Jammu and Kashmir's Unfulfilled Promise: Empowerment Awaits

Ruhullah Mehdi, a National Conference MP from Jammu and Kashmir, expressed public dissatisfaction with the lack of empowerment and accountability promised during the elections. Despite seeking votes on these issues, many citizens feel let down. Mehdi emphasized the need to restore special status and revoke misused laws like PSA.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Srinagar | Updated: 11-09-2025 19:56 IST | Created: 11-09-2025 19:56 IST
Jammu and Kashmir's Unfulfilled Promise: Empowerment Awaits
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Discontent brews in Jammu and Kashmir as National Conference MP Ruhullah Mehdi voices citizen frustrations over unmet empowerment promises. Despite the party's electoral mandate, many feel accountability is lacking, raising questions about the administration's priorities.

In a candid discussion at Anantnag's Town Hall, Mehdi criticized the absence of tangible empowerment measures. Asserting leaders must honor their campaign pledges, he condemned accepting lesser achievements as betraying public trust.

Highlighting the misuse of the Public Safety Act and the need for the state's special status restoration, Mehdi stressed these vital issues remain unresolved, urging continued advocacy. He distances from party lines, focusing instead on addressing fundamental reforms.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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