*BJP continues to betray Jammu people: Bhalla
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 22: Launching a stinging attack on the Narendra Modi-led Government, All India Mahila Congress Chief and Congress national spokesperson Alka Lamba today called BJP’s nationalism “fake and a tool to benefit PM’s crony capitalist friends”.
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She was addressing an impressive election gathering in favour of JKPCC working president Raman Bhalla in Gadigarh area of RS Pura Jammu South constituency. Lamba also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly neglecting important issues such as development, unemployment and inflation.
“The people of Jammu and Kashmir have faced the worst under the dictatorial government over the years. Jammu and Kashmir wants freedom from this dictatorial government and we will ensure that,” she said.
“You (BJP government) took away the Statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, imposed President’s rule, and run J&K from Delhi,” she charged. Lamba also lauded the Supreme Court for ordering the Government to hold Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. She attacked Prime Minister Modi for allegedly dividing people on religious lines and neglecting important issues.
“The Prime Minister does not talk about development, unemployment, inflation, farmers or women, but only about religious issues to divert attention,” she said.
While claiming that the Congress will form a majority Government in Jammu and Kashmir on October 8, Alka Lamba stated today that the people of J&K have faced nothing but injustice over the last 10 years. “For the past 10 years, J&K has endured only injustice. The announcement of elections marks a victory for the people of J&K and for democracy.
Alka Lamba claimed that Rahul Gandhi’s five promises have resonated strongly with the women here. During his visit, he addressed issues like price rise, unemployment and women’s participation. The women here voiced their needs for ration and job reservations, and we are committed to address these demands on priority,” she said.
Lamba, also said that people are eager to vote, elect their representatives, and have their issues resolved, stressing that there will be a significant change on October 8, and that Congress will have a full majority Government.
Bhalla in his address said that people have to decide who they want to represent them, especially who can deliver. “I can say on behalf of Congress that we will deliver. The moment we are elected, the first fight will be for the restoration of Statehood.”
He said that BJP has lost its moral authority to approach the people of Jammu, citing a series of betrayals. The former Minister took a swipe at the BJP, highlighting the “trail of deception and a failed government”. He said the Modi Government failed in the areas of the economy, foreign policy, communal harmony, inflation, farmers’ income, national security, and the welfare of marginalised communities such as the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes.
Bhalla alleged the 10 years of BJP rule has made the J&K “miserable”. “The people of J&K have only seen the scene of devastation in 10 years. The BJP government has thrown J&K into devastation. Deteriorating economic condition and rising unemployment have become the most pressing problems before the nation,” he said.
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