Srinagar, May 23 -- Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Friday charged the ruling party leaders and ministers with issuing mere statements instead of taking concrete steps to ensure justice for the families affected by the recent demolition drive in Sidhra, Jammu.
"Empty condemnation statements from ruling party leaders, including those holding powerful portfolios in the government, are meaningless in the face of such human suffering. Some of these statements are even laughable. One such statement even blamed the demolitions on the absence of statehood in J&K. Instead of stepping forward to ensure immediate relief, compensation, and rehabilitation for the affected families, the government appears more interested in politicising their pai...