Jammu Jan 04: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday appealed to the LG Manoj Sinha to direct the district-level authorities to address the day-to-day issues of people this winter, saying people have been facing a lot of difficulties in absence of proper arrangements.
According to a DPAP statement, Azad met various delegations in Jammu who shared their disappointment and anger due to unscheduled power cuts in rural areas, especially Chenab Valley, Pir Panchal and Kashmir Valley, the curtailment of subsidized ration besides no appropriate measures taken by the government to address the highest unemployment rate in the Union Territory.
“I was a bit disturbed today after meeting various delegations who feel dejected and disappointed for poor governance. They face hardships in this winter due to prolonged power cuts,” he said.
The former minister said that curtailing subsidized ration to people when the unemployment is highest ever in the UT is unfortunate and instead government should have increased the quantity to offer some relief to the people. Azad said once his party gets back to power, he will ensure people receive basic facilities at their doorstep. “
