Modi govt empowered while Omar-led govt betrayed youth: Sunil Sharma

Jammu, Feb 19: Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, launched a scathing attack on the NC-led government, accusing it of complete failure and negligence towards the youth of the Union Territory. He asserted that while the government under Narendra Modi is relentlessly working to empower the youth across the nation, the administration led by Omar Abdullah has miserably failed to secure the future of J&K’s young generation.

Taking serious note of what he termed as the “utter apathy” of the Omar government, Sunil Sharma said that despite the Chief Minister overseeing as many as 18 crucial departments, review meetings are rarely conducted. “This inaction reflects misplaced priorities and administrative paralysis. Jammu & Kashmir deserves accountable governance, not hollow assurances,” he stated.

Highlighting the alarming unemployment scenario, Sharma said that during the tenure of the present government, merely 650 jobs have been created in various departments, making a mockery of the tall promise of providing one lakh jobs to the youth. “The promise of one lakh jobs now stands exposed as yet another political gimmick. Instead of ensuring transparent recruitment, the government is outsourcing jobs to private entities, crushing the aspirations of educated youth,” he said.

He further expressed grave concern over the continued neglect of daily wagers, ReK, ReT, and other temporary workers who have been waiting for years for regularization. These hardworking individuals have devoted the prime of their lives to public service, yet the NC government has abandoned them. Their plight reflects the anti-youth and anti-worker mindset of this regime, he added.

Contrasting the two governance models, Sharma emphasized that the Modi government has consistently prioritized youth welfare through expanded higher education opportunities, technical institutions, skill development missions, start-up support, and transparent recruitment processes. From start-up promotion to skill enhancement and employment generation, the BJP-led government at the Centre is laying a strong foundation for a self-reliant and empowered youth, he said.

Reiterating BJP’s commitment, Sunil Sharma affirmed that the party will continue to raise its voice against every injustice meted out to the youth, students, and marginalized sections under the oppressive and directionless governance of the NC-led government in Jammu & Kashmir.