Sopore, May 29: Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference Senior Vice President and former minister Abdul Gani Vakil on Sunday expressed deep concern over the “lack of basic facilities” in Sopore town.
He urged the government to address the grievances of the residents “who are always crying and protesting over the lack of basic facilities in their town”.
“Shortage of drinking water, poor drainage facilities, and dilapidated roads in the town is a matter of grave concern and the present establishment of the municipality is totally defunct, doing nothing for the development but only looting the state exchequer,” Vakil said. “The residents have been victimized and ignored by successive governments. The lack of basic facilities is a fundamental issue that needs to be addressed by the concerned authorities.”
He said the recent protest demonstration held by the residents highlights their legitimate grievances and demands that the government must address. Vakil urged the LG administration and concerned authorities to take prompt action and address the genuine demands of the residents of Sopore town.
“If there was a people’s government, the concerns of the people would have been heard, and their issues would have been addressed promptly. The government must listen to the concerns of its citizens and ensure that basic facilities are provided to them and take necessary measures to improve their living conditions,” he said.
