Samba, Aug 04: “National Conference is the only party which can fulfill the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and demand the restoration of statehood before the assembly elections,” said Babu Rampual, former minister and President Central Zone (Jammu-Samba-Kathua) on Sunday.
Addressing a meeting of party workers at Bari Brahmana, Babu Rampaul came down heavily on the administration for not providing basic amenities to the people and making their lives more miserable. “The entire Jammu city and its adjoining areas have been plunged into darkness without power which in turn affects water supply as well. 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 said.
He urged the people to “give a befitting reply” to this ruling dispensation through ballot if elections are conducted in J&K. “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 said and demanded the 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. “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,” he said.
Dr Vikas Sharma, Zonal Secretary alleged, “The youth of Jammu and Kashmir are 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. This administration has done 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 the Vijaypur assembly segment and urged the workers to reach out to every household to spread the agenda of the party and its leadership.
