Jammu, Sept 30: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Gulam Ali Khatana, on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Omar Abdullah-led government, alleging that it has failed to deliver on the mandate entrusted by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that instead of providing relief and development, the administration has resorted to rhetoric, leaving citizens disillusioned.
Addressing gatherings during his visit to parts of Jammu, Khatana asserted that the government was elected to serve, not provoke. “The people voted with hopes of employment for youth, security for farmers, and robust infrastructure. A year later, they are left only with unfulfilled promises and empty statements,” he remarked.
Khatana particularly criticised the government’s handling of last year’s devastating floods, stressing that victims are still awaiting proper rehabilitation. “When people were struggling for survival, they needed support, not excuses. Even today, their plight continues while the government remains unmoved,” he said, adding that true leadership requires compassion and accountability.
The BJP parliamentarian urged the state leadership to abandon theatrics and concentrate on governance. “People are demanding jobs, better services, and dignity in their daily lives. If these issues remain ignored, the government must be ready to face public anger,” he warned.
During interactions with local merchants and businessmen, Khatana discussed trade-related challenges and underlined the benefits of GST reforms. He also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives aimed at empowering small businesses and encouraging entrepreneurship. Local business leaders, he said, expressed optimism that such measures would generate new avenues for prosperity in Jammu.
Concluding his remarks, Khatana emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir needs a government that unites and serves its people. “The mandate was given with trust and expectations of upliftment. Leaders must remember that power is temporary, but service creates a lasting legacy,” he said.
