Grave Injustices in J&K: Mian Altaf’s Bold Stand Against BJP
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of Parliament from Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi, said that the PM’s phrase “Dil ki Doori and Dilli Ki Doori” contradicts the injustices faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In his address during the motion of thanks on the President’s speech in Parliament, Mian Altaf said that the achievements outlined in the speech regarding J&K contradict the increasing issues faced by the people of the region.
He expressed concern that the address did not acknowledge the absence of a democratically elected government in the region since 2014.
“Jammu and Kashmir has been stripped of its status and downgraded to a Union Territory. This move was rejected by the people of J&K and Ladakh. Never before has such a measure been taken, where a full-fledged state has been dismantled in this way. The people of J&K and Ladakh reject these decisions. It is time to rectify these injustices. Our statehood must be reinstated, and a democratically elected government should be restored to the region,” he said.
He also highlighted the decline in conditions at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Lok Sabha. During his speech regarding health grants in the budget, Mian Altaf noted the negative impact of removing SKIMS’ autonomy on hospital management and patient care.
“SKIMS is an old health institution of Kashmir whose autonomy was ended by the BJP government. BJP aimed to end the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir but not the autonomy of SKIMS. Removing SKIMS’ autonomy affected hospital management and patient care,” he added.
He also referred to the issues of transferring state power projects from the State Hydro Power Corporation to NHPC.
“Despite the power generating potential, locals receive a small share of it, and what they receive is at high rates. The return of hydel projects has been a long-standing demand of J&K, which remains unfulfilled. There is no action to address this issue. Is this how they plan to bridge the gap between the people and the capital? There are no visible initiatives to make these promises a reality,” the Anantnag-Rajouri MP said.
He noted that the President’s address ignored key issues facing JK, including inflation, unemployment, and lack of development.
He also mentioned that the recruitment process in the region has been stagnant for a decade, leaving educated youth with degrees in limbo.
“There is no mention of metro trains for Srinagar and Jammu. Tribals have been neglected and receive no support. Promises for tribal communities are rarely implemented. The government should involve tribal MPs in formulating policies for the tribal population,” he added.
