Ramban, Aug 17: “Congress is capable of defeating fake narrative, political exploitation and will ensure the defeat of the BJP’s divisive policies. The people in the entire country are yearning for the change, which is set to happen after the 2024 elections,” said Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Vikar Rasool Wani on Thursday.
Addressing a rally in Banihal, the JKPCC chief said, “Congress Party has served the people to the best of its ability and shall continue to fight for safeguarding democratic institutions, which have become the prime target of the Modi government for the lust of power.”
“Since the BJP assumed power at the Centre, everything started reversing, especially the developmental process. The employment generation has received severe setbacks, skyrocketing prices of essentials and many other issues confronting people due to the misrule and mismanagement on the part of the Modi government,” he said.
He said the BJP government is making tall claims that J&K is prospering and that people are happy. These claims are contrary to the ground situation, Vikar said, adding, “The fact is that people have been pushed to the wall in every respect, confronting with economic distress and extreme unemployment. Youth are feeling frustrated due to the extreme unemployment leading to the drug menace, which is a matter of serious concern for the public.”
Wani said J&K has been left at the mercy of some bureaucrats who are only making statements on development and many other things. “The matter of the fact is that people are not being heard with the result they have been left unrepresented and their grievances remain unresolved,” he said.
Referring to the development of Banihal, Vikar highlighted the work done by the Congress for the overall development, especially the construction of roads, providing and upgradation of hospitals, installation of transformers and many other facilities for better living and assured the people that Congress Party shall remain committed for their inclusive development.
Meanwhile, the JKPCC chief said the newly floated party DPAP is an “offshoot” of the BJP. “The people of J&K are well aware that this party has been formed to mislead and divide electorates to benefit the BJP,” he said.
