Srinagar, Nov 11 (KNS): Senior BJP leader Altaf Thakur on Wednesday questioned the performance of National Conference (NC) Members of Parliament, alleging that they had failed to effectively raise public issues and ensure adequate utilisation of development funds in Jammu and Kashmir.
Targeting NC MPs Mian Altaf Ahmad, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo, Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan and Shammi Oberoi, Thakur said people had elected them with expectations that issues such as unemployment, electricity shortages, healthcare, drinking water, road connectivity and economic development would receive greater attention.
He alleged that the MPs had not delivered tangible outcomes on several public concerns and said parliamentary representation should go beyond speeches and political statements.
Thakur also questioned the utilisation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds by the NC MPs, claiming that figures available on the MPLADS e-SAKSHI dashboard showed zero reported expenditure by Sajjad Kichloo, Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan and Shammi Oberoi, while Mian Altaf Ahmad had recorded expenditure of around 21 per cent.
"How can MPs justify such a poor record when their constituencies are struggling with basic infrastructure gaps and developmental needs?" he said, demanding an explanation from the NC leadership.
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Drawing a comparison with Union Minister and BJP MP from Udhampur, Dr Jitendra Singh, Thakur said the latter had maintained regular public outreach and engagement with officials to pursue constituency-related development works and grievances.
He said elected representatives were expected to remain accessible to people and follow up on their demands through appropriate government channels.
Thakur also questioned the NC MPs over the lack of visible progress on issues concerning unemployment, infrastructure, power supply and healthcare, saying they should present a report card of their performance before the people.
He said political statements and memorandums could not substitute sustained efforts to secure solutions to public grievances.
"People want answers, accountability and delivery. The NC MPs must come forward with their performance report card and tell people what they have actually delivered," he said.
Thakur maintained that the performance of parliamentarians should be assessed on the basis of their engagement with constituents and the development works pursued by them. (KNS)
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