Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, July 17: Senior Congress leader and former minister Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has criticized BJP for the total neglect of Inderwal area during past some years.
Saroori made these remarks after undertaking an extensive tour of Bunjwah block in Kishtwar district, during which he interacted with locals, listened to their grievances, and reviewed the development challenges of the region. The visit was part of his broader mission to strengthen the Congress party in the Chenab Valley through direct engagement with the people.
During tour, Saroori expressed gratitude to the Central Congress leadership for consistently raising the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. He emphasized the importance of ground-level political engagement and public service over virtual activism. Saroori appealed to Congress workers to step out of the “reel world” of social media and remain physically present among the people, particularly in difficult times.
He cautioned party members against the use of abusive or derogatory language on any platform and called for maintaining decorum in political discourse. “Constructive criticism based on facts is healthy, but personal attacks for petty gains are a drama the public no longer entertains, Saroori remarked. He urged workers to stay alert to vested interests spreading misinformation and engaging in mudslinging for political mileage.
Saroori alleged that BJP has stalled development works in Bunjwan and Inderwal area of Kishtywat district. Reflecting on his tenure from 2014 to 2018, Saroori highlighted that numerous road projects were sanctioned and completed during that period due to his efforts. However, he lamented that all such development came to a standstill after 2018.
“The roads are in such poor condition today that even patients cannot be transported to hospitals due to the lack of proper connectivity and transport,” he said.
He further noted that many approved projects are delayed due to the negligence and failure of contractors.
Saroori expressed concern over the non-initiation of work on several vital roads, particularly the Patnazi to Surngana road and the Tanta to Devidol road, despite having received formal approvals.
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