Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: BJP spokesperson Dr. Tahir Chowdhary has slammed Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, for repeatedly sidelining Jammu in his public outreach and tourism promotion campaigns.
Reacting to Omar Abdullah’s participation in a tourism-related event in Ahmedabad, Dr. Chowdhary said the focus of the Chief Minister’s address — and even the event’s backdrop — was solely on “Kashmir tourism” rather than the entire Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Instead of promoting Jammu and Kashmir as one integrated tourist destination, Omar Abdullah once again chose to highlight only Kashmir. This is not the first time he has ignored Jammu’s identity, culture, and tourism potential,” Dr. Chowdhary said.
He alleged that this reflects a deeper pattern of discrimination by Kashmir-centric political parties, who “deliberately alienate Jammu” not only in tourism promotion, but also in equitable job opportunities, developmental projects, and political representation.
Dr. Chowdhary further stated, “Leaders like Omar Abdullah must remember they represent the entire Union Territory, not just one region. The people of Jammu are equal stakeholders and deserve equal opportunities in every sector. This step-motherly treatment will no longer be tolerated.”
He also accused the National Conference leadership of engaging in “double-faced politics” — seeking votes from both Jammu and Kashmir during elections, but neglecting Jammu’s interests once in power.
“During campaigns, they make grand promises to Jammu’s people, but after the elections, their real priorities become clear. Such politics of discrimination and neglect will be exposed, and the people of Jammu will hold them accountable,” he asserted.
Dr. Chowdhary urged Omar Abdullah to publicly clarify why Jammu was excluded from his tourism pitch and to assure the region’s residents of equal treatment in future initiatives.
