The Jammu and Kashmir budget is under intense political scrutiny, with leaders voicing expectations centered on youth empowerment, farmer welfare, and economic progress. From optimism to caution, responses reveal the high stakes involved.
PDP’s Waheed-ur-Rehman Para is bullish, anticipating relief for the populace’s pains. He demanded fresh youth avenues and swift fixes for unemployment aid and daily farm wages, issues lingering for 12 months. ‘This budget must heal and deliver,’ he asserted.
BJP legislator Vikram Randhawa tempered enthusiasm, noting unmet hopes from the last 1.5 years. As an opposition voice, he pledged to analyze provisions deeply, especially Jammu’s share, before passing judgment.
Opposition head Sunil Sharma welcomed the central government’s Rs 2,000 crore infusion via Sitharaman but questioned J&K administration’s efficacy. Citing unmaterialized schemes under Omar Abdullah, he expressed low faith in on-ground execution.
Nizam-ud-Din Bhatt from Congress envisioned a ‘vibrant’ blueprint emphasizing employment drives, sector growth, and tourism fortification with firm actions.
In a region marked by challenges, this budget represents a litmus test for governance, with leaders united in hoping for transformative outcomes that prioritize people over politics.