Srinagar, July 22: “There are reports of lack of Muharram arrangements and other facilities including developmental requirements in the Shia-dominated areas which reflects the non-seriousness on the part of administration. The roads are in dilapidated condition, and streetlights reportedly have not been installed in various areas leading to disappointment amongst the community,” said senior Congress leader Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday.
According to a statement, a delegation of prominent members of the Shia community complained of mismanagement leading to a lack of facilities for the observance of Muharram. They also apprised that the interior roads in different areas are in a dilapidated condition, he said.
Karra expressed serious concern over the “negligent attitude” adopted by the administration with regard to Muharram arrangements and urged the government to make a comprehensive plan on a war-footing basis to ensure every facility to people during the auspicious period of the holy month.
Senior Congress leader said he also received scores of phone calls from different districts with regard to the dilapidated condition of roads, besides shortage of essentials and poor supply of electricity.
Karra strongly emphasized the government to gear up the administration to ensure every facility in the Shia-dominated areas including repairing of roads, supply of essentials and uninterrupted electricity during the auspicious period of Muharram, without any further loss of time.
