BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, who is the party incharge of Jammu and Kashmir, has criticized PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for allegedly being influenced by foreign powers such as Pakistan and China. He urged Mufti to focus on the development works executed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. Chugh emphasized that tourism had become more important than terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and that the youth had new dreams for their future. He highlighted progress in housing, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure projects, and announced new initiatives for education, employment, and women’s upliftment. Chugh pointed out that the general budget for Jammu and Kashmir had allocated significant amounts for various sectors, indicating that the region was moving towards development.