Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU. July 10: Working president of JKPCC Raman Bhalla accompanied by former Minister Yogesh Sawhney (ex-MLA), visited Jammu East Constituency today to discuss concerns and issues of local residents.
On visiting the ward, the leaders first inaugurated a Bhandara at Ram Mandir Purani Mandi, Ward No. 4 Jammu East. Mahant Rameshwar Dass Ji had organised it for the devotees and pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. After paying their respects at the temple, they toured the ward and met with locals who voiced their genuine concerns to them and sought their support. Bhalla assured the people of Congress party’s commitment towards addressing these issues.
Speaking during the visit, PCC working president highlighted the recent fire incident at a local shop, attributing it to the faulty smart meters installed by the authorities. He strongly criticized the administration for their negligence, and mentioned the complete damage and loss suffered by the shop owner. He further stated that the suffered shopkeeper had received no compensation or support till now. The fire is a direct result of the poorly managed smart meters installations, he said, adding that it is unacceptable that the affected shop owner has not received any compensation for the huge losses.
He further criticized the administration for their lack of response and called for immediate action to address such safety hazards and look into helping out the affected local residents without further delay. The negligence and lack of action on part of the authorities is causing a lot of issues and obstructing the lives of local residents, he said.
Bhalla stated that the Smart City program has been nothing but a facade, with no real improvements on the ground. The BJP has completely ignored the basic needs of our people, and public wants to hold BJP accountable, Bhalla asserted.
Yogesh Sawhney stated that the Congress party was dedicated in its aim of addressing the concerns of the local people. We are visiting the ward to listen to the people. The current administration has failed to provide even the most basic amenities. The Congress party will continue to fight for the rights and welfare of the residents.
He further added that the interaction with local people helps to realise the genuine concerns of the public at the grassroots level. It is surprising to hear BJP leaders boast of about Smart City program implementation in Jammu city when on ground the picture is very bleak. Smart meters and their problematic installation is causing a lot of trouble to the common man, however, people’s voice has fallen on deaf ears of leaders of the current regime.
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