Budget Lacks Originality, Offers Nothing for Daily Wagers and Unemployed Youth.
Srinagar, March 7, 2025: Senior BJP leader Er. Aijaz Hussain has strongly condemned the budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, calling it a visionless and deceptive document that fails to address the real issues of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
He criticized the budget for lacking originality and direction, stating that 90% of the schemes mentioned are already funded and introduced by the Central Government. Instead of bringing new initiatives to boost Jammu & Kashmir’s economy, the government has merely repackaged existing schemes, misleading the people with hollow promises.
Furthermore, daily wagers and unemployed youth have been completely ignored in this budget. There are no provisions for their regularization, financial relief, or job creation, despite repeated assurances from the government. The youth of Jammu & Kashmir were hoping for employment-driven policies, but the budget offers nothing concrete to address their concerns.
Er. Aijaz Hussain also pointed out the government’s failure to introduce new policies for the agricultural sector, which remains the backbone of the region’s economy. Farmers have been left without any support, irrigation projects remain stalled, and there is no clear plan to ensure fair pricing for their produce.
Additionally, the budget fails to address security concerns and rehabilitation of displaced communities, showing the government’s lack of commitment to ensuring stability and prosperity in the region.
Calling the budget a political gimmick rather than a roadmap for development, Er. Aijaz Hussain urged the government to revisit its proposals and introduce original, time-bound measures that genuinely benefit the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
