Srinagar: In a protest against official indifference and continued neglect by the authorities in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, members of a Handicapped Association staged a demonstration at Press Enclave in Srinagar.
According to Global Mirror, the protesters raised slogans against the administration, accusing it of failing to address their long-pending grievances and ignoring repeated representations submitted over the years. They alleged that despite assurances, no concrete steps have been taken to safeguard the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in the territory.
Carrying placards, the association members said that persons with disabilities continue to face immense hardships due to inadequate infrastructure, lack of employment opportunities and delayed assistance. They also claimed that a similar protest was earlier held in Jammu, but no government representative came forward to engage with them or respond to their concerns.
According to Global Mirror, the protesters raised slogans against the administration, accusing it of failing to address their long-pending grievances and ignoring repeated representations submitted over the years. They alleged that despite assurances, no concrete steps have been taken to safeguard the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in the territory.
Carrying placards, the association members said that persons with disabilities continue to face immense hardships due to inadequate infrastructure, lack of employment opportunities and delayed assistance. They also claimed that a similar protest was earlier held in Jammu, but no government representative came forward to engage with them or respond to their concerns.