Srinagar: National Conference leader and Anantnag-Rajouri MP Mian Altaf Ahmad criticized the Union Budget for 2024-25 during the ongoing Parliament session.
Speaking on the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ahmad expressed dissatisfaction, claiming it lacked provisions for Jammu and Kashmir.
He argued that the Finance Minister should have consulted local stakeholders, including MPs from J&K, before finalizing the budget.
Ahmad highlighted several issues in the region, including rising unemployment, inflation, delayed pensions, and unpaid contractor bills.
He also pointed out the soaring cost of airfares between Srinagar and Delhi, which is affecting tourism and emergency travel.
Additionally, he noted that many infrastructure projects are stalled, suggesting the formation of a House committee to visit Jammu and Kashmir and assess the situation firsthand.
