PC Chief Sajad Lone lists crucial public issues in Assembly

He pitches for release of prisoners, dignified return on KPs, repealing of PSA, end to unjustified terminations, modifying and repealing the post-August 5, 2019 laws, particularly those related to land ownership.

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, MARCH 06 (STC):
People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone listed crucial public issues confronting people in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. He stressed that efforts must be made to secure the release of prisoners languishing in jails and repeal the Public Safety Act. Besides, he spoke about unjustified terminations of employees and called to end it.
The PC Chief also spoke about the dignified return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits, ease in job verification processes and passport clearances. “We need to end unjust terminations and unnecessary harassment on highways,” he said, highlighting the daily struggles faced by the people.
Regarding employment, Lone reminded the Assembly of its promises: “You have promised to provide one lakh jobs to the youth. Within three months of forming the government, you said you would pass the J&K Youth Employment Generation Act. You also said you will fill vacancies within 180 days.” He questioned whether these commitments would be honored or forgotten.
Referring to the events of August 5, 2019, Lone described them as a war on the people of Kashmir. “It felt as if they were announcing a war against us. Everyone was arrested, phones were cut off, and it was as if a huge war was happening. We were all put in jail—some had better jails, some worse—but we were all prisoners,” he said, emphasizing the collective suffering.
Lone’s sharpest remark was directed at the messaging coming from NC, which he believes lacks aspirations for the people. “The whole Parliament has to decide. Statehood has to come from there. Article 370, everything will happen from there. But what are we? What is the message to the people of J&K? To India? That we are ready to work on old salaries and compromises?”
The People’s Conference leader highlighted the need for a strong resolution to push for modifying and repealing the post-August 5, 2019 laws, particularly those related to land ownership.
(STC)