Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 28: Dr Rameshwar Singh, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Bani constituency, met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today and highlighted the deteriorating condition of the Bani region besides demanding a special rehabilitation package for the area.
During the meeting, Dr Singh briefed the Chief Minister in detail about the hardships faced by the people of Bani due to recent natural calamities and years of administrative neglect. He expressed serious concern over the damaged infrastructure, poor road connectivity, shortage of medical facilities and lack of basic services such as electricity and clean drinking water in the region.
The MLA pointed out that several villages in the constituency remain cut off due to landslides and washed-out roads, causing immense trouble to residents and hampering relief efforts.
Dr Singh demanded an immediate and comprehensive relief and rehabilitation package for Bani. He urged the Government to deploy special teams to assess the damage and ensure swift restoration of essential services. He also stressed the need for long-term development plans tailored to the geographical challenges of the region.
“People in Bani are suffering due to repeated natural disasters and the lack of timely support. I have requested the Chief Minister to treat this situation on priority and provide a special package that addresses both immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation,” Dr Singh said after the meeting.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured Dr Singh that the Government is committed to the welfare of the people of remote and border areas like Bani. He instructed concerned departments to take immediate stock of the situation and prepare a proposal for necessary assistance.
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