 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 28: Senior Congress leader and DDC Suchetgarh, Taranjit Singh Tony has strongly criticized the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department for its failure to provide clean drinking water to several areas of Jammu, including Ratti Sarai, Sunjwan, Barmini, Chatha, Bathindi, Trikuta Nagar, Sainik Colony, Chowadi, Rajiv Nagar, Qasim Nagar, and Bahu Fort. As summer approaches, these areas are grappling with an acute shortage of potable water, causing severe hardships for the residents.
In a press release issued here today, Tony lambasted the PHE authorities for their inefficiency, alleging that they are failing in their fundamental duty to supply drinking water. He stated that despite repeated appeals from the residents, no concrete measures have been taken to resolve the crisis. "The non-functionality of the PHE department is not just negligence but amounts to a criminal offense, as depriving people of clean drinking water is a violation of their basic rights," he said.
Expressing his deep concern over the deteriorating water supply situation, Tony made a fervent appeal to PHE Minister Javed Rana to take immediate and stern action against the officials responsible for this gross mismanagement. He emphasized that those who are deliberately neglecting their duties must be held accountable.
The senior Congress leader also urged the minister to release funds for the installation of proposed tube wells and expedite the implementation of various water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission in these affected areas. "Despite the scorching summer looming ahead, there seems to be no seriousness among the PHE staff, from the department officials to the Chief Minister's office. This apathy must end immediately," he asserted.
Tony called upon the government to prioritize this crisis and ensure uninterrupted water supply to the residents. He warned that if corrective measures are not taken at the earliest, massive protests will be launched to press for the people's fundamental rights. He also reaffirmed his commitment to standing with the people in their fight for basic amenities and urged the administration to act swiftly before the situation worsens further. |
