Tarun Chugh Exposes Omar Abdullah's Hypocrisy on J&K Reorganization Act
PM Modi's Government Empowering J&K, Not Undermining It," Says Chugh
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Srinagar, 13 July (RNA) : Tarun Chugh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary & Incharge of J&K and Ladakh, criticized Omar Abdullah's recent remarks on the amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, calling them out of touch with ground realities.
Chugh stated, "Omar Abdullah's statement reflects his party's disconnect from the ground reality in Jammu and Kashmir. The people of the region have moved past the appeasement politics of the past and are now benefitting from the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
He highlighted the contrast between previous administrations where funds from the Centre were allegedly misused, leading to minimal development on the ground. "Under the Modi government, we have witnessed unprecedented development including flyovers, roads, national highways, and Asia's longest rail bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. The travel time on the Jammu-Srinagar road has been significantly reduced from 13 hours to just 6 hours," Chugh remarked.
Chugh also defended the amendments to the Act, describing them as a measure to strengthen democratic governance in the Union Territory (UT), combat corruption, and ensure equitable development. He pointed out that similar administrative powers have been delegated to Lieutenant Governors in Delhi, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, underscoring the government's commitment to uniformity and transparency.
"The Act is pivotal to sustaining the momentum of development and ensuring that the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to benefit from good governance. We are resolute in not allowing politics of appeasement and corruption to hinder progress," Chugh added.