Handwara, Jan 1: Peoples Conference Chairman and MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone Thursday launched a scathing attack on the CM Omar Abdullah led government, accusing it of failing to fulfill the promises made in the election manifesto.
Addressing the media at his Handwara residence, Lone said that the election manifesto of National Conference, promising free 200 units of electricity, 12 free LPG gas cylinders annually, Rs 5,000 per month to educated youth, and one lakh government jobs has turned out to be a hoax. He pointed out that instead of providing free electricity, tariffs have been doubled in non-metered areas, adding to the woes of common masses.
Commenting on the recent assault on Kashmiri shawl sellers in different parts of the country, PC Chairman said that he has consistently raised the issue with the Union Home Ministry.
Lone alleged that while assurances of safety of all Kashmiri shawl sellers and students were made at the central level, CM Omar has “failed to take prompt action and act decisively.” ” The CM could have directly taken up the matter with his counterparts of different states but he chose not to do so.”
To a question about the possible launch of a new political party combining separatist and mainstream politicians, PC Chairman said that those who branded him a traitor for joining mainstream politics should also be held accountable. While talking about the reservation issue, Lone said that the recommendations sent by the government have already been rejected, which, according to him, exposes the government’s incompetence.