Srinagar, September 19: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Saturday interacted with delegations representing trade unions, businesses, traders, transporters, civil society, professionals, medical associations, students and other sections of society in Srinagar.
The interactions were held as part of the BJP’s ongoing public outreach programme across Jammu and Kashmir. The delegations apprised Sharma of issues concerning their respective sectors and submitted their grievances and demands.
Sharma said the concerns raised during the meetings would be taken up with the concerned authorities and, where required, raised during the upcoming Assembly session.
“People are raising basic and genuine issues—electricity poles, shortage of staff in schools, doctors in hospitals, damaged roads and potholes, employment-related concerns and civic amenities. These are issues that require governance and administrative action,” he said.
The BJP leader alleged that the National Conference-led government had repeatedly cited “lack of powers” while responding to issues facing people over the past two years. He said this had created confusion and frustration among the public.
Sharma also raised concerns regarding Daily Wagers, GRS, Technical Assistants, ASHA and Anganwadi workers and NHM employees, saying their issues related to job security, remuneration and regularisation required attention.
He also referred to complaints regarding alleged corruption, delays in Panchayat elections, power tariffs and employment opportunities for youth.
“The BJP will continue to stand with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Our responsibility as the Opposition is to listen to the people, raise their issues in the Assembly and ensure that the government is held accountable,” Sharma said.
BJP J&K secretary Arif Raja, Co-Convenor All Cells Bilal Parray, senior leader Dr Ali Mohammad Mir and district presidents Adv Sheikh Salman and Ghulam Hasan were also present.
