BJP flags daily wagers’ plight, slams Omar Govt over language and “Unmet Promises”

Jammu: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of using inappropriate language in the Assembly, misleading people through unfulfilled manifesto promises, and ignoring the concerns of thousands of daily wage workers.
Addressing a press conference, BJP spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia, accompanied by party leader Dr. Tahir Chowdhary, said political differences were natural in a democracy but the language being used by some leaders in the Assembly was “unbecoming” and lowered the dignity of the House.
He said neither his party nor his personal values supported the use of derogatory or abusive expressions in public life.
Jasrotia also highlighted what he described as major development initiatives undertaken in recent years in Jammu and Kashmir, including G20-related events, expansion of road networks, airport upgrades, tunnel projects, improved train connectivity and the strengthening of medical infrastructure.
He said new medical colleges had been opened and seats increased to improve healthcare and education access.
Targeting the ruling government, he alleged that instead of focusing on governance, some leaders were trying to divert attention from their failure to deliver on election promises. He accused the government of making commitments in its manifesto that were now difficult to fulfil and said the public was being misled.
Speaking on livelihood issues, Dr. Tahir Chowdhary raised the concern of nearly 40,000 daily wage workers in the Union Territory. He said delays in wages and lack of job security were severely affecting their families, estimating that over two lakh people were indirectly impacted. He questioned whether the government had any clear budgetary provision or policy roadmap to resolve their issues.
He described the situation of daily wagers as a serious humanitarian concern, noting that many workers were struggling to pay school fees and manage household expenses amid rising costs of living. He said these were not minor issues and required urgent attention.
Chowdhary further alleged that several welfare assurances — such as free electricity units, LPG cylinders, ration benefits and free bus services for women — were either not reaching beneficiaries fully or facing implementation gaps on the ground. He claimed that people were raising questions about where these promised benefits were.
Both leaders said the BJP stood with daily wagers and ordinary citizens and would continue to raise their concerns.
They urged the government to focus on delivery, youth welfare and economic stability rather than political rhetoric, and to maintain decorum in the Assembly to protect the image of Jammu and Kashmir.