Srinagar, Sep 04: Jammu and Kashmir Workers Party President Mir Junaid on Wednesday criticised the regional parties, accusing them of giving nothing to the people except false hopes.
Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Junaid said voters must question those who have held power in the past about what they have delivered to the public. He said the Langate constituency has been deprived of potable drinking water, despite having significant potential for water facilities.
“After hours of rain, people receive water of the colour of Lipton tea instead of clean drinking water. Drinking water is a basic necessity,” he said. “When local leaders have failed to provide even this, how can anyone expect them to do anything good?”
The JKWP President said that political parties have failed to provide even the most fundamental amenities. How can people continue to expect anything from them, he asked.
Junaid also slammed Engineer Rashid, urging people to question the AIP supremo’s “motives”. According to him, AIP was originally formed around the cause of a plebiscite and other issues, yet none of their leaders are currently discussing the promises they made to the people.
He questioned whether, upon his release from jail, Er Rashid would still advocate for the issues he once championed. “If Rashid had continued to do so, the votes of the common people would not have been wasted. If he abandoned those causes, the people would realise their vote had effectively been sold to the BJP,” he said.
Junaid appealed to the public to vote, saying that today’s voices could become the strong voice of 111,000 people tomorrow. He called on young voters to give him a chance to serve them for the first time.
The JKWP Chief accused other leaders of prioritising their own families, noting that Er Rashid’s younger brother is likely to contest in the upcoming assembly election. He questioned whether this situation, where family members are campaigning and running for office, is fraudulent and unjust to the electorate.
He highlighted the importance of understanding the value of their votes, urging people not to support those who have been given a chance but failed to deliver. “People gave Er Rashid two chances, but what did he do for them?” he asked. “Similarly, a chance was given to the DDC chairman’s father. What did he do for the people? So, I urge the public not to give them another chance.”
