Early Times Report
BASOHLI, Dec 6: Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said that Basohli richly deserves to be declared a 'Heritage' town, he said addressing a series of public meetings at Dalman,Benod,Manpur and Athoon in Basohli Assembly constituency here today and added BJP has always put forward this demand but there is always lack of support from the State government.
Similarly, BJP officially recognizes Basohli as a separate district in its organizational set-up but the state government has constantly denied it the status of a district,he added.
The art and painting of Basohli is hailed and promoted worldwide except in the State of J&K which is a sad irony,said Dr Jitendra Singh and described this as a glaring instance of "cultural" discrimination with Jammu due to Kashmir-centric approach of Govt. The monuments and scenic spots of the area richly deserve to be developed as tourist spots,he added. Dr Jitendra Singh said, BJP will strive for justice and due attention for Basohli. He also reiterated the demand for a separate hill district comprising Bani-Basohli-Billawar. Dr. Jitendra Singh regretted poor state of roads and said these are the issues on BJP priority. Dr. Jitendra Singh appealed for a vote for BJP so that these long standing demands of the area can be addressed. Choudhary Lal Singh,the BJP candidate from Basohli accompanied Dr Jitendra Singh during the tour. |
