SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of being indifferent to the plight of the youths of the Union Territory, who, he claimed, were turning to drugs out of joblessness and ensuing frustration.
The NC president, who is also the Srinagar MP, made the allegation while interacting with party workers who had called on him at his residence here.
The visiting delegation apprised the party president of various issues concerning the people, particularly youths.
“The J&K youths are sinking under the weight of the incumbent administration's indifference,” said Abdullah.
He also told the visiting delegation that the August 5, 2019 decision of revoking J&K's special status has adversely affected the local educated and skilled youths.
“The mounting evidence is in the form of widespread and scathing unemployment and job losses resulting in their continuing alienation and frustration,” he said.
The NC president said the incumbent administration's “lack of interest” in the needs of youths has also incurred a cost in terms of their physical and mental health.
