Jammu, May 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Saturday hit back at Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma over his remarks that the National Conference-led government was "on ventilator support", saying the ruling dispensation was elected by the people in accordance with the Constitution of India.

Speaking to reporters during a visit to a polytechnic and ITI institution, Choudhary said the focus of the government was on strengthening skill education and employment opportunities for youth in Jammu and Kashmir.

"Polytechnics and ITIs prepare skilled children. We want good subjects and courses so that students study well and get employment," he said, while urging Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to introduce mo...