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Jammu, Jan 22: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday called upon party workers to start preparing for the upcoming panchayat elections, emphasizing the need for unity to \u201crebuild\u201d Jammu and Kashmir. The development comes after the Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission on Monday concluded annual revision of panchayat electoral rolls and said more than 70 lakh voters, including over 34 lakh women, are eligible to vote in the upcoming panchayat elections. \u201cPrepare for elections. Whenever elections are held, be ready from today,\u201d he said, addressing a gathering of party workers here. He urged NC workers to choose candidates who genuinely want to serve the people and emphasised the need for honesty and unity to \u201crebuild\u201d Jammu and Kashmir. \u201cTogether, we can overcome these challenges and bring our region back on the path of progress,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recalling the 2024 assembly elections, Abdullah said, \u201cIn previous elections, many believed it wouldn\u2019t happen, but they were eventually announced, leaving many unprepared.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abdullah urged party workers to remain truthful with the public and avoid misleading promises. \u201cTell people what you can do and what you cannot. Do not mislead them with greener pastures; it will not work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also warned against disloyalty within the party, stating, \u201cdon\u2019t project yourself as NC workers while voting for the lotus (BJP\u2019s symbol). I have seen such behaviour before. Today, many are joining NC because we are in power, but we must prioritize those who have sacrificed for the party over opportunists.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calling for unity among leaders, he said, \u201cLove and support those who have stood by the organization. First, put your house in order. If your house is not in order, how can the country be in order?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting the challenges J&K is facing, Abdullah said various sectors including education, healthcare, power, and water supply are facing issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGod has placed a crown of thorns on our heads. It is our responsibility to fight these challenges and resolve the difficulties of the people. If we fail to address these issues, what is the purpose of governance?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He criticized past governments, alleging corruption in infrastructure projects. \u201cThe Centre sent crores of rupees for water supply infrastructure, but much of it was embezzled. These issues need to be investigated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On power generation, he expressed frustration over local resources being used to benefit other states. \u201cThe electricity generated here is sent to Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, while we remain deprived. This shows their love for our state,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abdullah also raised concerns about unemployment and the exodus of locals. \u201cMost of the workers in power projects are from outside. Where will our people go?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He criticised the alleged targeting of industrialists by investigative agencies like the Enforcement Directorate. \u201cIndustrialists are being hounded, forcing many to leave the country. Some have moved to Arab countries to continue their work. Until such harassment stops, we cannot make progress,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abdullah also called for an inclusive nation. \u201cA country cannot thrive if only one flower blooms while others wither. True Bharat is when everyone \u2014 regardless of language, religion, or region \u2014 is happy and prosperous,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThose who want to make this country a one-colour nation will not succeed. I envision India of Nehru, Gandhi, and Abdullah \u2014 a progressive and inclusive nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abdullah compared India\u2019s industrial environment to that of the Arab world, emphasizing the need for supportive policies that encourage local businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He reaffirmed his commitment to the people of J&K and called for collective efforts to address the UT\u2019s challenges. \u201cI may be 90 years old, but Allah has given me the strength to think about your welfare and fight for your rights,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jammu, Jan 22: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday called upon party workers to start preparing for the upcoming panchayat elections, emphasizing the need for unity to \u201crebuild\u201d Jammu and Kashmir. The development comes after the Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission on Monday concluded annual revision of panchayat electoral rolls and said more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,4],"tags":[16,12],"class_list":["post-443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jammu-jammu-kashmir","category-jammu-kashmir","tag-baniupdate","tag-jammukashmir"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=443"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":446,"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443\/revisions\/446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=443"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baniupdatenews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}