MLA Sajad Lone highlights threat to employment opportunities in J&K by outsourcing jobs

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, MAY 03 (STC): National Conference – led government is systematically converting secure government positions in the region into private roles, claims Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone while addressing a gathering at Lolab today.
Sajad Lone said, “The biggest threat is, let me tell you, that they are converting government jobs into private jobs through an outsource model,” he warned. He openly suspected ulterior motives behind this shift, declaring, “I say with the beat of a drum that somewhere the government has some benefit, some vested interest in it.” He noted that due to the promotion of this outsource model, the authorities have effectively stopped contractual, and all other types of traditional employment avenues.
He launched a scathing critique of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, suggesting a Right to Information query would reveal how rarely the leader actually sits in his office.
“He is enjoying. Enjoying life. He also knows he is not going to come back next time,” Lone claimed. He pointed out the harsh economic realities facing the poor, noting that everyday expenses, such as gas prices and bus fares, have steadily increased.
Notably, the JKPC Chief chaired a massive workers meeting at Lalpora Lolab, where party workers and local leadership discussed public issues, organizational strengthening and the roadmap ahead.
Addressing the gathering, Lone emphasized the deep historical ties between his party and the residents of Lolab. Acknowledging the recent electoral victory of the National Conference candidate in the region, he urged the public to actively question the ruling party.
“The people of Lolab are our own people. Our relationship with you is not just of today, but from a very long time,” Lone stated. He challenged citizens to demand accountability from their representatives, urging them to seek accountability, “Ask them for those 12 gas cylinders, that free electricity, that free ration, those 1 lakh jobs and the other things.”
He stressed the importance of reminding the National Conference of the very issues upon which they secured their mandate & determine how utterly they have failed to fulfill those promises at the ground
Turning his attention to the current administration, Lone described the government as lacking transparency and direction. “Let me tell you one thing, this government of today, it is a total confusion. Nobody knows what is happening,” he remarked.

(Straight Talk Communications)