Jammu, Feb 18: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday asked how protest banners surfaced inside and outside the Assembly.
Talking to reporters here, Choudhary said, “How did the banner come there? This is being planted,” he said, alleging that BJP leaders were orchestrating protests in cases related to National Law University, daily wagers and other issues.
He said that any grievance against police conduct should be taken up with the Chief Minister through proper channels.
He maintained that the present government was elected by the people after decades and understands which issues are genuine and which are politically motivated. “We know which protest is legitimate and which is being done at the behest of a party,” he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister also hit back at BJP leaders over remarks that some politicians were “growing on Delhi’s pieces.” Without naming individuals directly, he referred to instances where leaders elected from other states chose different home states, calling it “double politics.”
On the issue of unemployment and youth concerns, Dy CM Choudhary said such matters cannot be resolved through street theatrics. He urged opposition leaders to seek appointments with the Chief Minister and present their demands formally.
Referring to the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg from February 23, he said the event would boost tourism and inspire local youth. He cited sporting icons such as Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev and Virat Kohli as examples of how athletes motivate young people across the country.
“Players from across India and abroad will participate. Tourists will come. This will help our youth move forward in sports,” he said.
