Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 5: The Congress Party today launched a massive protest against the BJP Government for its failures on key issues including the imposition of smart meters, property tax and the long-standing demand for Statehood.
The protesters, spearheaded by Uday Chib, general secretary of the Indian Youth Congress, assembled at Purkhu on Jammu-Akhnoor Road in North Assembly and raised slogans against the Government.
Talking to reporters, Uday said that the BJP has spectacularly failed to protect the rights of people of Jammu and Kashmir. The forced implementation of smart meters causing unbearable burden on public. Poor people having two room houses has bills between Rs 3000 to 8000 where as their total income is not more than 7000-8000 per month as told by public and unjust property taxes have placed an undue burden on the common man, while their promises of Statehood remain nothing more than empty rhetoric, he added.
He emphasized the need for immediate action, demanding that the BJP Government to restore Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. “The current dispensation has shown a complete disregard for the aspirations of the people. It is high time that the BJP fulfills its promises and restores Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir,” he asserted.
Uday Chib highlighted the stark contrast between the BJP’s promises and their actual performance. “The present dispensation has shown a blatant disregard for the needs and aspirations of the people. Their policies are not only impractical but also detrimental to the welfare of our citizens,” he added.
IYC leader reaffirmed the Congress Party’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of Jammu’s residents. “It is only Congress that stands as a true advocate for the people’s rights. We are committed to ensuring that the voices of the people are heard and that their demands for fair governance and genuine autonomy are met,” he declared.
He reiterated the resolve of Congress Party to fight for the people’s rights and to bring about the necessary changes in governance. Uday assured the protesters that the day Congress will come to power, will replace smart meters by old digital meters.
Among those who joined the protest include some local Panches and Surinder Kumar, Parshotam Singh, Aman Singh, Sikander Singh, Ranjodh Singh, Amit Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Anil Kumar and others.
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