Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 11: Former Minister and working president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Raman Bhalla, today launched a scathing attack on the elected representatives of Jammu district, accusing them of maintaining a “criminal silence” over the mounting day-to-day problems faced by residents of the region.
Addressing a meeting of the District Congress Committee (DCC) Jammu Urban at party office here today Bhalla said that civic issues in Jammu city were compounding with every passing day, while those entrusted with representing the people had failed to discharge their responsibilities. He alleged that the ongoing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was being misused by BJP members, who, instead of raising pressing public concerns, were indulging in “irrelevant and emotive issues” to divert attention from their governance failures.
Highlighting the deteriorating civic infrastructure in Jammu, the senior Congress leader said that the devastating floods in August had severely damaged roads, drainage systems, and other essential infrastructure in many parts of the region. However, he alleged that no substantial or time-bound measures had been taken to restore normalcy or provide relief to affected residents.
Bhalla further claimed that people in several localities of Jammu city and adjoining areas were grappling with acute shortages of drinking water, erratic power supply, poor sanitation, and dilapidated roads. He said overflowing drains, pothole-ridden streets, and uncollected garbage had become a routine sight, posing health hazards and inconveniencing commuters.
DCC Jammu Urban president and former minister Yogesh Sawhney, highlighted the growing day-to-day problems faced by residents of Jammu city, alleging that the indifferent attitude of elected representatives and those at the helm of affairs has aggravated public hardships. He said that people across various localities of Jammu were grappling with basic civic issues, including irregular water supply, unscheduled power cuts, damaged roads, poor sanitation, and inadequate drainage facilities. He alleged that despite repeated complaints from residents, the authorities have failed to take effective steps to address these concerns.
Party leaders Rajesh Sharma, Sanjeev Kaital, Chander Shekhar, Pawan Sharma, Latish Sharma, Pardeep Bhagat, Janak Raj and Ram Magotra also spoke in the meeting.
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