Jammu, Feb 28: Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, former minister and National Conference Additional General Secretary on Friday said the Central government has consistently failed to address the concerns of Jammu and Kashmir’s youth.
“The hollow policies and lack of employment opportunities over the last decade have severely impacted the future of young people in the region,” he said while speaking during a joining programme held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu.
Sadhotra said that the present government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is committed to “reversing this trend” by implementing policies that will generate employment and boost economic growth. He called upon the newly inducted members to work with dedication and spread the party’s vision among the masses. He reaffirmed the commitment of party leadership to fighting for the rights of the people and ensuring holistic development in Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking on the occasion, Rattan Lal Gupta, the party’s Provincial President Jammu, stressed that the upcoming session is an opportunity for lawmakers to raise pressing public issues, including unemployment, economic distress, the plight of farmers, existing industries, etc. He urged all political parties to focus on policy-driven debates for the benefit and well-being of the people as the upcoming session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, convening after a period of seven years, holds immense significance for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have high expectations from their elected representatives.
Gupta assured that the National Conference government is committed to presenting a people-friendly budget that will directly address the concerns of the youth, unemployed population, farmers, and industrial sector, focusing on health and education sectors and covering all sections of the society as well as the business community. “The NC has always worked for the welfare of the people and will continue to prioritise their needs,” he added.
Welcoming the new entrants, Sardar Tejinder Singh Aman Provincial President Jammu, YNC urged them to work diligently to strengthen the Party’s base at the grassroots level. He said youth play a crucial role in shaping the future of J&K and must be active participants in the democratic process.
Among those who joined the party fold namely: Ravi Kumar social worker and President of Matador Union Ramnagar, Abdul Razaq Banday and Irshad Ahmad, the youth leaders of Ramnagar.
