Srinagar, Sep 15 (KNO): Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Monday slammed National Conference-led government over its handling of the ongoing crisis caused by disruptions on the Srinagar\u2013Jammu national highway.<\/p>\n
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In a post on X, formerly twitter, Lone minced no words in castigating the government over hindrances in movement of apple trucks on the highway.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe apples destined for the rest of the country are in a state of rot. Massive losses for the apple growers. I am sure there must be some remedial measures,\u201d Lone said in post on X, as per news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO)<\/p>\n
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Lone criticized the administration\u2019s inaction, saying that sitting like a mute spectator and doing nothing is criminal.<\/p>\n
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\u201cInclement weather is not fault of the government. But sitting like a mute spectator and doing nothing is criminal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Lone also asked Omar Abdullah to work out a strategy for facilitating unhindered movement of trucks on the highway. \u201cStop wandering aimlessly across the country. Sit with your officers and stakeholders and work out a strategy,\u201d he posted on X.<\/p>\n
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Lone\u2019s remarks came as hundreds of trucks carrying apples remain stranded, triggering protests and shutdowns across fruit mandis in the Valley.<\/p>\n
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Growers have warned of a valley-wide strike if the situation is not resolved within 48 hours\u2014(KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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