Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Nov 4: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and former Chief Minister of J&K, Ghulam Nabi Azad today said that people of Chenab valley hold the key to power and hoped that they will remain steadfast and united in nipping the conspiracies being hatched by outsiders to divide them.
Urging the people of Chenab valley to vote wisely and decisively in order to sustain the momentum to the development process as also maintain their grip on the levers of power in the State, Mr Azad asserted that a united and forceful voice that will rise from this region will earn them respect and dignity in the politico-governance structure of the State.
“I am sure people of Chenab valley will display desired unity and strength to march on the journey of politico-economic empowerment and progress”, said Azad while addressing series of public meetings at Bathri, Chilli, Gali-Batoli and Kahra to campaign in favour of Mohammad Sharief Niaz and G M Saroori, who are contesting from Bhaderwah and Inderwal Assembly constituencies on the mandate of Congress Party.
Drawing attention of the people towards the conspiracies being hatched by vested interests to stall the process of development in Chenab valley by dividing them, Mr Azad said, “at this critical juncture it is incumbent upon the people to exercise their vote with sagacity and maturity in order to maintain their relevance and status on the political landscape of the State”.
Urging the people of Chenab valley to vote in favour of Congress party in huge numbers, he said, “it is Congress party alone which has allowed an opportunity to the people of this backward and remote region to carve out space for themselves in the democratic order of the State”, adding “Congress has given a sense of identity to the people of Chenab valley and this is duly acknowledged by the visionary and farsighted people of this region”.
“While we have created new districts and units in Chenab valley for the comfort and convenience of people, in the next tenure my agenda will be creation of a new and creative governance structure matching the developmental needs of the region”, Mr Azad said, adding “I promise empowerment and development to the people of Chenab valley, if they repose trust and confidence in the Congress party”.
Claiming credit for setting out Chenab valley on the path of progress and development since 2002 after people of Chenab valley reposed confidence in Congress Party, he said, “I do not say that everything has been achieved but I can say with full conviction that it is Congress party which has demonstrated intentions, will and ability to develop this tough region of the State”.
Unfolding his vision for Chenab valley, Mr Azad said that he will strive to make it a modern and progressive region of the State if people repose their faith in him and his party, adding “if voted to power, Chenab Valley will be converted into model region with excellent roads, power projects, attractive tourist infrastructure, health facilities, educational institutions, employment opportunities, and above all inter-community faith and harmony which unfortunately has come under threat of late.
Mohammad Sharief Niaz, MLA Bhaderwah, G M Saroori, MLA Inderwal, Mohammad Aslam Goni, former Advocate General and Senior Congress leader were among others who spoke on the occasion.
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