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: Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Incharge of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K, has expressed deep concern over the sharp rise in prices of essential commodities, particularly vegetables and fruits, which is severely impacting the common households of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr. Pardeep Mahotra said that while incessant rains and floods have undoubtedly caused large-scale damage to crops, homes, roads, bridges, and transportation networks across the region, the crisis is now being compounded by unchecked price rise. The supply chains have been badly disrupted, crops have been washed away, and the pockets of ordinary citizens are bleeding under the unbearable cost of daily essentials, he said.
Dr. Pardeep strongly cautioned that this grim situation cannot be allowed to worsen under the excuse of natural calamity alone. He said that the end of rainfall does not automatically bring relief, and inflation is already looming large over the vulnerable population. “It is now the duty of the government and the concerned departments to ensure that the tragedy of floods is not converted into an opportunity for black-marketeers,” he warned.
Dr. Pardeep urged the J&K Government to immediately intervene by ensuring adequate supply, curbing hoarding, and strictly monitoring the market to prevent over-pricing. “Those indulging in hoarding, black-marketing and looting the helpless citizens must be dealt with iron hands. The government must not allow profiteers to feed on the blood of the vulnerable,” Dr. Pardeep asserted.
Dr. Pardeep demanded that the administration work out clear mechanisms to restore smooth availability of essentials and protect the interests of the people. “The people of J&K are already battling the aftermath of floods. They cannot be left to further suffer at the mercy of exploiters in the markets,” he added.
