Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 16: Jammu East Congress-NC candidate, Yogesh Sawhney, ex-MLA voiced his concern over the dire state of rural development in the outskirts of his constituency.
During a visit to several areas, including Sidhra, Bajalta, Asrarabad, and Khanna Chargal, Sawhney met with locals who expressed numerous grievances related to basic development issues. Some areas had no functional roads, with water logging adding to the list of problems, leaving these areas far behind in terms of modernization, stated Sawhney.
This exposes state of affairs under this Government. Several residents of these areas informed how their consistent complaints have been neglected by the administration and despite repeated requests no action was actually taken to relieve them of any of the issues, said Sawhney.
Congress leader emphasized that in today’s times, such conditions are unacceptable. He said in the absence of proper roads and infrastructure, it is a significant barrier to progress. “We are living in the 21st century, but modernization hasn’t even touched some of these areas. Water has filled many parts, there are no roads, and the infrastructure is zero. It’s as if these regions have been forgotten.”
He highlighted that the Government’s promise of development for all remains unfulfilled, with rural communities facing neglect despite their proximity to urban centers. Ironically in Jammu East Constituency, even the so-called City areas have such problems.
He pointed out that such basic issues reflect the broader developmental failures in these pockets. He said there is an urgent need to prioritize rural upliftment and ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented effectively.
“We need immediate solutions for road connectivity, water drainage, and basic amenities. Development should not be limited to city centers; it must reach every corner of the constituency,” he asserted.
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