Srinagar, Jun 03: People’s Conference (PC) president and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Handwara, Sajad Lone on Tuesday accused the National Conference (NC) government of launching what he called a “transfers war” against those who did not vote for it, particularly targeting Kashmiris.
“While the war clouds seem to have subsided, our elected government it seems was busy waging a war against those who haven’t voted for them,” Lone said. “This it seems is the new concept of transfers war. Department after department is going for transfers transferring people who they feel haven’t voted for them to far-off places. And in some cases, of course, the traditional lollies in exchange for favourable transfers.” Lone said in a post on X.
The JKPC chief then launched a blistering critique of the government’s track record, questioning its ability to deliver on key promises. “May I remind this government,” he said, “Did you stand up to the PM? NO. Did you stand up to the HM? NO. Did you stand up to the LG? NO. Were you able to get your bloody business rules published? NO. Were you able get Article 370 back? NO. Were you able to get statehood back? NO. Did you give free power? NO. Did you regularise daily wagers? NO. Did you give 12 cylinders? NO. Did you create 100000 new jobs? NO. Did you give doles to unemployed as promised? NO. Did you do anything?”
Lone accused the government of focusing only on vendetta. “YES. YES. You weaponised transfers. And transferred those who voted against you to far-off places, making sure they stay away from their families. Making sure they stay away from their school-going children.”
He alleged that the government’s administrative might is reserved only for punishing Kashmiris. “The only place where you show your might and your arrogance is against the Kashmiri. But all your might is targeted against the Kashmiri. You won’t dare do it in Jammu.”
Concluding his strongly worded statement, the MLA Handwara criticised the “subservient behaviour” of local leaders before visiting central authorities. “It’s so pathetic to see you grovellingly in attendance when your Lords descend from Delhi. And so disdainfully retributive for those who dare vote against you. And the Lords don’t even bloody acknowledge your miserable presence.”
