Govt’s report card unimpresssive so far: Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar, Oct 9: Accusing the elected government of failures, misgovernance, and betrayal of public trust, Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said, “People had voted with great hopes and expectations in last year’s Assembly elections, but now, a year later, their hopes and dreams stand shattered as the ruling party has completely failed to provide effective governance or fulfil the promises it made before the polls,” as per a party press release.
Bukhari said, “A year has passed since a government was elected here. People had voted with great hope and enthusiasm to choose their representatives.
They had eagerly awaited this opportunity for five long years. However, a year later, people’s hopes and expectations from this elected government stand shattered. This government has failed the people on every front. We see no sign of governance here, except for the escorts accompanying government leaders as they rush through the streets.” “It is utterly shocking that the working season is about to end, yet this government has released a mere 30 to 35 percent of the funds and spent only 10 to 20 percent of them,” he added.
Apni Party leader also took a pointed dig at the BJP, saying, “Unfortunately, the BJP, which is ruling the country, has also treated J&K in a stepmotherly manner. The people of J&K will never forgive this party for the confusion and misgovernance it has caused here. This disappointment is not limited to the Valley; even the people of Jammu, who gave the BJP a resounding mandate, now feel betrayed—their hopes too have been shattered.” Bukhari urged the regional political parties to unite in putting pressure on New Delhi for the restoration of statehood to J&K.
Bukhari also urged the administration to provide immediate relief and compensation to the sufferers associated with the horticulture industry. Earlier, the Apni party conducted its core group meeting to discuss current political scenario, party matters, and pressing public issues. In this meeting, the leadership decided that party would contest the upcoming by-elections in Budgam and Nagrota.
