The Kashmir Pulse

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday accused the Union Territory government of failing on issues of unemployment, grassroots democracy and corruption, saying his party would raise people's concerns in the upcoming Assembly session.

Addressing a BJP meeting attended by senior party leaders and office-bearers from across Jammu and Kashmir, Sharma said the meeting would discuss the party's future strategy, organisational activities and issues concerning the people.

He alleged that the J&K government had "made fun" of unemployed youth by providing jobs to its relatives and workers through outsourcing.

Sharma also accused the government of trying to weaken grassroots democracy by delaying elections to Panchayati Raj institutions and alleged that corruption was on the rise.

"The government has increased electricity tariffs on the poor," he said, adding that the BJP would raise these issues and seek accountability from the government.

Planned protest

He said the BJP would hold a "secretariat gherao" on September 2 over various issues, claiming the protest would be aimed at "waking up" the government to fulfil its promises to the people.

SPO honorarium

On the long-pending demand of Special Police Officers (SPOs), Sharma said their honorarium would be increased soon, claiming the required rules and formalities had been completed.

"Very soon, the Ministry of Home Affairs will issue an order in their favour. You will see that the long-awaited demand of the SPOs of Jammu and Kashmir will be fulfilled," he said.

Remarks on Kishtwar case

Reacting to the killing of a 14-year-old girl, allegedly by a teacher, Sharma expressed outrage and demanded stringent punishment for those responsible.

"This is an unbearable incident. The SIT constituted by Jammu and Kashmir Police to investigate the incident will not spare anyone," he said, adding that those found guilty should be given the harshest punishment.

Sharma said the BJP condemned the incident and would continue to stand with the victim's family in their pursuit of justice.

He said the party's meeting was also aimed at finalising its strategy for Jammu and Kashmir and preparing for discussions on public issues during the forthcoming Assembly session.

SRINAGAR — Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board and Minister of State Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Sunday said the abrogation of Article 370 has fully normalised the Union Territory, asserting that Pakistan's persistent objections on Kashmir were outdated and held no relevance.

"Pakistan always has one issue or another. But as for our Kashmir, we are happy being with India—and we always have been. If they want to keep harping on the same old tune, let them," Andrabi told reporters, according to the news agency KNS.

Her remarks came in response to recent statements by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Kashmir as "an important part of India." Andrabi, a senior BJP leader, said the international community was recognising the ground reality in the Valley.

"Now that Article 370 has been revoked, the situation here has normalised, and people are moving forward happily," she said.

Remarks on Opposition parties

Taking aim at domestic Opposition parties, Andrabi said their criticism reflected an inability to accept the country's developmental progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership over the past 12–13 years.

"The Opposition is never happy when someone works hard. They simply cannot digest this success," she said.

She acknowledged, however, that the Opposition's role in a democracy would persist. "Whether in Parliament or the Assembly, their role will always remain. There is no point in trying to stop them," she added.

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