Excelsior Correspondent
KHOUR, May 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) working president, Raman Bhalla today said that the Indian National Congress, through its nationwide ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’, is committed not only to organizational strengthening but also to vigorously championing the genuine aspirations and concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Presiding over a meeting organized by JKPCC Jammu (R) district president Neeraj Kundan at Khour, Bhalla said the Congress Party believes that a strong organization must ultimately translate into stronger advocacy for public interests, democratic rights and equitable development.
Addressing party workers and local residents, Bhalla expressed serious concern over the continued delay in the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He said the people have been patiently waiting for the restoration of their democratic rights and a governance structure that is more accountable and responsive to local aspirations.
“The restoration of statehood is not merely a political demand; it is intrinsically linked with administrative efficiency, democratic accountability, accelerated development and effective resolution of public grievances,” Bhalla said.
He maintained that the absence of a fully empowered State Government has created a perception among the people that many pressing local issues are not receiving the urgency and attention they deserve.
Bhalla voiced concern over the prolonged delay in holding elections to Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies and other grassroots democratic institutions. He observed that Panchayats and Municipal bodies serve as the first point of contact between citizens and governance, and their prolonged inactivity has adversely affected developmental planning and execution at the local level.
DCC president, Neeraj Kundan said that the ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’ is not merely an organizational exercise but a mass outreach campaign aimed at reconnecting with the people and amplifying their genuine concerns. He said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are facing numerous challenges, including unemployment, inadequate civic amenities, shortage of staff in essential services, and delays in democratic processes. He asserted that Congress remains committed to raising these issues forcefully at every platform and ensuring that the voices of common citizens are heard.
Prominent among those who were present on the occasion included- Ved Mahajan, Vinod Sharma, Virinder Manhas, Ashok Bhagat, Iqbal Dar, Vajayant Pathania, Vijay Choudhary, Ramesh Verma, Mangal Bral and others.
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