Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 22: Intensifying attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre, JKPCC working president and former minister Raman Bhalla today accused it of failing to address the pressing day-to-day issues faced by the common masses, particularly rising inflation and shortages of essential commodities.
Addressing a public function at Sai Kalan, Khour Buan, Bhalla said that people across Jammu and Kashmir are reeling under the burden of unprecedented price rise, which has severely impacted household budgets.
He claimed that the Centre has failed to effectively regulate prices of essential commodities, leaving ordinary citizens to fend for themselves in the face of mounting economic stress.
“From food items to cooking fuel, everything has become costlier. The government has turned a blind eye to the sufferings of the people,” Bhalla said, adding that the BJP-led dispensation has been “shamelessly safeguarding the interests of big business houses” while neglecting the needs of the common man.
The Congress leader further alleged that since the formation of the BJP Government at the Centre, the gap between the rich and the poor has widened considerably. “Instead of providing relief to the weaker sections, policies are being framed to benefit a select few, pushing the common masses into deeper financial distress,” he remarked.
Highlighting the impact of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Bhalla said that global developments have added to the economic strain, resulting in further escalation of prices and supply disruptions. He pointed out that the common people are bearing the brunt of these developments without any adequate intervention from the government.
He specifically raised concerns over the alleged black marketing and shortage of LPG cylinders, stating that many households are struggling to secure timely supplies.
During the interaction, locals highlighted civic issues, including irregular supply of essential commodities, inadequate public services, and rising cost of living. Bhalla assured the gathering that their concerns would be taken up wirth concerned authorities.
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