Shadow Correspondent
Samba, Aug 04:
National Conference is the only party which can fulfill the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and demand restoration of statehood before the assembly elections. This was stated by Babu Rampual former minister and President Central Zone (Jammu-Samba-Kathua) while addressing a well attended meeting of party workers at Bari Brahmana.
Former Minister and Zonal President JKNC, Babu Ram Paul was the chief guest and Surjeet Singh Manhas Provincial Joint Secretary JKNC, presided over the workers meeting, Whereas Coordinator Jammu District (Urban) and Zonal Secretary JKNC Dr Vikas Sharma was the guest of honour.
The workers meeting was organized by Bharat Bhushan, Zonal Secretary JKNC and Co-ordinator Samba district.
While speaking on the occasion Babu Rampaul came down heavily on the administration for not providing basic amenities to the people and making their lives more miserable. He said that the entire Jammu city and its adjoining areas have been plunged into darkness without power which in turn affects water supply as well. He said that power and water are the basic needs of the people in this scorching heat which this administration has failed to provide despite imposing heavy power bills on gullible citizens after installation of smart meters.
He urged upon the people to give a befitting reply to this ruling dispensation through ballot if elections are conducted in J&K. He said that the present dispensation is responsible for snatching away all securities of the people of J&K and downgrading a full-fledged state into UT. He demanded restoration of statehood before the commencement of assembly elections.
Surjit Singh Manhas, Provincial Joint Secretary, while speaking on the occasion highlighted various issues pertaining to the people. He said that the ruling dispensation has made false and hollow promises with the people and despite a lapse of ten years of their rule they have failed to fulfill their promises. Dr. Vikas Sharma, Zonal Secretary while speaking said that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir is being pushed towards drugs in a planned manner so that they may not demand employment and their families keep on running to save their lives. He said this administration has did nothing to control drugs and to save the young generation.
Bharat Bhushan, former Sarpanch Meen Sarkar and Zonal Secretary while addressing the meeting highlighted various issues pertaining to Vijaypur assembly segment and urged upon the workers to reach out to every household to spread the agenda of the party and its leadership.
Others who were present in the meeting include, Raja Navid Ahmed, Shakeel Ahmed, Raghunath Singh, Shamsher Lal, Prasino Devi, Tarsem Paul, Suresh Kumar, Shamsher Singh, Tulsi Ram and others.
