Local Concerns in Jammu and Kashmir: Protecting Jobs and Land

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary emphasizes the need to protect local jobs and land amid external pressures. He criticized the sale of land to non-residents and advocated for safeguarding local interests. Choudhary also urged policy adjustments to combat regional terrorism and support peace initiatives.

Jammu and Kashmir's Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, has underscored the critical importance of ensuring that local residents have protected access to jobs and land. Highlighting instances where outside individuals acquired land and government positions, he urged fortification of local rights.

Choudhary called on the BJP to address local grievances and opposed the special status resolution that contradicts the welfare of Jammu residents. He criticized recent hire practices that disadvantage local youth, stressing their inability to compete with candidates from other regions.

In light of recent security challenges, he mourned the loss of local defense personnel and demanded that agencies revise their strategies against terrorism, focusing on peace while honoring constitutional values.

(With inputs from agencies.)