Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 24: Sounding an alarm over the ‘alleged’ deepening crisis in governance and democracy, Ajay Sadhotra, additional general secretary of JKNC and former Minister, today said that dual governance and administrative chaos unleashed by the BJP-led Central Government is not only detrimental to Jammu and Kashmir but also poses a grave threat to the democratic fabric of the nation.
The former Minister was speaking in a meeting of functionaries in party office Jammu. Coming down heavily on the BJP-led Central Government for its hollow celebrations marking 11 years in power, the senior NC leader termed the event as an exercise in deception and a mockery of the suffering people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that while the BJP is celebrating, the ground reality in J&K reflects a picture of neglect, betrayal and administrative failure.
Sadhotra said the dual governance model imposed in J&K has only resulted in administrative uncertainty, policy paralysis, and disconnect with the people. “Such chaos is dangerous not just for J&K, but for the entire nation. J&K today stands as a classic example of how democracy has been stifled under BJP rule,” he said.
Provincial president of NC for Jammu region, Rattan Lal Gupta (Adv), in his address, emphasized that restoration of Statehood is the only viable solution to end this democratic suffocation and crises. “By not restoring statehood and delaying by-elections of Nagrota and Budgam Assembly Constituencies and four seats of Rajya Sabha, the BJP is insulting the democratic aspirations and mandate of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he asserted.
Highlighting the deteriorating situation in the Jammu region, he stated, “In the last 11 years, terrorism has resurfaced across the Jammu region, which was once considered peaceful. The gruesome terror attacks in Dhangri and Reasi are testimony to the worsening security scenario.
Bimla Luthra, former MLA, said that the present NC Government is committed to empowering the women of J&K and ensuring their active participation in all spheres of public life.
Earlier, party functionaries welcomed Vijay Luthra who has been nominated as Joint Secretary of JKNC of Jammu Province by Rattan Lal Gupta on the directions of Dr Farooq Abdullah, party chief.
Senior functionaries Sheikh Bashir Ahmad, Pardeep Bali, Ayub Malik, Vijay Lochan, Abdul Gani Teli, T P Singh, Rakesh Singh, Dilshad Malik, Vijay Laxmi Datta, Ashwani Charak and others were also present.
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