Srinagar, June 29 -- J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Sunday issued a sharp critique of the administration's handling of daily wagers' regularization, denouncing National Conference's second election manifesto promise as "magic and mythology."

In a meticulously structured statement, Lone delivered a data-driven rebuttal of what he views as the government's misleading narrative. Providing a factual overview, he stated, "The official count of Daily Wagers is 61,000. That is the official count. But there are claimants and this number could exceed to 100,000."

Continuing his breakdown, Lone laid out the stark fiscal reality underpinning the issue. "As on date the daily wagers are paid ?9,000 per month per pers...