Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said his party’s government in Jammu and Kashmir is ensuring equitable development of all regions and sections of the society.
In a statement, Abdullah said the party will continue to follow the path laid by its founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah.
Omar-led government has initiated a policy of ensuring political, social and administrative representation for all regions and sections of society, he said while interacting with a delegation of party office-bearers and workers from Samba district of Jammu.
Abdullah said that the historic decision on land reforms initiated by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah proved to be a revolutionary milestone in the history of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said these reforms enabled a large number of poor and working-class people from Jammu and Ladakh, as well as Kashmir, to acquire ownership rights over land, bringing fundamental and transformative changes to their lives and instilling a sense of self-confidence and self-reliance among the people.
During the interaction, the delegation members apprised Farooq Abdullah of the issues and difficulties faced by people in their respective areas and also briefed him about party programmes and organisational activities.
The three-time chief minister said that Jammu had been making significant strides in terms of development, but the pace of progress was “adversely affected” after the people of Jammu voted for the BJP.
“Instead of dividing people along religious lines, priority should have been given to public issues, development and prosperity; unfortunately, religious sentiments were given greater political importance,” he said.
The NC president said the impact of BJP policies has not remained confined to Kashmir and that the people of Jammu too are facing their “consequences” in various sectors.
