![Former MP and senior BJP leader Shamsher Singh Manhas kick starting construction of Nallah at upper Roop Nagar on Thursday. Former MP and senior BJP leader Shamsher Singh Manhas kick starting construction of Nallah at upper Roop Nagar on Thursday.](https://cdndailyexcelsior.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/P-41.jpg)
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 9: Former Member-Parliament (Rajya Sabha ) & ex State president, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shamsher Singh Manhas along with councillor, Rekha Manhas started the construction work of Nallah at Upper Roop Nagar in Municipal Ward No 62.
Speaking on the occasion, Manhas said that it was the long pending demand of the residents and the Nallah will be constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 1.50 crore.
Manhas said that the Modi Government is committed to the holistic development of every nook and corner of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir under a well-knit programme. He said that the Government is making sincere efforts to mitigate the problems of the people on priority.
Manhas highlighted the programmes and policies of the Centre and the Lieutenant Governor Government of J&K and said that it is endeavor of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to ensure all round development of Jammu and Kashmir to make it a prosperous Union Territory in the country. He said both Centre and the LG Government are working honesty to address the problems of the common masses with transparency and accountability at all levels.
Manhas also interacted with local residents and listened their issues. He assured them that all their genuine concerns will be looked into on priority.
Those who were present in the occasion were Sukhdev Singh Jamwal, Suresh Khajuria, Rudra Rana, Kamini Chopra, Ramesh Raina, Raj Handa & Rajinder Singh.