Excelsior Correspondent
BANIHAL, Nov 30: The J&K National Conference leader and District president, Ramban, Sajjad Shaheen has expressed serious concern over the unscheduled power cuts in Ramban district, including Gool Sub Division.
During his tour to Ukharhal area, he interacted with the block functionaries of Ramsoo, Ukharhal and Pogal-Paristan besides other prominent local working committee members.
The district president was apprised of the problems confronted by the people related to unscheduled power cuts, non availability of essential commodities in the far flung areas during the ongoing winter.
While interacting with the people NC leader said that the residents of Banihal and its adjoining areas that include Pogal-Paristan, Ukharhal, Ramsoo, Khari, Mahu, Mangit, Neel, Tethar, Chareel, Nowgam, Hingni, Dooligam, Ramsoo, Chanderkote, Gool, Sanagaldan and other parts of the district have been facing the brunt of the unscheduled power cuts. He added that Banihal and its far off areas have been facing the worst power crisis that has compounded the problems of the people.
Alleging that the Government authorities have failed to mitigate the power crisis in the entire district particularly Banihal and Gool area, Shaheen castigated the administration for stopping subsidised Kerosene oil supply to district Ramban which is a big blow to the low-income families living in the remote villages. He said most of the people living in far-flung areas use kerosene lamps and cookers, but unfortunately the Government has stopped supplying Kerosene oil in the entire district.
He urged the J&K administration to ensure adequate supplies of essentials- particularly ration, sugar, kerosene oil, LPG cylinders besides un-interrupted electricity and drinking water during the winter.
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