Srinagar, Sep 24 (KNO): Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday hit back at the BJP amid a ruckus in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly over the government's decision to provide six free LPG cylinders annually to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families.
Speaking to reporters, Choudhary, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), questioned the BJP over the delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
“Ask BJP where is statehood? They had promised statehood after the elections. Where is that?” he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister said the BJP had made commitments on the issue at the highest constitutional forums, while the National Conference had made its promises directly to the people.
“We made promises before the people, but BJP made promises in Parliament and before the Supreme Court. Who is a bigger liar than them?” he said.
Choudhary said the government had already begun implementing its manifesto commitments and still had three years remaining in its term.
“We have at least started working on our promises. We still have three years. Remind us in 2029 and hold us accountable then,” he said.
He also accused the BJP of relying on "fake narratives" to mislead the public.
On the government's legislative agenda, Choudhary said every bill brought before the Assembly was important and that the government would continue to support measures aimed at benefiting the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Every bill has its importance. The government works on all issues to ensure people benefit in the larger public interest,” he said—(KNO)