President of the National Conference, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, has condemned the imposition of direct rule from New Delhi, citing its devastating impact on the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). According to Kashmir Media Service, addressing a party delegation in Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah expressed deep concern over the absence of a democratically elected government in IIOJK. He lamented the daily struggles faced by residents, pointing to issues such as lack of electricity, water shortages, crumbling infrastructure, and dilapidated hospitals. "The youth, faced with rampant unemployment, have been driven to the brink," he stated. "Promises made by the Modi government have fallen flat in the face of the multitude of issues plaguing the region." The NC leader emphasized that IIOJK has been left at the mercy of bureaucrats disconnected from the people they are supposed to serve, adding, these officials, unlike elected representatives, are not held accountable to the public. He urged for a return to democratic governance to address the pressing needs and concerns of the people in IIOJK.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan