Shadow Correspondent
Chenani, July, 24:
With the baggage of mistrust carried by BJP having become murkier and cumbersome, the people were impatiently waiting for the early announcement of Assembly Polls in the state, said Harsh Dev Singh JKNPP Chairman and Former Minister. Those who were swayed by the grandiloquent promises and seductive slogans had seen through the real face of the saffron party and were desperately waiting to teach their mandated leaders a life time lesson, said Mr. Singh. He said that not only were the people of the region cheated by the BJP over the false promises made by it but were extremely antagonized over the complete disregard for their honour and pride which the dogras valued more than their lives. The people of Jammu had got the shocker of their lifetimes by the most pusillanimous conduct of BJP and the cowardly posturing of its leaders in Assembly and outside. He was addressing huge public meetings in Chenani, Basht, Sira, Marothi villages of Chenani constituency today.
Making a mention of the unwholesome compromises made by BJP for power sake during coalition rule including those on Art 370 and 35A, Mr. Singh said that herculean efforts would have to be made to strengthen the multiple dents inflicted upon dogra honour by these self proclaimed champions of Jammu. “Is there anything more valuable than self pride? And is there anything ghastlier then insult to our honour?” roared Harsh. “While FIRs were lodged against Army and CRPF and amnesty granted to anti nationals and stone-pelters, the BJP and its Cheer leaders remained conspicuously silent and tight lipped. Where were they who swore by the sovereignty and nationalism at the drop of hat and nailed anyone and everyone for not doing enough for the security forces and for nationalist people. The so called champions made one surrender after the other under the smoke screen of national interest during their 3 ½ year rule”, said Harsh.
Pointing towards the lengthy list of compromises made by State BJP on nationalist issues, Mr. Singh said that its leaders in J&K had caused the greatest disappointment to their own supporters as well by abandoning its age old principles. He said that several other obnoxious overtures of saffron flavoured govt in J&K included abandonment of Sainik Colony project in Kashmir in view of the Ex-servicemen symbolizing Indian nationalism, shelving of separate KP Township project in Kashmir on the dictates of separatists, re-naming of Hari Parbat as Kohi-e-maran, Bahu-Fort as Shahbad, introduction of Kashmiri language as a subject in Jammu Colleges, refusal to grant dogra certificate, division of Jammu region into Pir-Panjal and Chenab Valley region as indicated in AOA, compensation to NOKs of stone-pelters and militants, refusal to grant ex-gratia to soldiers martyrd while fighting militancy in the state, dilly dally over eviction of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis illegally settled in Jammu, allocation of all 10,000 posts of SPOs sanctioned by Union Govt in favour of Kashmir besides utter discrimination against Jammu youth in the matter of appointments to govt Jobs especially by PSC.
With state BJP’s having lost its credibility in Jammu region, it was NPP alone which could fill the void and provide an alternative to the people of Jammu region said Mr. Singh. “Give us a chance and were shall prove as true soldiers of Jammu” said Harsh adding that upholding the dogra pride and honour is the most sacrosanct pledge of Panthers Party.
