Baramulla, Dec. 21 -- A sizeable public gathering was witnessed in Baramulla on Sunday as residents from across the constituency assembled for a political meeting addressed by senior leader Touseef Raina, despite persistent rainfall and biting cold.

People began arriving early in the day at the Dak Bungalow venue, travelling from rural and urban pockets of Baramulla. The turnout included youths, senior residents and local representatives, indicating growing political engagement at the grassroots level, organisers said.

Addressing the gathering, Raina mounted a broad critique of governance in the region, alleging that public issues such as employment, infrastructure and civic amenities have remained unresolved despite repeated assurances...