Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Nov 9: The recently elected three independent Block Development Council Chairpersons of Vijaypur Assembly Constituency today met former minister Surjeet Singh Slathia and unfolded their vision of transforming the rural landscape of their blocks as per the aspirations of people, who voted them to basic level democratic institutions.
The three chairpersons, Jogeshwar Singh Jamwal of Vijaypur Block, Darshan Singh of Ramgarh Block and Rajni Devi of Block Bari-Brahmna along with a larger number of Sarpanchs and Panchs sought good wishes and complimented Slathia for laying a sound edifice of development across the Constituency, saying they will carry forward this mission with zeal, devotion and dedication.
They asserted that rural development of these blocks will be carried out as per priorities fixed by the people so that benefits of various schemes percolate down to them in a time bound manner expeditiously.
Surjeet Singh Slathia said that he was confident and optimistic about their pro-active role towards the welfare of people, given their track record of public service at grass roots level. He said rural development forms core of the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir, which has remained a cherished agenda and political philosophy of National Conference.
He said though the National Conference did not participate in these elections yet the historic role of the party in strengthening democracy at grass roots level cannot be undermined.
Slathia hoped that the Chairperson and other elected representatives of Panchayats will put in their best and reach out to the people in a big way so that their urges and aspirations are fulfilled. He exhorted them to generate awareness about various welfare schemes and solicit their pro-active involvement in accomplishing the developmental agenda set for upliftment of the blocks they represent.
The Block Development Chairpersons assured Surjeet Singh Slathia that they will take all necessary steps to meet the expectations of the people who have reposed their faith and confidence in them and the Panchayats they formed.
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