Development, employment issues have taken back seat in J&K: Tarigami

Srinagar, Mar 1: Alleging that PDP-BJP alliance government has disappointed the people and governance has become a virtual casualty, lone CPI (M) MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami today said that ‘developmental and livelihood issues have taken a back seat in the state’.
“Corruption is at its peak, electricity is erratic, unemployment is rampant, people are facing acute shortage of essential commodities and health care system is virtually defunct in rural areas. Casual, daily wagers and other temporary employees are without wages for months. Artisans and small businessmen are facing huge crisis and the peasants and orchardists are in acute distress, but the government is least bothered about these important issues,” Mr Tarigami said.
He alleged the PDP-BJP leaders are busy only in delivering sermons and repeating of repeated hallow claims. However, he said the fact remains that developmental activities are almost invisible and no concrete measures are taken to address the issues of livelihood.