Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Nov14:-
Pahari community’s issues were raised in a point wise manner with the new Lieutenant Governor of J&K Union Territory (UT), Girish Chandra Murmu by senior BJP leader & former MoS, Pahari Speaking Board, Kuldeep Raj Gupta at Jammu.
Kuldeep Raj Gupta accompanied by BJP State Press Secretary Dr. Pardeep Mahotra disclosed this while addressing media persons at BJP headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Kuldeep Raj Gupta, reiterated his stand that Paharis are an intelligent and patriotic community that has always contributed to the safety of the boundaries of Nation as well keeping of peace with in the society.
Gupta, insisted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top BJP leadership, the issues concerning the Pahari community have been taken on front foot but still there are some lacunae in the implementation of the facilities promised to the community at various steps.
Gupta, added that he met the LG and talked to him about the issues of Paharis. He said that as the representative of community, he apprised the LG of the exact number of Paharis in various areas, their issues and also handed over book to the LG giving further details.
Gupta, said that 3% quota was sanctioned by the centre government but still so far it is not applicable for the development of Pahari speaking people of J&K state and said that its notification be issued at the earliest. He also raised the demand for the grant of ST status to the Pahari community.
Gupta, told that many Casual/daily wagers working in various agencies approached him in the past pleading that they didn’t receive their monthly pay for last many months. He requested the LG to look into the matter.
Gupta, also raised the demand that Specially abled, old age, widow pension be ensured to all the needy. He further requested that the standards of food and other facilities be upgraded in the hostel for students of Pahari community.
