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BJP Protests NC Govt Over Unemployment, Price Hike in J&K
In Srinagar, the BJP held a protest against the NC government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
They were upset about many things, like people not having jobs, prices going up, and some saying the government is not being honest.
The BJP wanted to talk to the government by going to their office.
There were many police around to keep things safe.
At the same time, the National Conference also planned a protest to ask for more rights for Jammu and Kashmir and to make sure the central government keeps its promises.
The BJP said the NC's protest was not serious and was just to cover up their past mistakes.
BJP protested against the NC government in Srinagar over unemployment, price hike, and alleged corruption.
The protest started at Ghanta Ghar, Lal Chowk, and aimed to gherao the Civil Secretariat.
Heavy security was deployed from Ghanta Ghar to the Civil Secretariat and around the BJP office.
National Conference announced a simultaneous protest demanding statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and accountability for promises made by the Centre.
BJP's Leader of Opposition, Sunil Kumar Sharma, criticized the NC for not being serious about youth issues and for calling a protest at the same time.
- Who
- BJP leaders and workers, National Conference, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma
- What
- Protest against NC government over unemployment, price hike, and alleged corruption; National Conference protest demanding statehood
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- Wednesday
- Why
- To raise issues concerning common people, including unemployment and price hike, and to demand statehood and accountability
Key facts
- Location
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Protest Issues
- Unemployment, price hike, corruption, Panchayat elections, electricity tariff hike
- Protest Location
- Ghanta Ghar, Lal Chowk, Civil Secretariat
- Security Deployment
- Heavy security deployed from Ghanta Ghar to Civil Secretariat and around BJP office
- National Conference Protest
- Demanding statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and accountability for promises made by the Centre
Quotes
Sunil Kumar Sharma
Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
“The BJP decided to hold a protest to raise issues concerning the common people of Jammu & Kashmir--a decision announced a month ago. The primary focus of this protest is jobs for the youth.”
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“BJP is protesting on issues of unemployment, corruption and Panchayat elections. We will start from Ghanta Ghar, Lal Chowk, and go to the Secretariat to gherao it.”
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Sources
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