Congress indulging in baseless allegations, silent on facts and solutions, says BJP
PIONEER NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun
The Bharatiya Janata Party State spokesman and Dharampur MLA Vinod Chamoli said that the Congress should also present its clear perspective and solutions to the issues it is raising questions about. Merely levelling accusations and creating confusion among the public cannot be the role of a responsible opposition.
Regarding corruption allegations, he said that Congress should clarify which cases, documents and facts it is questioning the government on. It is easy to make allegations, but solid evidence is needed to substantiate them. The opposition has the right to disagree with the government’s policies and decisions, but linking every administrative decision to corruption is not appropriate. The public needs answers based on facts, not the politics of accusations.
On the issue of land laws, Chamoli said that the Congress should discuss the provisions and the objectives in force in the State. The State government has implemented strict land purchase and sale regulations, which prohibit outsiders from purchasing agricultural and horticultural land in mountainous districts. Congress should explain what concrete shortcomings it sees in the current system and what alternatives it proposes. Merely raising concerns will not protect the state’s interests.
Regarding the allegations being made regarding mining, Chamoli said that questions can be raised about mining revenue, action against illegal mining, and the monitoring system, but it is not appropriate to accuse the entire system without specific cases and evidence. If Congress has facts related to irregularities, they should present them and demand accountability. Putting the government in the dock based on mere allegations does not solve real problems.
Regarding employment and recruitment examinations, he said that the recruitment process for government jobs has progressed during the tenure 0f the State government under chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Strict laws have also been enacted to prevent incidents like cheating and paper leaks in competitive examinations. The Uttarakhand Competitive Examination Act provides for severe punishment and fines for offenders. Wherever irregularities are found in the recruitment process, action should be taken. The Congress party should also share its concrete suggestions to make the recruitment system transparent and effective.
Chamoli said that migration is a serious issue for Uttarakhand and cannot be denied. However, instead of merely expressing concern, there should be a concrete discussion on measures such as employment, self-employment, skill development, and strengthening the local economy. Congress should explain its practical plan to increase livelihood opportunities in the mountainous regions and keep villages populated. The public needs solutions in addition to listing problems.
