Srinagar, Sept. 15 -- Amid mounting anger among apple growers, J&K Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone today lashed out at the Jammu and Kashmir government, accusing it of 'criminal negligence' as the Valley's famed apple industry stares at 'catastrophic losses'.
In a statement, Lone said that apples meant for markets across India are rotting by the truckload while the JK government looks the other way. He said the situation has pushed thousands of growers to the brink, yet no remedial measures are forthcoming from those in power.
"The apples destined for the rest of the country are in a state of rot. Massive losses for the apple growers. Inclement weather is not the fault of the government. But sitting like a mute sp...