Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, Nov 21: Former Minister and National Conference MLC from Kishtwar Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo today launched a scathing attack on Minister of State for Revenue, R&B Sunil Kumar Sharma for re-inaugurating Cherji road which was inaugurated by him in 2013.
In a press statement here today, Mr Kichloo alleged that BJP minister not only tried to hoodwinked the people of Kishtwar by showing hypothetical dream of development to the people of Kishtwar District but at the same time party tried to take the credit of projects started by the previous Government. It was not only the people of Kishtwar district who are fed up with the hollow slogans of PDP-BJP Government, but there is unrest among the people of the whole State after the present Government assumed office in March this year, particularly the employees and working class people who are facing the burden of price hike.
“The reality is that Cherji road project was approved for Rs 4.50 cr in 2012 and its tender was allotted in 2013 and in same year I laid its foundation stone and Cherji Bridge is the part of the project constructed by CVPP under joint venture” said Kichloo.
He said it is very unfortunate that BJP Minister today tried to take the credit of the project. He said that it was due to his efforts, that the Cherji bridge was completed in four years. Kichloo said that people of Kishtwar are wise enough to understand the BJP’s anti- people polices and said that every time people cannot be be-fooled.
The NC leader reminded the minister about his promise made by him during elections as well as after assuming his office which includes, Chenger-Bonda tunnel, 560 Cr Saffron Park, Degree College for Padder, Multipurpose Naigard tunnel, BSNL VHF towers, Sangpora-Viloo tunnel and widening of main road. He also slammed the minister for playing politics over distribution of Solar lights and added that 18000 Solar lights were sanctioned for Kishtwar constituency by previous Govt. He said that demanding Rs 800 from beneficiaries is cruel joke with the poor people and said that it was due to uncalled interference of the BJP leadership, the Solar lights are gathering dust in stores since long.
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