J&K Reorganisation Act step forward for growth, development: Tarun Chugh

Srinagar, July 14: BJP National General Secretary and party Incharge of J&K and Ladakh, Tarun Chugh, today said that J&K Reorganisation Act is a step forward for growth and development.

In a statement, he also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s govt is empowering Jammu and Kashmir and not undermining it.

Chugh criticised former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah for “misleading the people on the amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, saying that the Abdullahs are unable to see the ground realities.”

The senior BJP leader said, “Omar Abdullah’s statement reflects his party’s disconnect from the ground reality in Jammu and Kashmir. The people of the region have moved past the appeasement politics of the past and are now benefitting from the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

He said J&K does not need partisan politics but strong administrative set up that can take the people away from bullets and stones.

Politics of Abdullahs, Mufits snd Gandhis had played havoc with the region. Now people want economic, cultural and social growth, Chugh said.

He highlighted the contrast between previous administrations where funds from the Centre were allegedly misused, leading to minimal development on the ground. “Under the Modi government, we have witnessed unprecedented development including flyovers, roads, national highways, and Asia’s longest rail bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. The travel time on the Jammu-Srinagar road has been significantly reduced from 13 hours to just 6 hours,” Chugh remarked.

BJP leader also defended the amendments to the Act, describing them as a measure to strengthen democratic governance in the Union Territory (UT), combat corruption, and ensure equitable development. He pointed out that similar administrative powers have been delegated to Lieutenant Governors in Delhi, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, underscoring the government’s commitment to uniformity and transparency.

“The Act is pivotal to sustaining the momentum of development and ensuring that the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to benefit from good governance. We are resolute in not allowing politics of appeasement and corruption to hinder progress,” Chugh added.