Sir,
Apropos K. B. Jandial’s Straight Talk on “Jammu’s Mann Ki Baat”. It is a good projection of genuine grievance of Jammu region in the well researched article starting from proportionate representation of the voters through long overdue delimitation process to the dwindling share in Government jobs for Jammuites. Need to celebrate Maharaja Hari Singh’s birthday and Accession Day has come to be realized by people to counter the false propaganda on “conditional” accession and to put the historical facts straight. The powers that be sure should accede to rightful demands sooner or later. There has to be, however, one voice on the burning issues politically and socially. Persistant efforts through various fora including media alone will yield fruitful results. Silence and indifference will not help.
J KVaid
former Director GSI
Sidhra