Mehbooba Mufti Accuses NC Govt of Failing to Fulfil Electoral Promises | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday addressed a workers’ convention in Budgam, accusing the National Conference (NC) government of failing to honour its electoral commitments and blocking pro-people legislative measures in the Assembly.

She thanked the people of Budgam for what she described as rejecting injustice and sending a “young and bold voice” to the legislature, while alleging that several PDP-backed public welfare bills had been repeatedly obstructed by the ruling party.

Mufti reiterated her demand for the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Budgam, stating that it had been promised during the election campaign but was later ignored after the polls.

She also raised concerns over what she termed the “systematic erosion” of the Urdu language, alleging attempts to dilute its role in recruitment examinations, including for Naib Tehsildar posts. She said Urdu remained integral to the cultural, spiritual and social heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.

Highlighting broader socio-economic issues, she referred to rising unemployment, increasing mental health concerns among youth, and delays in issuing no-objection certificates for educational institutions, including Siraj-ul-Uloom and other schools operating on government land, saying students’ futures were being adversely affected.

On the issue of drug abuse, Mufti called for strict action against traffickers but cautioned against penalising innocent families. She also raised the issue of prisoners lodged in distant jails without trial, stating that efforts were being made to seek their relocation closer to home through legal channels.

She further highlighted challenges faced by brick kiln owners despite compliance with regulatory requirements, and criticised transport policies, alleging that taxi operators were being pushed into hardship due to uneven deployment of Smart City buses.

Mufti also alleged widespread corruption in recruitment processes, claiming that deserving candidates were being sidelined due to political bias. She criticised recent decisions on reservation policies, stating that changes had left many aspirants feeling disappointed and excluded.