Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 2: State president of Lok Jan Shakti Party (LJSP), Jammu and Kashmir, Rafiq Malik has expressed serious concerns over the problems being faced by the poor people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a press conference today at Press Club of Jammu, Rafiq Malik said that recently he toured Kashmir Valley and held meetings at several locations to take stock of the problems being faced by the poor people. He observed that the challenges faced by common people have escalated significantly, particularly due to the surge in power bills after the installation of smart meters.
“It has become increasingly difficult for the poor to manage power bills ranging from Rs 1,500 to 2,000 per month,” he stated, emphasizing the need for relaxation in power bills to alleviate the financial burden on the impoverished communities.
While acknowledging the positive development of the train reaching the Kashmir Valley, Malik expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on the business community of the Jammu region.
“The arrival of the train is a welcome step, but from a business perspective, it poses a serious concern for traders in Jammu. There is a dire need to develop and promote tourism destinations in the Jammu region to counterbalance the economic impact of enhanced rail connectivity,” he said.
Vikram Singh (general secretary of LJSP, J&K) highlighted the critical issue of unemployment affecting the youth of J&K and urged the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to expedite the process of filling vacant positions in various Government departments. He also brought attention to the Rs 25,000 crore package announced by the Government in the past for industrial units in the UT.
Later, Rafiq Malik appointed Jyoti Devi as district president Jammu (women wing), Nizam Din Bhat as general secretary JKUT (in-charge Kashmir), Liyaqat Ali (general secretary, Kashmir Province) and Showkat Ali Khan as State secretary JKUT.
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