13/02/2026
Farmers are the backbone of Kashmir’s economy, yet when it comes to supporting them, they often feel unheard and ignored. During the recent election campaign, leaders of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference travelled across the Valley promising that if they came to power, KCC loans would be waived off. Many people trusted these assurances and voted for them, especially since their election symbol — the plough — represents the farming community.
Today, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has stated that there is no proposal to waive KCC loans. This has left many farmers disappointed and questioning whether election promises were merely political slogans. Why make commitments during campaigns if there is no intention or plan to fulfill them?
Across different parts of India, governments introduce schemes and relief packages for farmers, and large corporate loans worth crores are often restructured or waived. But when it comes to ordinary farmers struggling to survive, suddenly there is said to be no budget and no proposal.
The question many people are asking is: how long will the common people of Kashmir continue to feel ignored, especially those who feed the region and sustain its economy?
