RK News Service
Srinagar, May 16: A delegation of Indian National Congress on Friday visited protesting contractors associated with the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Srinagar and expressed solidarity with them over the issue of pending payments.
The delegation, led by senior Congress leader and MLA Kreeri Irfan Hafeez Lone, included senior party leader Nisar Ahmad Mandoo, DCC President Srinagar Audil Farooq Mir, Youth Congress President Srinagar Yasir Mandoo and DYC Vice President Basharat Bashir.
The leaders interacted with the contractors and listened to their grievances regarding non-payment of dues.
Addressing the gathering, Irfan Hafeez Lone described the issue as a “humanitarian crisis,” saying many families were suffering due to prolonged delays in release of payments.
He said the contractors had worked on public welfare projects and were now being forced to protest for their rightful dues.
“The contractors are not seeking charity but demanding payments for the work they have already completed,” he said, urging the government to address the issue without further delay.
Lone said the Congress party stands with the protesting contractors and would continue to raise the matter at every available platform until their demands are met.
The delegation also appealed to the government to immediately release the pending payments to prevent further hardships for the affected families.