*NC focuses on ULB, Panchayat polls: Gupta
Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Mar 28: The National Conference (NC) leader and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra and Provincial president for Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today asserted that the party’s anticipated success in the upcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) and Panchayat elections across the Jammu region will significantly strengthen the Omar Abdullah-led government’s development outreach and help reverse the decade-long developmental setbacks witnessed during the previous BJP regime.
Addressing a workers’ meeting of Jammu East Assembly Segment at NC Bhavan, Jammu, chaired by Chandar Mohan Sharma District president Jammu Urban, Sadhotra emphasized the urgent need to prioritize urban development and grassroots governance in the region.
“People of Jammu have realized the hollow promises made over the past decade. The forthcoming ULB and Panchayat elections will provide them an opportunity to reinforce a Government that is committed to inclusive growth and equitable development,” Sadhotra said.
He criticized the BJP’s much-publicized Smart City initiative in Jammu, alleging that it failed to deliver tangible results on the ground. He said basic urban infrastructure continues to suffer, exposing the gap between claims and reality.
Provincial president RL Gupta echoed similar sentiments and called for renewed public participation in strengthening democratic institutions at the grassroots level.
“Urban development cannot be achieved through slogans and announcements alone. It requires a sincere approach, transparent governance, and active involvement of the people. The failure of the BJP’s policies, particularly in urban sectors, has only widened the trust deficit among citizens,” Gupta said.
Among others who were present in the meeting included- Bimla Luthra, Pardeep Bali, Abdul Gani Teli, Laxmi Datta, Rakesh Singh, Dilshad Malik, Rita Gupta, Shamim Begum, Ch Rehmat Ali, Satpal karlopia, Ashok Dogra, Shabir Sambyal, Sewak Singh, Romesh Abrol and many others.
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