Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 30: The Bharatiya Janata Party today launched a sharp attack on the ruling National Conference (NC), alleging serious internal dissent within the party and accusing the Omar Abdullah-led Government of failing to address the basic concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
While addressing a press conference, J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr Tahir Chowdhary claimed that the National Conference is witnessing unprecedented internal unrest, with a large section of its senior leadership unhappy with the Chief Minister’s style of functioning and policy decisions.
“The NC has effectively turned into a family-run political outfit, where leadership and power continue to revolve around the Abdullah family. Senior leaders and grassroots workers who built the party over decades now see no future for themselves,” he said.
Dr Tahir claimed that dissatisfaction within the party has reached a point where nearly 80 per cent of NC leaders are unhappy with Omar Abdullah’s working style.
Zorawar Singh Jamwal, in his address, said, “Open criticism of the Chief Minister’s policies by NC’s own MPs and senior leaders clearly indicated that the ruling party itself was unconvinced about its governance model.”
“When elected representatives of the same party publicly express dissatisfaction, it raises serious questions about the credibility and direction of the Government,” he said.
Jamwal further said that instead of addressing issues related to employment, development and social welfare, the Government has allowed confusion and unrest to grow within its own ranks.
“A Government that cannot maintain unity within its party cannot deliver stability and progress to the people,” he remarked.
Responding to queries on recent protests and student-related issues, BJP leaders said matters involving education and medical admissions should not be politicised.
They urged the National Conference leadership to clarify its internal position before the public and refocus on governance.
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