Srinagar, Jan 5: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Monday strongly condemned the authorities for barring the party from holding peaceful protests in Bandipora and Baramulla districts against the recent amendments in MGNREGA.
In a press release, Inam Un Nabi said the administration imposed unjustified restrictions and prevented AIP leaders and workers from assembling to voice public concerns over what the party terms as anti-worker and anti-poor changes in the employment guarantee scheme. He said the move reflects intolerance towards democratic dissent and an attempt to silence voices questioning policies that directly affect livelihoods.
Meanwhile, AIP said it will hold a peaceful sit-in protest as per schedule on Tuesday at Lal Chowk, Anantnag, against the MGNREGA amendments.