Shadow Correspondent
JAMMU, AUG 30:
Ajay Sadhotra, senior leader of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), former minister, and contesting candidate of the INDIA Alliance from Jammu North Assembly segment, today launched a scathing attack on the BJP government for its failure to provide basic amenities to the people of Jammu North.
Kick-starting his poll campaign in Jammu North Assembly segment here today, the former Minister Sadhotra criticized the BJP-led government’s ten-year tenure in the country, particularly pointing out that the residents of Jammu North have been left stranded due to persistent shortages of drinking water and irregular power supply. “Despite the installation of smart meters, the government has miserably failed to ensure a regular power supply. To make matters worse, people are being burdened with inflated electricity bills,” he said.
Sadhotra questioned the BJP leadership, asking them to explain why general public are still deprived of basic amenities such as regular water and electricity supply, non-availability of Govt ration. He called for the BJP to clarify why their governance has left the people of Jammu North struggling for basic necessities. Sadhotra emphasized that the INDIA Alliance is the solution to the problems plaguing Jammu North, promising that, if voted to power, the Alliance would prioritize resolving the issues faced by the public. “Our focus will be on the basic amenities—consistent water supply, electricity, and other fundamental needs that have been neglected for too long,” he stated. He said that the smart city project has completely failed in Jammu city and no new developmental projects were started and the public exchequer is wasted for unproductive projects.
Today’s programme was organized by Ranjit Singh, Vice President JKNC Jammu District, and chaired by Raghbir Singh Manhas, District President Jammu Rural A JKNC. Speaking on the occasion, Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of JKNC, asserted that the BJP has completely failed to address the real concerns of the people. He reiterated the National Conference’s commitment to improving the quality of life for residents by offering concrete solutions, including 200 units of free electricity, Provide one lakh government jobs to Youth of J&K, Provide Rs 5000 per month to female heads of households of EWS, Provide 12 cylinders free of cost per year to EWS, increase free rice/ Atta allocation from 5 Kg to 10 Kg per person per month and a regular supply of drinking water free of cost. He pledged that the Alliance would establish a corruption-free administration to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.
Rattan Lal Gupta appealed to the public to vote and support Ajay Sadhotra, INDIA Alliance candidate, to bring about the much-needed change in Jammu North. “It is time to vote for progress and better governance,” he concluded.
Among those who were present include:- Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urban,Ghar Singh Joint Secretary Jammu Province, Charan Dass Bhagat, Rakesh Sharma (Phalwan) District President Jammu Rural A YNC, Randhir Chib District Vice President Jammu Rural A, S. Gurnam Singh Block President Jammu West, Satpal Karlopia former corporator,Randhir Singh, Bishan Dass, Rizak Choudhary, Bagh Ali, Sahil Chib District Secretary Jammu Rural A YNC, Parbhat Kaphai,Balwant Singh, Som Raj Taroch and others.
