Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 31: National Conference (NC) additional general secretary and former Minister, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, today lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for abandoning the people of Jammu region in the face of repeated natural calamities, saying BJP only surfaces during elections.
Interacting with people during his extensive tour of the flood-hit areas of Gurha Brahmna (Bantalab), Ganga Nagar, Machine Domana and Domana in Jammu North Assembly Constituency, Sadhotra said that the least the BJP could do now is to show some sympathy by seeking a liberal financial package from the Union Government during the ongoing visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Accusing the BJP of mastering the art of rhetoric without results, the NC additional general secretary said, after every tragedy, they issue hollow press statements from their comfortable drawing rooms, but when it comes to fighting for funds, compensation and rehabilitation of the people, their lips are sealed.
Sadhotra demanded immediate assessment of damages and adequate compensation for the affected families. He urged that long-term preventive measures be put in place to safeguard lives and property against recurring natural calamities, saying this will need a liberal package by the Centre.
He said Omar Abdullah Government is working tirelessly to mitigate the suffering of people. Reiterating the NC’s commitment to stand by the people in every hour of crisis, Sadhotra said, “Unlike the BJP, the NC does not vanish after elections. We will continue to be on the ground, shoulder to shoulder with the victims, until they get justice and fair rehabilitation.”
Others who accompanied Sadhotra were Raghubir Singh Manhas (district president), Bagh Ali (zonal secretary), Ranjeet Singh (vice president), Faquir Chand, Dr Tony, Rakesh Kumar Sharma (YNC president), Randhir Singh, Sandeep Singh Manhas, Veer Ji Bhat, Subash Chander, Bhupinder Singh, Ajeet Singh and Rishi Kumar.
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