JAMMU, Feb. 6 -- Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday sharply criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory budget, calling it "National Conference-centric" and alleging that it offers nothing to daily wagers, unemployed youth, BPL and EWS families.
Addressing a press conference, Sharma claimed the budget was crafted to benefit National Conference MLAs, alleging that funds allocated by the Centre were diverted to NC-held constituencies. "This is a budget for NC MLAs. There is nothing in it for the common people of Jammu and Kashmir," he said.
He accused the government of betraying daily wagers by failing to announce a clear, time-bound regularisation policy. "Daily wagers have been fed false promises for a ...