Mankotia holds public darbar at Sudhmahadev

Balwant Singh Mankotia addressing a public gathering at Sudhmahadev area on Thursday.
Balwant Singh Mankotia addressing a public gathering at Sudhmahadev area on Thursday.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Mar 12: MLA Chenani, Balwant Singh Mankotia, today held a public darbar at Sudhmahadev in the Chenani area of Udhampur district, where a large number of people from nearby villages participated and raised their grievances.

During the interaction, residents highlighted issues related to drinking water supply, road connectivity, electricity, school and hospital facilities, besides other local problems.

People also raised concerns regarding difficulties being faced due to matters related to the Patnitop Development Authority (PDA).

The MLA listened to the grievances in the presence of officers from various departments and directed them to take prompt action to address genuine issues of the public.

Several problems were resolved on the spot, while instructions were issued to the concerned departments for early redressal of the remaining matters.

On the occasion, Mankotia also announced Rs 10 lakh from his Constituency Development Fund for various development works in the Sudhmahadev area.

Residents appreciated the initiative of holding the public darbar and expressed hope that their issues would be resolved soon.