Jammu, January 27 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party spokespersons Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia and Dr. Hari Dutt Shishu, along with Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Incharge BJP, strongly criticized the Omar Abdullah-led government for its utter failure to provide relief to the public and stranded tourists amid heavy snowfall across Jammu & Kashmir.
Addressing a joint press conference at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, the BJP leaders accused the government of adopting a biased, selective, and apathetic approach in addressing public grievances.
Launching a scathing attack on the Chief Minister, Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia said it is a matter of deep concern and shock that while Omar Abdullah is being seen enjoying snow scooter rides in the snow-clad tourist resort of Gulmarg, he appears completely indifferent to the misery and suffering of people living in the higher reaches of the Jammu province. He pointed out that vast areas including upper reaches of Poonch, Kishtwar, Ramban, Bafliaz, Bani, Lohai Malhar and several other regions remain totally cut off from the rest of the Union Territory.
Dr. Jasrotia highlighted that these areas are facing a complete breakdown of essential services, with no transportation facilities, no mobile connectivity, and no access to basic healthcare, forcing residents to endure extreme hardship in harsh weather conditions. He alleged that the entire administrative machinery has been diverted to select areas only, exposing the government’s regional apathy and discriminatory mindset. “Does the Omar Abdullah government represent only one region?” Dr. Jasrotia questioned, asserting that such governance reflects a complete failure of leadership and responsibility.
Addressing the media, Dr. Hari Dutt Shishu reminded the Chief Minister of the principles of “Raj Dharma” upheld by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who believed in just, fair, and equal governance for all. He urged Omar Abdullah to learn from Vajpayee’s ideals and govern Jammu and Kashmir without discrimination. He said that both regions of the Union Territory must be treated as the Chief Minister’s “two eyes,” and appealed to him to rise above petty politics when dealing with humanitarian crises.
Dr. Shishu further stated that while the Chief Minister’s concern for Gulmarg and his personal presence there with men and machinery may be understandable, it is unacceptable that tourists stranded in Patnitop continue to suffer due to road disconnection, with no effective steps taken to alleviate their distress. He termed such selective governance as unjust and insensitive. He asserted that it is unbecoming of a Chief Minister to act based on regional, religious, or any other ulterior considerations, especially during times of natural calamity, and demanded immediate, equitable, and effective intervention across all affected regions.
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