Jammu, Feb 09: In a fiery retort aimed at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Baramulla legislator Javid Hassan Baigh on Monday launched a scathing attack on his old party, questioning the credibility and outcomes of the PDP-BJP coalition era.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s budget session, Baigh dismissed the PDP’s attempts to target him using his old speeches as a sign of desperation.
“I am not helpless. I am a representative of the people,” Baigh asserted, hitting back at critics within the PDP who have been circulating his past addresses to counter his current stance.
Baigh said, “When I was in the PDP, I did my job. I criticised the National Conference. But I also criticised the PDP-BJP government in 2016 on issues of budget, economy, and daily wages. My record is consistent.”
Baigh directly challenged the PDP leadership over its political U-turn. “Before 2014, they said they would never go with the BJP. What happened? They formed an alliance. They must answer for that compromise,” he demanded.
The MLA intensified his questioning regarding the performance of the previous coalition government. “Where is the signed ‘Agenda of the Alliance’? What did they actually achieve in those four years on Article 370, special status, or employment? They couldn’t even get a simple tattoo ground vacated from the Army for three-and-a-half years. This shows their effectiveness,” Baigh stated pointedly.
Baigh said, “I am asking questions as an MLA and a citizen. They should answer those questions instead of digging up old videos.”
Baigh added, “They are angry now. But if they do anything reckless, they will see what follows.” (KNS)
