Ganderbal, Nov. 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday accused the elected government of lacking a local connect and failing to address public concerns, alleging that outsourcing of government jobs could emerge as a major controversy.

Addressing party workers and local residents during a visit to Ganderbal, Lone said his party would continue its public outreach across Kashmir, adding that the focus should be on addressing what he described as political oppression and lack of development in the area.

Speaking to reporters, Lone alleged that despite years of political dominance by one party, Ganderbal had not witnessed development commensurate with the public mandate.

He also questioned the functi...