Jammu’s political landscape is alive with debates on the Jammu and Kashmir budget, focusing on its blueprint for youth jobs, agricultural support, and holistic development. Leaders’ takes blend hope with hard questions.
Optimism flowed from PDP’s Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, who sees it as a remedy for public scars. Key asks include youth opportunities and clearing backlogs on unemployment stipends and farmers’ wages, delayed over a year.
BJP’s Vikram Randhawa stayed neutral, highlighting persistent public demands unmet for 18 months. He vowed detailed review post-provision details, zeroing in on Jammu allocations.
Sunil Sharma appreciated Sitharaman’s Rs 2,000 crore central aid but lambasted J&K’s delivery mechanism, pointing to dormant Omar Abdullah initiatives as evidence of skepticism.
Congress MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhatt pushed for vibrancy through job-focused policies, productive boosts, and robust tourism measures.
Ultimately, the budget’s legacy will depend on translating allocations into action, addressing core issues to build trust and propel J&K toward sustainable prosperity.