Udhampur, Oct 30: Launching a scathing attack on the National Conference-Congress government for, what he alleged, “its failure to honour the promises made to the people during the assembly elections”, BJP MLA from Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania on Friday maintained that the government had reduced governance to a political rhetoric, excuses and unfulfilled assurances, while the aspirations of the people continued to remain unaddressed.
He was addressing the people after inaugurating and initiating a series of important developmental works in the Khandui-Khandra area.
Pathania said that the National Conference had sought votes on the basis of a tall catalogue of promises, including 200 units of free electricity; free LPG cylinders; free travel and one lakh jobs for the youth.
However, even after assuming power, the government failed to translate these commitments into tangible relief for the people, he claimed.
“An issue-less and purposeless government seems to have lost its direction and sense of responsibility. The people were given tall promises and lofty assurances, but what they are receiving in return is disappointment and disillusionment. Political rhetoric cannot substitute for governance, nor can excuses compensate for unfulfilled commitments,” he asserted.
Taking particular exception to what he termed the continued neglect of the Jammu region, Pathania said that the entire region was being left out of the developmental priorities of the present dispensation. “From Doda and Kishtwar to the Pahari belt of Rajouri and Poonch and from Udhampur to Kathua and Samba, people across Jammu region continue to await equitable attention, development and their legitimate share in governance,” BJP MLA alleged.
He said that the people of Jammu region had equal aspirations and equal rights to development and there could be no justification for any discriminatory or indifferent approach towards their concerns. “Elections are not merely about securing votes through attractive promises; they are about delivering on those promises. The real test of leadership lies in the roads constructed, grievances resolved, facilities created and opportunities delivered,” he added.
On this occasion, he also inaugurated and initiated important developmental works in the Khandui-Khandra area, aimed at strengthening rural connectivity, community infrastructure and educational facilities.
A major highlight was the Naddi Talab to Khandra road project, to be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 12 Cr. He also kickstarted construction of a shelter shed, community hall at Baba Loundna Dev Sthan at an estimated cost of Rs 30 lakh.
Pathania stated that three additional classrooms would be constructed at Middle School Khandui. Timely execution, quality of construction and effective monitoring of all developmental works, he said, would remain central to his approach.
