Jammu, Nov 21: Aam Aadmi Party J&K’s senior leader Kuldeep Kumar Rao on Tuesday advocated for a paradigm shift in political strategies, pointing to the success of the Delhi Model in welfare schemes as a potential blueprint for the rest of the country.
Rao in a statement said there was a growing dissatisfaction among the public, particularly in poll-bound states, due to the BJP’s “unfulfilled promises, escalating prices, rising unemployment, and allegations of favouritism toward industrialists”.
The senior AAP leader also said that traditional parties have resorted to misleading the public with hollow assurances, including the much-touted promises of job creation and development made during the 2014 and 2019 elections. He shed light on the aftermath of Article 370’s abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the plight of thousands of contract and ad-hoc workers facing an uncertain future.
Rao unequivocally placed the blame on the shoulders of previous leaders for what he labeled as political nepotism in job allocations, urging a departure from such practices.
Turning his attention to economic challenges, the AAP leader raised concerns about the soaring costs of essential construction materials like sand, Bajri and stones. He argued that inadequate planning and resource allocation have directly contributed to the increased financial burden on the middle class, making the dream of owning a home increasingly elusive.
Rao called for an end to the exploitation of local resources, specifically highlighting the unchecked control of outsiders over crucial minerals like sand and Bajri after the region lost its statehood. He underscored the urgent need to halt the looting of these resources, emphasizing the detrimental impact on the common citizen.
In his appeal to the masses, the senior AAP leader urged voters to critically assess the prevailing political landscape, asserting that AAP and its Delhi Model represent a credible alternative for all-encompassing development. He said the AAP is committed to transparent governance, quality services, and a departure from the divisive politics that have plagued the nation for years.
He urged the public to reject the age-old political forces that, according to him, are merely repackaging old ideas in new rhetoric.
