Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 20: Resuming discussion on Governors’ address in the Upper House today, Jahangir Hussain Mir said that peace is imperative for development. He said it is unfortunate that when the assembly session is going on, terrorists stormed the police station at Kathua.
He said fighting against corruption, mentioned in the speech, is a good sign and he hoped for good results. He said need is to explore the mineral deposits in Poonch district.
He said Dogra Rulers had declared Urdu language as official language but expressed concern over the treatment given to it. He pleaded for retrieving back the Waqf properties including land occupied by various agencies and suggested to put it in use for creation of jobs.
Qaisar Jamsheed Lone describes the address as empty and only a jugglery of words. He pleaded that the land under the illegal occupation of security forces should be given back to their owners. He alleged that people compromised people’s interests.
Ghulam Nabi Monga said that there is no mention about Panchayats, 73rd and 74thamendments, power sector, medical colleges approved by UPA Government anywhere in the speech.
Javed Ahmad, while taking part in the discussion said that many areas in his constituency are still backward despite 66 years of independence. He said construction of tunnel in Karnah is long pending demand of the area and hoped that present dispensation will do something concrete in this regard.
Dr B A Veeri said that there are certain points which need further clarification from the Government as to what is their clear stand. He said there is nothing in the document and the whole agenda of the alliance is to hoodwink the masses.
Surinder Chaudhry while taking part in the discussion appreciated the Governor’s Address. He said we have been given the chance to represent people in this forum to highlight their problems and demands. He said peaceful approach of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed will take the State towards progress and prosperity for all the three regions, adding that Government will complete its full term successfully.
Yeshpal Sharma said that the farmers of the State are reeling under the economic pressure, while the State has suffered from corruption and blamed the previous regime for it. He said Poonch and Rajouri had witnessed good development in the previous regime of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and hoped the same will be taken further.
Yasir Reshi asked the opposition as to why it is so much worried about PDP-BJP alliance. He said present coalition has been framed by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in the best interest of the people of the State. He said people rejected Congress and NC in recent elections and gave mandate to PDP and BJP.
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