Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 17: JKPCC working president, Raman Bhalla, accompanied by former minister, Yogesh Sawhney, today addressed an impressive public meeting at Susheel Nagar in Talab Tillo, highlighting a wide spectrum of pressing public issues confronting the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting, organised by King Kumar (AEE Retd), witnessed participation from prominent citizens, retired officials, social activists, and local residents, reflecting growing public concern over governance and developmental challenges in the Union Territory.
Addressing the gathering, Bhalla launched a sharp critique of the prevailing situation, stating that rising unemployment has emerged as the biggest crisis for the youth. He said thousands of educated young people are struggling without meaningful job opportunities, leading to frustration, economic instability, and increasing migration.
Bhalla also pointed towards inflation and rising prices of essential commodities, which, he said, have severely impacted household budgets, particularly for middle and lower-income families already grappling with limited income sources.
He highlighted serious deficiencies in basic civic infrastructure, including erratic power supply, inadequate drinking water, poor road conditions, and poor sanitation system in many parts of Jammu. He noted that frequent power cuts and water shortages are disrupting daily life, affecting students, small businesses, and domestic households alike.
Raising concern over corruption and governance deficits, Bhalla alleged that delays in implementation of welfare schemes and lack of transparency have deprived deserving beneficiaries. He referred to the plight of daily wagers, Anganwadi workers, and contractual employees who continue to face job insecurity.
Former minister Yogesh Sawhney emphasized the need for strengthening grassroots-level governance and ensuring that public representatives remain accessible to the people. He stressed that local issues such as sanitation, drainage, and basic civic amenities require immediate attention and continuous monitoring. Sawhney called for collective efforts to ensure responsive administration.
The meeting was also attended by Rajesh Sharma, Janak Raj Prabhu, Jagdish Chandra, Krishan Lal, Raj Kumar, Som Raj, Karan Singh, BR Chargal (Retd CE), Dr Ravi Kumar and many others.
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