 Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 22: A well-attended public meeting was convened today at Sheanchak in the Jammu South constituency by JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla.
The programme was organized by Satpaul Mandi and Block President Miran Sahib Gurmeet Singh Gumma. A large number of local residents, party workers, and prominent citizens participated in the gathering and expressed their concerns regarding pressing public issues. Among others who addressed the gathering were Bishan Dass (Panch), Satya Devi (Panch), S. Gurcharan Singh, Mohinder Singh, Sarpanch Ashok Kumar, Bodh Raj Angurana, Ved Parkash, Charanjeet, Mohinder Lal, Sardari Lal, Om Parkash (Panch), Tarsem Lal, Rakesh (Panch), and Ranjan, who reiterated the need for strengthening grassroots democracy and ensuring people-centric governance.
Addressing the gathering, Raman Bhalla said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are facing immense hardships due to rising prices, unemployment, and lack of adequate development in several sectors. He expressed concern over the growing unemployment among educated youth and demanded a comprehensive recruitment drive to fill vacant government posts in various departments. Bhalla emphasized that the youth of J&K deserve better opportunities, skill development initiatives, and transparent recruitment processes to secure their future.
Bhalla further highlighted the worsening condition of basic civic amenities in many parts of Jammu South and adjoining rural areas. He pointed out irregular water supply, poor road connectivity, inadequate drainage systems, erratic power supply, and lack of proper healthcare facilities.
He urged the administration to prioritize development works at the grassroots level and ensure that funds allocated for public welfare are utilized efficiently and transparently. He stressed that Panchayati Raj Institutions must be empowered to address local issues effectively.
Raising the issue of inflation, Bhalla said that soaring prices of essential commodities, LPG, fuel, and daily-use items have severely affected middle-class families, farmers, and laborers. He also expressed concern over the plight of farmers who are struggling due to inadequate support prices, lack of irrigation facilities, and increasing input costs. He demanded timely compensation for crop losses and stronger support mechanisms to protect the agricultural community of J&K.
The senior Congress leader also spoke about the need to restore full democratic rights and statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the aspirations of the people can only be fulfilled through a fully functional democratic setup with elected representatives accountable to the public. Bhalla asserted that strengthening democratic institutions and safeguarding constitutional rights are essential for lasting peace, stability, and development in the region. |
