Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 22: The people in Jammu and Kashmir are facing immense hardships due to rising prices, unemployment and lack of adequate development across multiple sectors.
This was stated by JKPCC working president Raman Bhalla, addressing a public meeting held here today.
The programme was organized by Satpaul Mandi along with block president Miran Sahib Gurmeet Singh Gumma.
Addressing the gathering, Bhalla expressed serious concern over the growing unemployment among educated youth and demanded a comprehensive recruitment drive to fill vacant government posts.
He emphasized the need for skill development initiatives and transparent recruitment processes to secure the future of youth.
Highlighting civic issues, Bhalla pointed to the deteriorating condition of basic amenities in Jammu South and adjoining rural areas.
He cited irregular water supply, poor road connectivity, inadequate drainage systems, erratic power supply and insufficient healthcare facilities as major concerns.
He urged the administration to prioritize grassroots-level development and ensure transparent utilization of public welfare funds, stressing the need to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions.
In his concluding remarks, Bhalla assured that the Congress party would continue to raise public issues at every platform and fight for employment opportunities, improved infrastructure and social security measures.
He urged party workers to stay united and strengthen grassroots outreach.
Separately, Bhalla expressed concern over the growing hardships faced by traders and the business community across the Union Territory.
He noted that small and medium traders, shopkeepers, transporters, hoteliers and entrepreneurs are grappling with declining sales, rising operational costs and policy uncertainties.
“Local markets are under stress due to reduced consumer purchasing power and increasing competition from online platforms without adequate regulatory safeguards,” he added.
The meeting concluded with a resolve to intensify efforts to safeguard the rights and interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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.
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