Srinagar, May 19: PDP President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has opposed the decision to deploy 4,000 ex-servicemen of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, which to protect the major infrastructure, gave it a chance to address unemployment among the youth of the region.
In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Mufti said that while the service of military giants is respected, stable guard duties do not require military expertise and can be effectively controlled by trained local youth.
This type of employment can be an important lifeline for educated but unemployed youth in Jammu and Kashmir, “He wrote.” Priority to retired soldiers – many of whom already receive pension – the risk to deepen the sense of isolation to unemployed young people. ,
Mufti warned that the move could be seen as a short -term security fixed which fails to contribute to long -term peace and stability. He argued that confusing local youth in these roles will not only create employment, but will also increase the sense of inclusion, trust and share responsibility in maintaining public system.
While urging the administration to reconsider or clarify the argument behind the policy, Mufti asked for more inclusive models who address both security and socio-economic challenges in the center region.
In a post on X, Mehboba tweeted the Greater Kashmir story, saying, “Wrote to Omar Saheb that he urges to reconsider his government’s decision to employ 4,000 pre-services of his government, while I have the most respect and gratitude for my east service, which is not for crosting, which is not for the extent,
“This rising unemployment is not just an economic issue, but a social emergency. With some occasions many young drug addiction are in the grip of addiction and sadly some people are also inspired to commit suicide. We must come to defense to pay more attention to their future.”
