28/08/2026
I, the Chairman of the Shaheed Major Rohit Memorial Organisation, Mandi, Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir (UT), believe that the Omar Abdullah Government has failed to address many of the important issues and concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the election campaign and in its manifesto, several promises were made to the people. These included increasing the old-age pension to ₹5,000, addressing the problems of SPOs, daily-wage workers, Rahbar-e-Khel employees and other struggling sections, providing 12 free LPG gas cylinders, free ration, and 200 units of free electricity. However, in my view, the government has failed to fulfil these promises and to provide adequate relief to the people.
On the other hand, the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced several welfare schemes for poor and needy people. Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, eligible beneficiaries can receive health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh. The Central Government has also provided free food grains to eligible beneficiaries across the country and has increased financial support under various pension and welfare schemes.
Furthermore, major infrastructure and development work is being carried out in Jammu and Kashmir, including the expansion and improvement of national highways. Under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, thousands of people have received support, training and assistance to strengthen their skills and self-employment opportunities.
In my opinion, the National Conference Government in Jammu and Kashmir has been unable to effectively resolve many of the important problems faced by the people. The people deserve that the promises made to them should be fulfilled and that practical steps should be taken to address their genuine concerns.