Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 18: Senior Congress leader and former Minister Yogesh Sawhney, ex-MLA Jammu East, met the JMC Commissioner to discuss pressing public grievances from the Jammu East constituency.
He was accompanied by senior vice president DCC Jammu Urban, Ram Magotra, and Block president Jammu East, Chander Shekhar Sharma. Sawhney apprised the Commissioner of local issues and presented a comprehensive list impacting the residential population of the Jammu East constituency.
Key among these issues were the dire state of sewage and drainage systems, deteriorating infrastructure, and problems with public utilities like water and electricity. During the meeting, Sawhney emphasized the urgent need for remedial action.
The JMC Commissioner listened to these concerns and provided assurance to look into the issues.
Speaking on the issues, Sawhney expressed the frustrations of the Jammu East residents mentioning that there is a long list of problematic issues people have conveyed to him during his tour of the area. He stated that one of the first major issues was that of sewage, the sewage system in the area is completely inadequate.
This is an issue that demands immediate attention and resolution, he said.
He also elaborated on the infrastructural challenges and stated that the infrastructure in Jammu East is crumbling. Roads are filled with potholes, public buildings are in disrepair, and there is a general lack of maintenance. There is need for robust infrastructure that supports their daily lives and contributes to quality of life, he stressed.
The senior Congress leader also highlighted concerns related to PHE and electricity, Sawhney remarked that the entire piping system is in a deplorable state, leading to frequent water supply disruptions. The introduction of smart meters has added to the residents’ woes, causing many issues and inconvenience. It is crucial that these issues are sorted out promptly as all these have been neglected by current regime for very long leading to piling of frustration and annoyance among people.
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