Unemployment, inflation on the rise: Dr Farooq Abdullah

Ganderbal, May 9:  National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that the unemployment and inflation is on the rise and the promises of the current central government have fallen flat.

He was addressing a party worker’s convention at Madr e Mehrban stadium Ganderbal. Dr Farooq Abdullah was campaigning for party candidate for Srinagar parliamentary constituency, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi.

NC President said that inflation is on the rise. "A gas cylinder which used to cost Rs 500 is priced at Rs 1100. The price of petrol and diesel have skyrocketed, while unemployment is on the rise. Farooq Abdullah said that people should ask the political parties who are seeking votes, that who have snatched our assets like Auqaf, who has brought GST and pushed us to miseries,” he said.

National Conference President urged people to remain cautious of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) when they vote on polling day. "I urge you all to stay cautious and not to leave the polling booth before properly verifying whether the machine is in working condition and whether the light is illuminated on its top. If you do not see any light, ask the polling staff to rectify it. Do not leave the booth until you hear the sound and see the light. We must remain vigilant. The present time is one of tough ordeals,”he said. Dr Farooq Abdullah appealed people to vote for his party's candidate for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat.

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi also addressed the gathering and assured them to work for their betterment if voted to power. Later Aga Ruhullah conducted a road show through various areas of Ganderbal.

NC leader Sameer Kaul, constituency Incharge Ganderbal Sheikh Gayas ud Din also addressed the gathering.