 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 3: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former minister, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, today visited several rain and flood-affected areas of Jammu and its periphery to personally take stock of the damages and assess the immediate needs of the people.
During his visit to Mangu Chak and Khandwal, Mr Sadhotra interacted with the affected families and reassured them that the Omar Abdullah- led government is taking all possible steps to mitigate their sufferings and restore normalcy at the earliest.
Sadhotra said that the administration has been put on high alert on the directions of Chief Minister Jenab Omar Abdullah, who is personally monitoring the situation round-the-clock. He said that the government's priority is to ensure safety, relief, and rehabilitation of all those hit by the rains and floods.
"Like during the devastating floods of 2014, Jenab Omar Abdullah is determined to steer the people out of this testing phase with courage, compassion, and resolve," Sadhotra said.
The National Conference Additional General Secretary expressed deep solidarity with the sufferers, assuring them that the government remains fully committed to their cause. He said that the CM Omar Abdullah has always believed in putting people first, and therefore, every possible effort is being made to provide timely relief, medical care, and necessary support to families in distress. Sadhotra reiterated that the National Conference stands shoulder to shoulder with the people in this hour of crisis.
"Our government not only committed to immediate relief but also to long-term rehabilitation of those whose lives and livelihoods have been disrupted," he said, adding that NC cadre at all levels have been directed to remain with the people and extend all possible assistance. Highlighting the pressing issues of the flood-hit areas, Sadhotra urged the administration to immediately take up the matter with the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) regarding the realignment of the Ring Road, which has become the prime cause of water logging in village Mangu Chak and adjoining localities. He said such man-made factors compounded the natural disaster and must be addressed urgently to prevent future suffering.
Highlighting the proactive approach of the present dispensation, Sadhotra appreciated the officers for remaining in the field, identify the worst-hit families, and extend them urgent support without delay. He urged the administration for coordinating efforts to prevent outbreak of waterborne diseases in inundated areas.
The former Minister urged people not to lose hope, as the government and National Conference leadership are with them at every step. He said that resilience and collective spirit have always defined the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and once again, this spirit will help overcome the present challenge.
Sadhotra reiterated that under the dynamic leadership of Jenab Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir will successfully come out of this difficult situation. "National Conference is and will always remain the voice and strength of the people," he said, assuring the affected families that relief, restoration, and rehabilitation will continue to remain the topmost priority.
A Committee of Locals headed by Jatinder Singh Lucky organized blankets for the needy people at Mangoo Chak.
Those accompanying Sadhotra during the visit included Naresh Bittu, Chander Mohan Sharma, Raghubir Singh District Presidents of Jammu district, Randhir Singh Chib District Secretary, Rakesh Kumar Sharma YNC District President, Jatinder Singh Lucky, Veer Ji Bhat, Gurmeet Singh Jimmy and Block Presidents Bishan Dass Bhagat, Gurnam Singh, Ashwani Charak, Jatinder Choudhary, Organizer Manmohan, Amit Kumar, Narinder Singh Jamwal and Dhruv Singh Jamwal, Ranjeet Singh, Akshay Kumar. |
