing serious concerns over the failure of the Omar Abdullah-led government to fulfill its promises to the people. J&K Congress Chief Tariq Hamid Karra stated that the patience of the residents is wearing thin, as the National Conference-led government has yet to deliver on key commitments, particularly the restoration of statehood.
Karra urged the ruling dispensation to exert pressure on the Centre to expedite the restoration process, emphasizing that a delay in addressing the people’s aspirations could prove disastrous for the region. He warned that the failure of the democratically elected government to gain public confidence could lead to further instability and dissatisfaction.
Furthermore, Karra hinted at the presence of certain forces working to undermine the authority of the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir.
“People are complaining that we have voted wi The J&K Congress has finally broken its silence, expressing serious concerns over the failure of the Omar Abdullah-led government to fulfill its promises.
The National Conference-led government is yet to deliver on key commitments, particularly the restoration of statehood.
Delay in addressing the people’s aspirations could prove disastrous for the region.
Failure of the democratically elected government to gain public confidence could lead to further instability and dissatisfaction.
“There is apprehension that a situation would develop when people started feeling cheated and betrayed by the democratically elected government”, he warned.
Karra pointed out that no decision on bussiness rules and uncertainty over statehood has created apprehension among people.
His remarks reflect growing discontent within political circles over the slow pace of governance and the lack of tangible progress on crucial issues.
It is important to note that the Omar Abdullah-led government took oath on October 16, 2024, with a clear promise to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. However, nearly four months into its tenure, the government has yet to make significant headway on this front, fueling frustration among the people and political stakeholders alike. | 