Jammu, Jan 31: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari today said everyone was already aware that the captain (the LG) holds a position in the Union Territory.
"The election was for the vice-captainship (Chief Ministership). Therefore, no one should complain about the existence of dual power centers; rather, the government should collaborate with the captain to serve the people.” He said.
According to the reports, Bukhari demanded that the central government provide a financial package for a monthly allowance to unemployed youth to give them some relief until they secure employment.
He said, “There are more than seven lakh jobless youth, mostly graduates and postgraduates, who should be given a monthly allowance of up to Rs 20,000 to ease their financial burden”.
He made this and other demands while speaking to reporters after a crucial party meeting in Jammu.
Apni Party President also called on the central government to double J&K's grant in light of the prevailing economic conditions and the financial challenges that the Union Territory (UT) is facing.
He said, “A significant amount of hydropower is being generated using the water resources of Jammu and Kashmir, yet the Union Territory derives only minimal benefits from it. Also, we are grappling with challenging economic conditions and financial hardships. In light of these circumstances, the Union government must take these factors into account and double J&K’s grant, which currently stands at Rs 10,000 crore.”
Furthermore, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari urged the central government to allocate the funds for the proposed tunnels in Jammu and Kashmir so that reliable road connectivity is established here.
He said, “The Centre should also allocate funds for long-awaited projects, such as tunnels at Sadhna Top and on the Gurez-Bandipora Road, as well as the proposed Vailoo-Kishtwar tunnel and the Peer Ki Gali tunnel on the historic Mughal Road. The construction of these tunnels would ensure reliable road connectivity between regions and provide all-weather access to remote areas across Jammu and Kashmir.”
Responding to questions about the performance of the government,
Altaf Bukhari said, “We are not going to judge the performance of this government so soon. However, the fact remains that the government itself admits its inability to perform. That said, I do not agree with the argument that two power centres are hindering the government's
performance.” (ANB)
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