Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 22: BJP spokesperson Rajni Sethi today lambasted administration for its failure in delaying relief to the cloud burst victims of Ramban and stranded passengers at different locations.
Rajni Sethi, accompanied by Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, media in charge, J&K BJP and Jasmeet Kour Pandey, ex councillor was talking to reporters at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, here, today.
“It is disheartening to see that just a few days ago the flight of CM, Omar Abdullah was diverted to Jaipur due to bad weather and he expressed frustration over the situation, even using inappropriate language against the administration and posting his discontent on social media platform X. “I would like to ask Omar Abdullah : While you have the means to express your grievances publicly, what about the common people stranded on highways without food, water, or shelter? Who will raise their voices? Who will listen to their pain’’?
Sethi said at a time when the affected people need strong leadership and compassion, political leaders are still debating whether to declare this a “National Calamity” or a “Major Disaster.” Why must the public suffer amid such bureaucratic delays and political differences?
She appreciated the efforts of the Leader of Opposition, Sunil Sharma , who visited the affected areas, met with the people, and assured them of complete assistance. Besides she lauded the invaluable efforts of NGOs, RSS volunteers, and the Indian Army, who have stepped in selflessly to provide food, medical help, and other essential facilities to those in need’’.
Sethi said several containers used for cow smuggling were found during the calamity, with animals inside dead under horrific conditions. These containers had reportedly entered from Lakhanpur and crossed several checkpoints. This raises serious concerns — how did they pass through so many nakas unnoticed?
She urged the DGP to take this matter seriously and demanded action against those involved in such crimes.
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