Chugh accuses NC, PDP of conspiring against J&K’s dev

Srinagar, Sept 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Friday launched a scathing attack on National Conference’s Abdullahs, People’s Democratic Party’s Mufti, Congress’s Gandhi-Nehru family and Awami Ittehad Party chief Er Rashid, accusing them of conspiring against Jammu & Kashmir’s development, peace and progress.
“They all are hand in glove with disruptive and separatist forces out to promote terrorism in J&K,” Chugh said, asking NC chief Farooq Abdullah how come he was “holidaying” in England when Jammu & Kashmir was burning.
Addressing the media persons, Chugh alleged that these leaders are working together to create a “big divide” in J&K and to spread violence to suit the interests of forces across the border. “They have been fostering terrorism in J&K. The BJP has a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and is committed to peace in J&K,” he said.
The BJP leader said these leaders have never allowed the J&K to develop and prosper. Even the legacies of Gandhi and Nehru have contributed to this ongoing turmoil, he said, adding, “The mistakes of the past should not be repeated. We are determined to correct these historical errors and bring Jammu & Kashmir into a new era of peace and prosperity.”
Chugh said the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought about a big transformation in J&K. “The youth is seeing a new hope while there has been phenomenal growth in business and trade. Under his vision, J&K has achieved peace and development,” he said.
He highlighted various initiatives like medical insurance worth Rs. 7 lakh for every citizen, pensions for sisters and elder daughters-in-law, and development projects.
Regarding Er Rashid’s release from jail, Chugh said that people who are accused of terror funding will not be tolerated, and the judiciary’s bail is not a release but a temporary reprieve.
“People of Jammu & Kashmir deserve better than politics of division. The BJP will usher in peace and development in each and every part of this region. We will not allow divisive leaders like Er Rashid to come in the way of progress,” he said, appealing to the people to vote for BJP in the coming elections.