The Biz Reporter
Srinagar, Dec 14: In a significant announcement, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah revealed the government’s plan to provide 200 free electricity units to power consumers starting March next year, underlining the National Conference’s commitment to delivering on its electoral promises.
Speaking to Aaj Tak, Abdullah said “As far as electricity is concerned, we have made it clear to people in the last few days that we will start providing free electricity units from March next year.”
While acknowledging the current focus on maintaining maximum electricity supply during winter months, Abdullah assured that the free electricity initiative would be implemented as planned. ” Currently we are focussing to provide maximum power during winters”
The Chief Minister was equally emphatic about the government’s job creation and healthcare initiatives. “As soon as we started talking about jobs, we have started referring vacancies. We have started putting people on posts.”
“I have personally held the orders of doctors in my hands and have done the work of posting them in rural hospitals. So, we have started.”
“In the next five years, we will present all our promises to the people and ask for votes again,” he said, demonstrating confidence in the government’s performance and future electoral prospects.
When questioned about Article 370, the Chief Minister revealed that the Assembly has passed a resolution, reiterating the government’s stance. “People have entrusted us with not just 5 days, 5 weeks, or 5 months, but 5 years. We’ve already delivered on many promises, and we are committed to fulfilling every single one in the time ahead,” he stated.
