PDP workers protest in Srinagar, says govt turning blind eye to people’s problems

Srinagar, Mar 28: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday held a protest here, accusing the Jammu and Kashmir government of turning a blind eye to people’s issues and not fulfilling its promises.

Scores of party leaders and workers assembled at the Press Enclave here and protested against the government.

Speaking to reporters, party leader Iqbal Tramboo said March 31 has become a “black day” for the people of Kashmir due to mounting financial pressures.

“People are under an immense tax burden. Hefty power bills are being issued, water fees are being demanded, and employees are without salaries,” he said.

Tramboo said the party wants to raise people’s issues and become their voice.

“We want to tell the Omar Abdullah government that it has not fulfilled any of its promises: the employees are without salary, contractors have not been paid their dues, and poor people are harassed to pay their bills,” he said.

The protesters later dispersed peacefully. (PTI)