NC MLAs unhappy, Govt focusing on publicity: Khatana

Bandipora, Jun 6: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Ali Khatana on Saturday alleged that the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has failed to address public grievances and is more focused on publicity than governance.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a workers’ training programme here in north Kashmir, Khatana, claimed that even legislators of the ruling National Conference (NC) are dissatisfied with the functioning of the government.
“The NC’s own MLAs are disappointed with the way the government is functioning. The leadership has failed to represent the aspirations of the people and is more focused on publicity than governance,” he alleged.
Khatana accused the government of neglecting several constituencies while concentrating developmental funds in select areas, including Ganderbal, represented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and the constituency of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary.
He also targeted the NC-Congress alliance, alleging that both parties were engaged in family-centric politics and had failed to address the concerns of ordinary citizens.
On the issue of restoration of statehood, the BJP leader said the NC was misleading people by suggesting that protests and political campaigns could secure the return of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
“Statehood cannot be restored unless the Centre decides to do so. The NC is creating a false narrative despite knowing that the matter rests with the Union Government,” he said.
Khatana further alleged that the ruling alliance had failed to fulfil promises made to the people during the Assembly elections and had not effectively represented public aspirations. (KNO)