Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 8: Former J&K Minister and ex-MLA Jammu East, Yogesh Sawhney today strongly condemned the BJP and stated that the party cannot whitewash its actions and policies in Jammu.
Addressing a party workers meeting, Sawhney pointed out that under BJP’s governance, Jammu has suffered tremendously, with the revocation of Statehood being the biggest blow.
“There are five critical issues that have worsened under BJP’s rule, causing immense suffering, particularly to the middle and lower classes. First major issue was the installation of faulty smart meters, which led to several fires in both domestic and commercial properties in Jammu East and the city at large. Second major issue was the withdrawal of the Old Pension Schemes. Beneficiaries, including the elderly, widows, and specially-abled, have been left without their pensions due to a complicated and illogical re-sanctioning process,” he said.
Sawhney further criticized the BJP for the imposition of property tax and the administration’s move to install QR codes on buildings as examples of how the party is draining public funds.
He said, “The problem is not with technological advancement, but rather the fact that every move by the BJP seems to focus on taking money from the people rather than offering them relief,” he said and challenged the BJP to name a single people-centric policy implemented in Jammu.
Sawhney also highlighted the deteriorating infrastructure in Jammu, pointing out that despite being labeled as a “smart city,” Jammu still struggles with basic amenities such as water supply, frequent electricity cuts, overflowing drains and broken roads.
He questioned how this could be considered development when the people of Jammu continue to live in substandard conditions.
Sawhney emphasized that inflation, recruitment scams, and examination scams have only exacerbated the situation making it nearly impossible for young people to find gainful employment.
He concluded by stating that these five key issues, faulty smart meters, the dismantling of pension schemes, imposition of property tax, infrastructural deterioration and rampant unemployment are clear evidence that BJP’s governance in Jammu has been disastrous.
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