Traffic Jams

Sir,

Frequent traffic jams at many places of Jammu city are making life hell for the people. But traffic jams at various chowks in the morning and evenings has become a routine rather than exception. To substantiate the problems Bikram Chowk, Dogra Chowk Kunjwani chowk etc have emerged as problem areas in the city. Through Kunjwani Chowk which serves as a gateway to Jammu city but also is a gateway to vehicles passing towards Nagrota, Katra and Srinagar.

Commuters face hardships in reaching their destination due to traffic jams. There is a ray of hope in this sector due to the widening of National Highway. The work under taken by National Highway Authority of India is slow in this project. Roads which fall under the purview of State Government also need to be upgraded and widened and repaired. Traffic personnel manning at different check posts and squares have a hell of time to control traffic jams due to heavy rush especially during morning and evening hours. It is a matter of grave concern that there seems no possibility of solution to traffic problems in near future.

Not a single day passes without the news about a road accidents occurring in the State. Drivers during traffic jams go berserk as they try to take out vehicles out of the traffic jams without strictly following traffic rules. A few days ago a rashly driven vehicle struck an electric pole at Kunjwani and completely damaged it. Thank God there was no casualty in the accident.

In this regard urgently needed that road widening needs to be undertaken on a war footing. Side by side traffic department has to be strengthened so that they are able to cope up with the high density of traffic.

Yours etc...

Pira Ram Mahotra

Kunjwani Bye Pass

Jammu

Yours etc...
Pira Ram Mahotra
Kunjwani Bye Pass
Jammu

A bad trend

Sir,

It is a blunder one the part of the MNS and her chief to force the ''oust'' of Indians within India. The question of North or South has no value here. Maharashtra Navnirman sena actually doing more harm to the State and the Nation than the so called ''Navnirman''? There is an infinite sadness and anger among the people of India and especially that the Maharashtra, for earning a bad name, thanks to the selfish and devisive ''Vote-Bank politics''. The world knows that Maharashtra has remained a champion of secularity, unity and brotherhood for the others. The basic foundations of these principles were laid down by none other han the greatest Medieval hero- ''The Great Shiva Ji''. The bad name given the leading superstar of the Bollywood and beating and forceful ousting of the innocent workers, labourers, students, business community and even the pregnant women of the Northern regions is a very shameful and heart rendering event. What the concerned govt of the state is doing there? And what the good people and others political parties of the State are waiting for?

The situation must be nipped in the bud otherwise the venom of selfish political motives will engulf the other parts of the country as well. The concerned peopole must know that lakhs of Maharashtrians live outside Maharashtra with full dignity and respect. Moreover, will MNS chief also pack off North and South Indians, who are steadfastly serving the pious land of ''Marathas'' in army and paramilitary uniform, away from their homes and beloved ones? Is not it a sentimental hurting for the others secondly also for the great Maharashtrians firstly? What message are we sending to our neighbours, other countries and above all, the huge ''Mixed'' diaspora living abroad? The reality is just opposite. Every Indian, irrespective of the state boundaries, signs the word '' Maratha'' of our National Anthem with equal zeal, pride and enthusiasm without any hatred or ill-will. Indians love India and Indians love Maharashtra and Maharashtrians!.

The well leanred minds of the country, including the great intellectuals from Maharashtra, know better that Maharashtra is important strategic location for our nation. If the ongoing situation persists, Antisocial and Anti-Indian forces can make a mockery of the moment and try hard to harm the peaceful fabric of the Indian unity in diversity by lethal weapon of regionalism. Its the high time to end the awkward drama. The State and Central Govt. must act firmly.

Yours etc...
Raman Kumar Thakyal
Pallanwala,
Akhnoor, Jammu