Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 11: National Conference State Secretary, Rattan Lal Gupta today expressed concern over continued detention of political leaders and demanded their release and restoration of political activities in the Valley on immediate basis.
In a statement, Mr Gupta described the detention of the leaders as unprecedented and undemocratic, saying this is against the democratic ethos of the country. “In the interest of peace and early return of normalcy in the Valley, it is imperative to release all the leaders and others detained after August 5”, he said.
Mr Gupta also referred to the damages caused to fruit cultivation, as also to other crops in the Valley in the wake of snowfall and sought immediate relief to the sufferers. He sought preliminary survey of the damages by Revenue authorities and said that till the time the report is submitted, interim compensation should be provided to all those who have suffered damages.
He also urged the Government to expedite restoration of power supply and road connectivity by undertaking snow clearance measures across the Valley.
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