Some NC stalwarts sent to Delhi lost their loyalty to Delhi’s pollution: CM Omar Abdullah

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 30 (STC): The National Conference (NC) has always sent its strongest and most seasoned leaders to Delhi to represent Jammu and Kashmir but some of them “got affected by Delhi’s pollution” and failed to live up to expectations.
This was stated by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah while addressing a public gathering in Handwara today.
He said the party’s consistent effort has been to ensure that J&K’s voice is heard at the highest level.
“From Sheikh Sahib to Dr. Farooq Sahib and now to me, our party has always sent our colleagues to Delhi so that they can represent our people. But some of them, after going there, got affected by Delhi’s pollution,” Omar said while hinting that some past leaders lost touch with their roots.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that the newly elected three Rajya Sabha members from Jammu and Kashmir would carry forward the legacy of representing the people with honesty and conviction.
The CM said that his party stands firm on the promises it made to the people and will fulfill each of them in due course of time.
“We are a promise-making party. On the basis of these promises, this government was formed. We fought the elections in September and October last year, and God willing, we will fulfill all those promises,” he said.
Omar also said that the NC leadership believes in representation, education, and empowerment of the youth. “Our children are now entering medicine and other professional fields. But this will only be possible if they are represented properly by you, by your votes and your trust,” he told the gathering present on the occasion.
He urged party workers to stay united and proactive. “We take tough and timely decisions because we are responsible to the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. “We do not shy away from challenges, we face them with resolve.”
Concluding his speech, Omar said, “Our focus is not on slogans but on substance. Every promise we made from governance to development will be honored.”
(Straight Talk Communications)