Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 1: JKPCC working president Raman Bhalla today interacted with residents of Apna Vihar and listened to the grievances and concerns raised by locals of the area here today.
The meeting was aimed at understanding grassroot-level issues and reinforcing the Congress party’s commitment to people-centric governance.
Addressing the gathering, Bhalla said that Jammu & Kashmir is facing multiple socio-economic challenges that require sincere political will and responsive administration. He noted that issues such as rising unemployment, inflation, erratic power and water supply, deteriorating road infrastructure, inadequate healthcare facilities, pressure on education institutions, and growing drug abuse among youth continue to trouble common people across the Union Territory.
Bhalla also highlighted public resentment over delay in development works, hardships faced by daily wagers and contractual employees, lack of transparent governance, and shrinking livelihood opportunities, particularly for youth and small traders. He stressed that the voice of the people must guide policy decisions and assured that all genuine demands raised during the meeting would be taken up with the concerned authorities at appropriate forums.
“Congress has always stood for social justice, inclusive development, and protection of democratic rights. The expectations of people of Jammu & Kashmir can only be fulfilled through accountable governance and restoration of trust between administration and citizens,” Bhalla said.
The meeting witnessed active participation from party workers, local leaders, and residents of Apna Vihar, who expressed their support for Bhalla’s vision and shared their expectations for improved civic amenities and responsive leadership.
Bhalla also underlined the importance of investments in healthcare and education to ensure access to basic services in remote and underserved areas. He pointed out that many parts of Jammu and Kashmir lack proper medical facilities, forcing residents to travel long distances for treatment.
Senior leaders Satish Sharma, Sanjeev Katal, Vijay Sharma, Suraj Chopra, Neeraj Tandon, Dr Vijay Sharma, Vikas Sharma,. B.R. Chandan, Romesh Sharma, Col. S.C. Gupta (Retd), and others were also present.
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