Sajad Lone seeks assurance on key welfare issues in Assembly to withdraw amendments

Jammu : MLA Handwara and Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone took a firm stand in the Legislative Assembly today, asserting that he would withdraw proposed amendments on crucial welfare issues only if the government provided a solid commitment to their resolution.

Lone advocated for the regularization of daily wagers, casual laborers, NREGA staff and CIC operators. He also demanded 200 free electricity units and 12 gas cylinders annually to alleviate the burden on the common people.

“If the government unequivocally commits to resolving these pressing issues, I have no objection to withdrawing the amendments,” Lone declared.

In response, CM Omar Abdullah assured Sajad Lone that the government was considering these demands and that relevant announcements would be made in the budget presentation tomorrow.