NC govt prioritising luxury over public welfare: JDU’s Shaheen

Srinagar, Apr 14: Janata Dal United (JDU) J&K President G M Shaheen on Monday claimed the growing support for the party reflects the people’s “deep disillusionment” with the National Conference (NC).
“The NC has failed in every respect, and citizens have lost all hope in their ability to provide a credible and people-centric government,” he said in a statement.
According to the press release, Shaheen welcomed several prominent political workers into the party. Among those who joined JDU were key figures from the NC and District Development Council (DDC) Harwan, including Mr Ali Mohammad, it added.
Welcoming the new members, the JDU leader accused the NC leadership of ignoring pre-election promises. “They only remember their manifesto till elections. Once in power, they never speak of it again,” he remarked.
Highlighting public grievances, Shaheen accused the current administration of prioritising luxury over public welfare. “They are more focused on purchasing expensive vehicles than addressing issues like rising electricity tariffs, which are severely impacting the general public,” he said.
Reaffirming JDU’s commitment to accountability and grassroots empowerment, Shaheen called for a “new political vision that puts the people of Jammu and Kashmir first”. He urged citizens to support a “forward-thinking leadership that works not just for electoral gains, but for sustainable development and justice”.