Shivsena raises concern over rising unemployment, drug abuse & crime

UDHAMPUR: Shiv Sena (UBT) Jammu and Kashmir Unit has expressed serious concern over the increasing unemployment, crime, and drug abuse in the state and demanded the Modi government at the Center should introduce a job creation policy and provide unemployment allowance to educated unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir.

Manish Sahni, President Shiv Sena J&K today chaired a meeting of party workers of unit and discussed the strategies for upcoming ULB elections.

During his address, Sahni stated that the rising unemployment, drug abuse, and criminal incidents in the state have been a result of the failed policies of the central government. He said that there is a significant connection between drug abuse, increasing criminal incidents, and the alarming rate of unemployment. The disillusioned youths, due to lack of employment opportunities, are getting caught in the web of drug addiction and crime, he added.

Sahni further highlighted that the commitment made by the Saffron Party with regard to development, employment and peace, have turned out to be completely hollow. The youth population, which is considered the future of the country, is struggling with deep frustration due to unemployment, he added.

Sahni urged the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and the central government to provide an unemployment allowance of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000 per month to the educated unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir. He also demanded the immediate filling of vacant positions in various departments, along with the formulation of a job creation policy.

He asserted that the Party will continue to raise its voice against rising unemployment, drug abuse, and crime, and will strive towards a better future for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.

Among others who were present include  Gen Secretary Vikas Bakshi, vice President Sanjeev Kohli, Jatinder Arora, Prabhari Ashwani Prabhakar, president distt. Udhampur Sanjeev Sharma, Anil Vijay, Gopal Dogra, Joginder Verma, Madan Sharma, DC Sharma, Raj Singh, Rajinder Singh, Imtiyaj Hussain, Som Raj ,Rajesh Khajuria,Sahil Gandotra, Rashid Khajuria, Vishal Verma, Vijay Singh, Radhey Sham. Mohinder Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, and many others were present.