Jammu, 12 September 2025:
Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) has accused the NC-led elected government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of indulging in blatant regional discrimination by depriving Jammu of its rightful share of CAPEX funds.
Addressing a joint press conference here at Party Headquarters today, BJP Spokespersons Gaurav Gupta and Zorawar Singh Jamwal in presence of party Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, revealed that both Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) were to receive around ₹40–50 crore each under CAPEX. However, while SMC has been granted full release of funds and is ready to begin developmental works, JMC is still awaiting nearly ₹26 crore—almost half of its allocation.
“This is a shocking example of step-motherly treatment. Despite Jammu facing devastation from cloudbursts, flash floods, and heavy rains which left roads, drains, water supply systems, and other civic infrastructure crippled, the Omar Abdullah government has not released even a single penny against JMC’s ₹60 crore proposal. The people of Jammu are being pushed to suffer while Srinagar marches ahead,” Gaurav Gupta said.
He stressed that the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), which is under the direct charge of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has failed in its duty towards Jammu. “By releasing full funds to Srinagar while deliberately stalling Jammu’s share, the NC-led dispensation has once again exposed its anti-Jammu mindset. This biased governance is unacceptable and will be resisted at every level,” he added.
Gupta further said that if the pending ₹26 crore is released without delay, urgent works like retaining walls at vulnerable Nallahs, permanent road restoration, and strengthening of water supply systems can be immediately taken up. “Temporary repairs may give short-term relief, but without permanent solutions, Jammu will remain vulnerable during every monsoon,” he warned.
Calling for immediate corrective action, Zorawar Singh Jamwal asserted that the people of Jammu will no longer tolerate discrimination. “Our demand is crystal clear—equal treatment, timely release of funds, and accelerated development. The Omar Abdullah government must answer why it gave full funds to SMC but denied the same to JMC. This betrayal of Jammu will not be forgotten,” he maintained.
Concluding the press conference, Gaurav Gupta demanded immediate release of the pending ₹26 crore for JMC, stressing that Jammu deserves nothing less than equal treatment and justice.
