Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today slammed National Conference leadership in creating hurdles in implementation of majority of centrally sponsored schemes in Jammu and Kashmir.Mr. Saroori while addressing a mammoth gathering at remote village of Gurinal Chatroo of Inderwal Constituency after inauguration of newly constructed Panchayat Ghar in the village constructed at an expenditure of Rs.22 lacks under 13th FC and MGNREGA by Rural Development Department (RDD).He said that despite repeated attempt by the Congress party, National Conference fail to incorporate 73rd and 74th amendment in Panchayat Raj Act in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that by way of incorporating of 73rd and 74th amendment in the Act, the Panchayats will become stronger in real sense and can bring transparency in work culture by way of effective monitoring, beside will help to minimize the level of corruption.
Saroori said that Panchayats and Local bodies are two important pillars and added that NC leadership has fail in strengthening these institutions. He said that NC led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at front is playing hide and seek game in giving more power to panchayats, beside also fail in holding Block Development Council (BDC) and Urban Local body (ULB) elections in the state. He said that due to callous approach of National Conference leadership, centre did not release funds worth several hundred crorers meant for the development under local body and Panchayat sector.
He said that the progress of development is far better in constituencies represented by the Congress MLAs despite the fact that NC leadership shows his non serious approach towards development of constituencies represented by the Congress party. He urged upon the party leadership to take strong note of delay in holding of local body elections by National Conference.Saroori lauded the role of Kishtwar administration and Rural Development Department for the quality work and said that focused attention is being paid towards upgrading various facilities in rural areas in order to improve the quality of living standard of the people living in these remote and hilly areas of the State; added that roads, drinking water, schools, irrigation and civic amenities have gained momentum over the years in such areas.
“Massive developmental effort has been launched by the Centre government led Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and seek public cooperation for strengthening democratic setup. He Urged the people to actively participate in developmental works”, Saroori added.
During his visit, Saroori also took stock of various developmental works under execution in the area. He directed the concerned executing agencies for judicious use of funds and time bound completion of these projects so that people do not face any difficulty especially in winter season. People of the area thank Mr. Saroori for improving socio-economic status of the people. They demanded for fulfillment of pending issues of the area on at an earliest.Officers of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, other officers, Local Congress leader and people were also present on this occasion in large number.