Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 23: Apni Party provincial president Jammu and former Minister Manjit Singh today said that growing problems in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be resolved without the restoration of statehood.
“The restoration of statehood is important and there should not be any further delay as it has given rise to many issues. The people have lost faith in the present Government and the administration has failed to come up to the expectation of the people,” said Manjit Singh while addressing a public meeting at Jammu East. The meeting was organized by president of Apni Trade Union, Ajaz Kazmi.
Manjit said that most of the public issues remained unaddressed and the development has taken a back stage with no attention of the authorities to address public issues. The former minister said that the developmental projects which were initiated by the previous Governments are yet to be completed and there is no accountability of the Government officials.
He said that the basic amenities are not provided to many of the residential colonies even within the municipal limits which show the non-serious approach of the authorities towards the developmental issues. “The Smart City Project is still a distant dream for the Jammuities. Despite being heavily funded projects, the development has become main cause of inconvenience for commuters on the busy city roads. The uprooted roads showcase miserable condition of the city,” he added.
The former minister said that the Apni Party is committed to the development and equality of all the regions. As the situation is not suitable under LG Administration, he said that it is imperative to hold early Assembly elections and restore statehood to end the suffering of the people.
Prominent among those who were present on the occasion include provincial vice president Faqir Nath, additional general secretary (organization) Arun Kumar Chibber, State coordinator SC Bodh Raj Bhagat, provincial president youth wing Vipul Bali, provincial president Legal Cell Vikram Rathore, provincial president Jammu Trade wing Raj Kumar and provincial president ST wing Shabir Kohli.
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