Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 9: Member Parliament (MP) Jammu-Poonch Constituency Madan Lal Sharma called upon the Government to pass the resolution in the Cabinet and Assembly to include Jats under OBC category on the pattern of other parts of the country.
He said this, while addressing a public meeting at village Lalyal in Raipur-Domana constituency.
He informed that Jats are also under privileged sections and fulfill the criteria to be considered under OBC category.
Sharma emphasized on the need for holistic development of under developed urban and rural pockets as road connectivity, water, sanitation, education and health are the basic rights of all sections of society irrespective of any distinction of caste, creed or colour.
He asked the people to avail benefits under various central and social protection schemes run by the Government.
He laid stress on social audit and asked the community leaders to monitor and keep close vigil on these programmes.
Sharma also felt the need of promoting communal harmony in view of prevailing situation. He said that India is a secular country and bonds of amity and brotherhood are very strong and every body should work to supplement the effort.
He announced construction of community hall under MP LADS scheme.
Among others present were Jaswant Singh, Paramjeet Singh, Sarpanch, Madan Lal, etc.
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