Sir,
This has reference to the news item ‘PM’s initatives will help bring peace in J&K’ DE Jan 26.
In his Republic Day speech Governor N N Vohra has emphasised on holding Urban Local Bodies and Panchayat elections in the State so that governance will become more ‘effective and productive.’ One wishes the moment the new Government assumes offices, it lays thrust on holding local bodies elections. It will be a step to bring governance at door steps of people.
There were expectations that the PDP-BJP coalition will hold elections for the same, but due to death of the State Chief Minister Mufti Mohd. Sayeed, the State Government ceased to exist. The onus of holding these elections should really be on the new dispensation if it really wishes to empower the State people. The erstwhile NC-Cong. Government also did not attach much importance to these elections. Result? Development work could not gain the momentum it should have.
Yours etc…
Amit Verma
Nagrota
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