Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 23: The BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his failure to address the fundamental needs of its citizens like frequent and unscheduled power cuts and the water crisis.
Chugh condemned the ongoing power cuts and water crisis in Kashmir, accusing the National Conference (NC) Government, led by Omar Abdullah, of failing to address these critical issues.
Chugh in a statement here, criticized the Government for neglecting its electoral promise of providing 200 units of free electricity, stating that there is still no sign of fulfilling this commitment. Instead, the people of Kashmir are enduring unscheduled and frequent power cuts, which have plunged their lives into severe hardship.
He emphasized that during the harsh winter months, particularly the ongoing Chilai Kalan-the 40-day coldest period starting December 21, when temperatures drop below freezing point-access to electricity is not a luxury but a necessity.
Highlighting the dire situation, Chugh pointed out that Srinagar recorded a night temperature of minus 8.4 degrees Celsius on the first day of Chilai Kalan, the lowest in over three decades. Prolonged power outages, coupled with water scarcity, have left residents struggling to meet their basic needs.
“The NC Government has failed to prioritize essential amenities like electricity and water. The water crisis in the Valley is equally alarming, adding to the hardships faced by the people. The administration’s negligence towards these issues is a complete failure to address the fundamental needs of its citizens,” Chugh asserted.
Chugh warned that if immediate steps are not taken to restore electricity and resolve the water crisis, the BJP will organize demonstrations against the Government.
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