Jammu, Aug 03: Apni Party Provincial President for Jammu and former minister S. Manjit Singh on Saturday criticized the government for failing to provide adequate employment opportunities for the unemployed youth in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to a press release, Singh chaired a meeting with youth in Vijaypur to discuss the pressing issues faced by the younger generation. The meeting was attended by District President of the Legal Cell, Samba, Adv. Sahil Bharti; District President of the Youth Wing, Samba, Mangat Ram; and other participants.
During the meeting, the youth voiced their frustration with the government’s inability to offer sufficient job opportunities within Jammu and Kashmir, which were more readily available in the past.
“The youth supported the BJP under the belief that it would deliver on promises of job creation through industrialization and the presence of multinational companies,” Singh stated.
He criticized the government for failing to meet its promises, leading to unprecedented levels of unemployment in the region. Singh highlighted that the government sector, once a primary source of employment for the youth in Jammu and Kashmir due to its status as a border state, has not provided adequate opportunities.
“The youth have endured tough times and deserve special employment packages in the government sector, paramilitary forces, J&K Police, and the Indian Army to address these challenges,” Singh added.
He noted that the dissatisfaction among unemployed youth has grown as many have surpassed the age limit for government job applications. This discontent has led to a sense of alienation from the government.
In this context, Singh emphasized that the Apni Party has become a beacon of hope for the unemployed youth. “If the Apni Party forms the next government in Jammu and Kashmir, we will implement policies specifically designed to tackle the unemployment crisis,” he assured.
Singh highlighted that the lack of employment has severely impacted the personal lives of the youth, affecting their ability to settle down, cope with rising costs of essential commodities, and experience delays in marriage. He criticized the current government for failing to address these growing issues adequately.
