{"id":20593,"date":"2026-05-21T19:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=20593"},"modified":"2026-05-21T19:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:17:39","slug":"elected-govt-disappointing-jk-people-mp-ruhullah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/elected-govt-disappointing-jk-people-mp-ruhullah\/","title":{"rendered":"Elected Govt disappointing J&#038;K people: MP Ruhullah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Handwara, May 21:\u00a0<\/strong>Member Parliament (MP), Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday said people of Jammu and Kashmir were getting disappointed with the elected government \u201cone way or another&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to reporters here, Ruhullah criticised the government over the demolition drive at Sidra and said the elected dispensation must take responsibility instead of remaining silent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government is disappointing people one way or the other. If they cannot stop this, then at least they should tell the people who is behind it so that we will fight against them if they do not want to,\u201d he said. \u201cOtherwise, it is the government which should do it. They are elected representatives and an elected government.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mehdi, a National Conference (NC) leader, said an elected government was expected to stand with the people and address their concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha\u2019s remarks on restoration of statehood, the MP said larger questions linked to the developments of 2019 still remained unanswered. \u201cTime will speak on statehood restoration. But what about the atrocity beyond statehood in 2019? When will the sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir be respected?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Member Parliament appealed to his colleague, Engineer Rashid not to withdraw from politics after the Baramulla MP recently hinted at stepping away from electoral politics during his father\u2019s funeral gathering.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI heard his speech. It is his personal choice whether to remain away from politics or not,\u201d Ruhullah told reporters.<\/p>\n<p>He said faith teaches people to remain determined and steadfast on the chosen path despite difficulties and pressure. \u201cAllah asks us to stay steadfast and determined on the track,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Without naming anyone, Ruhullah said, \u201cPeople often leave only after greed or when they come under someone\u2019s power. But Er Rashid has seen challenges, family issues and difficult circumstances. Despite that, he continued his work with dignity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The MP said he could relate to Er Rashid\u2019s struggles and understood what the Baramulla MP may be going through emotionally and politically after years in jail.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want him not to quit and remain determined,\u201d he added<strong>\u2014(KNO)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Handwara, May 21:\u00a0Member Parliament (MP), Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday said people of Jammu and Kashmir were getting disappointed with the elected government \u201cone way or another&#8221;. Speaking to reporters here, Ruhullah criticised the government over the demolition drive at Sidra and said the elected dispensation must take responsibility instead of remaining silent. 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