Srinagar, March 7 : The Awami Ittihad Party (AIP) has strongly criticized the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2025 presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, calling it a "complete U-turn" from the promises made by the National Conference (NC) during elections.
In a press statement, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi accused the NC government of deceiving the people by failing to fulfill key pledges. "During the elections, they promised 200 units of free electricity for all households. But now, they have limited it to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries, that too with the unrealistic condition of installing solar panels. This is nothing but a cruel joke on the economically weaker sections," he said.
The AIP leader also slammed the government for neglecting thousands of workers awaiting job security. "During elections, the NC promised regularization of daily wagers, casual laborers, contractual employees, vocational trainers and others. Yet, this budget has absolutely no mention of them. These hardworking individuals, who form the backbone of various departments, have been left in limbo once again," he said.
Furthermore, Inam Un Nabi exposed yet another unfulfilled promise by the NC government. "Before the new year, the CAPD minister publicly announced that free gas cylinders would be given as a ‘new year gift’ and that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would make the official announcement. This is now the third month of the new year, and we are in the second assembly session, yet there is no mention of it anywhere in the budget," he pointed out.
He also criticized the government’s vague commitment to supporting press clubs in Jammu and Srinagar, questioning the lack of concrete financial allocations. "The NC government claims to revive press clubs, but there’s no clear roadmap. This raises concerns about their commitment to press freedom," he added.
Inam Un Nabi further slammed the budget for failing to address the unemployment crisis. "While the budget prioritizes agriculture and tourism with Rs 815 crore and Rs 390 crore allocations respectively, there is no meaningful plan to generate employment for our struggling youth," he noted.
Inam Un Nabi also dismissed the government's welfare initiatives as inadequate. "The increase in marriage assistance for AAY-category girls from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 is a token gesture, not a real solution. Similarly, the promise of 10 kg of free ration from April 1 does little to address the deepening economic hardships of the people," he said.
Terming the budget as "a testament to NC’s habit of overpromising and underdelivering," the AIP leader reiterated the party’s commitment to holding the government accountable and ensuring the people of J&K get the governance they deserve.
The AIP has urged the public to scrutinize the NC’s policy failures and push for a budget that genuinely addresses the region’s pressing issues.
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