Despite challenges in UT, Omar Abdullah led Govt committed to serve people as per their aspirations: Surinder Choudhary

Surankote (Poonch) June 27^th: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today reaffirmed the commitment of the Omar Abdullah-led Government to regularise all eligible adhoc and daliy wager employees in phased manner, stating that the government is dedicated to fulfilling its promises and ensuring justice for the workforce.

Addressing a large public gathering at Surankote District Poonch organized was Ch. Mumtaz Bajjard and his team. Mr Bajjard submitted a memorandum to the Honble Deputy Chief Minister reiterated their demands and issues. The Deputy Chief Minister said the present government is committed to equitable development, with special focus on remote and underserved regions of Pir Panjal.

He announced that the government is prioritising the strengthening of road infrastructure across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir and assured that Surankote would receive its due share of developmental projects. Demonstrating this commitment, he approved a vital road project on the spot to improve seamless connectivity for the area.

Calling Surankote area one of the most remote regions of Poonch, the Deputy Chief Minister said the outreach programme was intentionally organised there instead of the district headquarters to ensure that governance reaches the people living in far-flung areas.

He said the Omar Abdullah-led Government is taking governance to the people’s doorstep by directly interacting with citizens and listening to their concerns. Along with Provincial President Ratan Lal Gupta, he met National Conference functionaries, including block and district presidents, members of the women’s wing and youth wing, to receive feedback on local issues.

The Deputy Chief Minister said several public grievances relating to Rural Development, Public Utilities, Education, Health and Drinking Water were brought to his notice during the interaction. He assured the gathering that all genuine concerns would be taken up with the concerned departments and the Deputy Commissioner Poonch for prompt redressal. He urged party workers to gear up for the forthcoming Panchayat and Urban Local bodies elections.

Addressing the gathering Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu said that the objective of the Omar Abdullah Government is to provide a responsive and accountable administration. We are here to listen to the people, understand their problems and ensure that appropriate action is taken.

Criticising the previous administration for neglecting public issues, Rattan Lal Gupta said the present government is committed to restoring people’s faith through transparent governance, timely development and effective public service delivery and also implement party manifesto.

Mr Gupta reiterated the National Conference’s commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy and ensuring inclusive development across Jammu and Kashmir.

Among others who were present in the meeting included: Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad Provincial Vice President ,Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Th. Yashu Vardhan Singh Additional Spokesperson Jammu, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Reyaz Ahmad Former DDC,Shadi Khan Block President Bufflaiz, Babar Khan Block President Chandimarh,  Bashir Ahmad Quershi Block President Lassana, Mohd Ashraf Block President Lathong, Mohd Ayub Chouhan Block President Kanther, Javed Ahmed Block President Seri Khawja, Maqsood Ahmad Malik Block President Fazalabad, Mohd Iqbal Block President Surankote, Majid Hussain Bajjard, Bashir Malik, Chira Khan Ex Sarpanch, Sajjad Bajjard Youth leader, Sharief Quershi, Capt Farooq OBC, Reyaz Charak, Zarina Akthar former Sarpanch and other party functionaries were alsol present.