Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 22: J&K National Conference today announced that the Party will focus on the beautification and development of cities and towns of Jammu region by providing modern amenities if voted to power in the upcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections.
Senior colleagues of National Conference discussed the upcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir during a meeting held at party office here today. The meeting was chaired by Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial president JKNC Jammu.
Rattan Lal highlighted the need to constitute district wise committees in Jammu region that would oversee the ULB elections. The members asserted that if the Party comes to power, it will roll back the unconstitutional imposition of property tax, provide 24×7 electricity supply, regular water supply, and upgrade the sewage system. Moreover, the city of Jammu will be beautified with modern amenities, and a scientific waste disposal system shall be established along with recycling units.
“National Conference firmly believes that the development of our cities and towns is essential for the overall growth and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir. We promise to provide state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructures such as roads, parks, playgrounds, public toilets, waste management systems, and uninterrupted electricity and water supply,” Gupta added.
“Opening of dispensaries and health centers with adequate medical infrastructure, doctors, and paramedical staff to provide adequate health care facilities to the general public in each ward at JMC. The party has also pledged to create job opportunities for the youth by promoting entrepreneurship and industries in the UT,” he said.
The Participants appealed the party workers to gear up for the upcoming polls by spreading awareness among voters about the party commitments and asked the people to support the National Conference in the upcoming ULB polls as these elections are of paramount importance to the development and governance of the region.
Senior LC leaders present in the meeting include, Ajay Sadhotra, Bashir Ahmed, Jugal Mahajan, Babu Rampaul, Sajjad Kichloo, Dr. Chaman Lal, Bimla Luthra, Pardeep Bali, Ayub Malik, Vijay Lochan, Abdul Gani Teli, Chander Mohan Sharma, Naresh Bittu, Raghbir Singh Manhas and others.