Pawan Sharma expresses deep concern over government neglect of Chandarbhaga region

• Calls for Immediate Relief, Rehabilitation Measures and Ministerial Outreach

JAMMU: BJP State Secretary and Prabhari for District Doda, Pawan Sharma, has expressed serious concern over what he described as the continued neglect of the Chandarbhaga region (erstwhile Doda district) by the present Omar Abdullah–led government. In a strong statement issued today, Sharma said that the people of the region, already struggling to rebuild their lives after the devastating floods, feel “deeply disappointed and completely dejected” due to the government’s lack of attention.

Sharma’s remarks come after his four-day extensive visit to the Chandarbhaga region, during which he attended several meetings with BJP karyakartas and interacted with a large number of local residents, civil society members, and affected families. He said the visit further exposed the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for government intervention.

Sharma stated that, since the formation of the current government, not a single senior ministerial visit has been made to Chandarbhaga, despite the scale of destruction the area has faced. “This absence of even symbolic outreach shows the government’s insensitivity towards the suffering of our people,” he said. “Entire families have lost their homes, agricultural land has been washed away, and yet those in power have failed to even visit and take stock of their pain.”

Calling the situation “alarming and unacceptable,” Sharma highlighted that the affected communities are still waiting for comprehensive relief and a transparent rehabilitation plan. He said the local population is anxious about their future, as many have been left without shelter, livelihood, or any clear assurance of support from the administration.

Sharma emphasized that disaster-hit regions like Chandarbhaga require urgent, sustained government intervention, not apathy. He urged the state administration to immediately dispatch senior ministers and concerned departments to conduct on-ground assessments, release pending relief funds, and initiate rehabilitation works without further delay.

“The people of Doda and its adjoining areas have always stood by the nation in times of need. It is now the government’s responsibility to stand by them,” he asserted. Reaffirming the BJP’s commitment to the welfare of the people, Sharma assured that he would continue to raise these concerns at all appropriate forums until concrete action is taken. He appealed to the government to respond with seriousness, compassion, and urgency. “Our people deserve dignity, security, and a responsive government that listens and acts. Chandarbhaga cannot be left behind,” Sharma added.