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SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday said that political parties in Jammu and Kashmir should stop indulging in blame games and instead concentrate on addressing the pressing issues confronting the people.
In a statement issued here, Hakeem said the continuous exchange of allegations and counter-allegations among political parties serves little purpose, as people are fully aware of the role played by different parties whenever they were in power. He said that successive governments have largely followed similar policies that failed to empower the people of Jammu and Kashmir and instead contributed to their political and economic disempowerment.
"There is no need to repeatedly rake up old political narratives merely to score political points. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have seen every party in power and can judge their performance themselves," Hakeem said.
The former minister said that the National Conference-led government must honour the promises it made to the people during the Assembly elections. He stressed that the government should focus on governance and deliver on commitments rather than getting involved in political distractions.
Hakeem expressed concern over the flood-like situation reported from several parts of Jammu and Kashmir following recent rains and urged the administration to ensure timely relief, rehabilitation and preventive measures to safeguard vulnerable areas. He said affected families deserve immediate assistance and long-term solutions to recurring flood threats.
He also highlighted the growing challenge of unemployment, saying thousands of educated youth continue to wait for meaningful job opportunities. The government, he said, must formulate concrete policies to generate employment and create an environment that encourages economic growth and entrepreneurship.
The PDF President further said that the horticulture and agriculture sectors, which form the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir's economy, have suffered significantly due to changing weather patterns, market uncertainties and inadequate institutional support. He urged the government to introduce effective measures to protect farmers, orchardists and other stakeholders whose livelihoods depend on these sectors.
Hakeem also called upon opposition parties to play a constructive and responsible role by consistently highlighting issues affecting common people rather than engaging in political confrontation. "A strong opposition is essential in a democracy, but its responsibility is to raise the concerns of farmers, youth, labourers, traders, employees and every section of society. The opposition must become the voice of the people instead of remaining occupied with political point-scoring," he said.
Reiterating that governance should remain people-centric, Hakeem said the government's priority should be addressing unemployment, strengthening agriculture and horticulture, improving disaster preparedness and ensuring overall socio-economic development across Jammu and Kashmir.
