In an era where the world is rapidly embracing digitization, the people of Tangmarg Hardu Madam, Khachipora, Gutlipora, Zeran, and other adjoining areas of Tangmarg Baramulla continue to suffer from abysmal network connectivity due to the sheer negligence of telecom giants Airtel and Jio. Despite repeated pleas, complaints, and public outcries, these service providers have shamelessly ignored the persistent demand for stable connectivity, leaving thousands stranded in a black hole of communication failure.
A Long-Standing Demand, Perpetual Neglect: For years, residents have been raising their voices against this appalling network crisis, but their demands have fallen on deaf ears. Whether it’s for education, business, emergency services, or basic communication, the people of these areas have been denied their fundamental right to reliable network access. This is not just a technical issue—it is a gross failure of responsibility by Airtel and Jio, whose towering claims of superior coverage stand exposed as hollow and deceptive marketing gimmicks.
The Irony Of The Digital Age: It is beyond shameful that in the 21st century—an age dominated by digital advancements—thousands of people in these regions still struggle with poor connectivity. The government boasts of Digital India and 5G expansion, yet these areas are still deprived of even basic 4G stability. What good is digitization if millions are excluded from its benefits due to the incompetence and indifference of telecom service providers?
Time For Urgent Government Intervention: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir and the Chief Minister are strongly urged to intervene and put an immediate end to this travesty. The masses have waited long enough, and patience has run out. This is not a privilege; it is a right. It is high time Airtel and Jio are held accountable for their failure to deliver on their promises. The people of Hardu Madam, Khachipora, Gutlipora, Zeran, and nearby areas demand an urgent resolution to this issue, and they will no longer tolerate the neglect.
“A hugely unstable network system will no longer be just a “network issue”, it will turn into a widespread movement against corporate deception and administrative negligence. The patience of the people has run out. It is time for action, accountability, and justice. No more lies. No more delays. Fix the issue Now. Enough of false assurances and empty responses. The time for action is now, before this issue escalates into mass protests and legal action. The people refuse to be silent victims of corporate apathy any longer.”
A Never-Ending Tale of Neglect,False Promises: For years, the masses of these areas have been pleading, writing letters, filing complaints, and raising their voices—yet Airtel and Jio continue their shameless apathy. These telecom giants have flourished on false promises and misleading advertisements, touting their networks as “the fastest and most reliable.” Reality, however, exposes their deception. Call drops, fluctuating signals, slow data speeds, and frequent disconnections have become a daily ordeal. Students, professionals, businesses, and even emergency services suffer due to pathetic network failures. Even after highlighting the issue multiple times, no action has been taken. Every request is turned into white noise met with empty assurances, meaningless press releases, and token responses that lead nowhere. How long will Airtel and Jio keep cheating the people with their false commitments? How long will the authorities remain complicit in this neglect?
The Ultimate Irony: A Digital Age Without Connectivity: It is laughable, yet tragic, that in 2025, when the world is moving towards 6G, AI-driven technologies, and cloud-based innovations, the people of Hardu Madam, Khachipora, Gutlipora, Zeran, and nearby areas are still struggling to make a simple phone call or load a basic webpage.
Enough is Enough;A Demand For Immediate Intervention: The People’s Demands Are Clear:
1. Immediate improvement in Airtel and Jio’s network infrastructure in these areas.
2. Strict monitoring of telecom services to prevent further negligence.
3. Permanent solutions, not temporary fixes or false assurances.
4. Government-backed intervention and penalties for service providers failing to meet basic standards.
5. Transparency—no more misleading advertisements and fake promises.
A Final Warning To Airtel And Jio: If these issues are not resolved immediately, the people of Hardu Madam, Khachipora, Gutlipora, Zeran, and adjoining areas will not remain silent anymore. A hugely unstable network system will no longer be just a “network issue”, it will turn into a widespread movement against corporate deception and administrative negligence. The patience of the people has run out. It is time for action, accountability, and justice. No more lies. No more delays. Fix the issue Now. Enough of false assurances and empty responses. The time for action is now, before this issue escalates into mass protests and legal action. The people refuse to be silent victims of corporate apathy any longer.
(The author is a freelancer. The views, opinions and conclusions expressed in this article are those of the author and aren’t necessarily in accord with the views of “Kashmir Horizon”)
