Senior BJP leader and MLA from Bahu Constituency, Vikram Randhawa, strongly condemned Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s support for the Rohingya community, labeling their presence in Jammu as a serious threat to the region’s security and resources. The Rohingyas, many of whom are residing illegally in Jammu, have become a contentious issue, with calls for their deportation intensifying.
In a statement released today, Randhawa expressed his concerns about the negative impact of their illegal settlement on the local population. “The presence of Rohingyas in Jammu is causing grave distress, particularly in the Bahu constituency, which has become one of the worst-affected areas. Many of them are involved in criminal activities, including theft, drug trafficking, and other illegal trades, which is creating unrest among the locals,” he stated.
Randhawa further emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir’s resources belong to its native population, asserting that the people of the Union Territory have the first right to its resources. “Allowing illegal immigrants to settle here disrupts the social fabric and hampers the region’s development,” he added.
The BJP leader also responded to CM Omar Abdullah’s statement, suggesting that the Rohingyas could be relocated to Kashmir on humanitarian grounds. Randhawa sharply rejected this idea, urging immediate action for the deportation of all illegal immigrants from the region.
“Such a move will only exacerbate the already existing challenges,” Randhawa said. He warned that the situation could worsen if the issue is not addressed urgently, calling for strong and decisive measures to protect the interests of Jammu’s residents.
