Srinagar, Nov 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that bloodshed and the loss of innocent lives continue in the region despite repeated assurances of lasting peace after 2019.
He said the people of J&K were promised an end to violence, but the reality on the ground remains unchanged.
Speaking to reporters, Omar said ordinary citizens continue to bear the brunt. “If it is not exploding in Delhi, it is exploding here. Innocent people are losing their lives,” he said, adding that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed continuous violence over the last three decades.
“We were told that after 2019 this whole thing would stop, but it didn’t happen,” he added.
Omar said the responsibility for the ongoing situation lies with those in charge of security. “Why this is still happening, you should ask those responsible for our security. We don’t have that responsibility,” he stated.
He said he has been visiting various areas to meet the families affected by the recent Nowgam blast. “Yesterday, I went to five places, and today I am going to two more. Ultimately, we want this situation to stop at some point. Jammu and Kashmir has seen a lot of bloodshed in the last 30–35 years,” he said.
On economic development, Omar also commented on Mission Yuva, saying that around 30,000 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) have been approved under the initiative, while banks have sanctioned nearly 9,000 of them.
He said around ₹400 crore has been disbursed to young entrepreneurs in the last five months. However, Omar highlighted a significant gap between DPR approvals and bank sanctions.
“The approval rate is high, but bank sanctions are lower. We will work to correct this gap,” he said, adding that the government’s experience in recent months has been positive, though improvements are still needed.
Omar said the administration will continue reviewing performance and addressing shortcomings to support youth entrepreneurship. (KNS)
