General discussion on Budget resumes in Assembly

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday discussed the budget 2025 presented by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday.
Initiating the budget discussion, Javed Hussain Baig presented a holistic view of the budget saying that it speaks of the futuristic approach of the present dispensation. He said that it is a balanced budget taking care of all sections of the society. He added that the people have huge expectations from the government and all the promises made with them will be fulfilled.
Tariq Hameed Karra, while speaking on the proposed budgetary provisions, said that there is longer positivity in the budget touching all the social sectors. However, he said that the issue of daily wagers, anganwadi workers, filling up of vacant posts, rehabilitation of Kashmiri pandits should have found due prominence in the budget.
He also talked in detail about other social aspects and economic aspects, sustainable tourism and mineral exploitation among other things. He said that we carry a profound responsibility on our shoulders towards the welfare of the people who have voted for us for the good of the community and we are duty bound to respect the mandate of the people.
Arjun Singh Raju extended his whole support to the budget presented by Omar Abdullah saying that it is a vision, roadmap and commitment to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the budget stands as a beacon of hope ensuring that no section of the society is left behind in terms of growth and development.
Tanvir Sadiq, while participating in the discussion, said that it is a historic moment that such a budget has been presented in Jammu and Kashmir despite the J&K being heavily deficit.
“It is the first budget of our government and it is a good beginning despite facing a very difficult situation. All the promises made with the people will be fulfilled in a phased manner,” he maintained.
Sunil Bharadwaj said that the budget does not reflect the aspirations of the people completely.
Nazir Gurezi, while speaking on the occasion, said that it is an extremely balanced budget that has taken care of most of the downtrodden people.
“It is the first budget of our government and the people will witness our progress and performance in the next five years. We will address all issues in due course of time,” he said.
Balwant Singh Mankotia hailed the support being provided to the J&K of Jammu and Kashmir by the Union Government.
Farooq Shah said that it is a remarkable budget as it has taken care of every section of the society, particularly its focus on women empowerment, tourism, 200 units of free electricity and marriage assistance among other things. He said that Jammu and Kashmir can come up as Switzerland of Asia if we fully explore the tourism potential of J&K.