Jammu, May 31 -- Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Saturday criticised the government for its failure to address the escalating unemployment crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. He accused the government of lacking the seriousness and commitment needed to tackle what he described as a "burning issue", and said that rising unemployment is ruining the future of the youth.

He made these remarks today while addressing a party meeting in Jammu, which was convened to deliberate on the prevailing political and security situation, as well as certain party matters and pressing public issues. The meeting was attended by all senior party leaders from the Jammu province.

According to a party statement issued here, leaders from across the Jammu region s...