Senior Leader and PDP Chief-spokesperson, Dr. Mehboob Beg has lauded Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and her Government for constantly responding to the apprehensions of the people of the state. The announcement of the Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme to supplement the National Food Security Act has not only addressed the apprehensions of the Consumers but is also a giant leap towards protection of the financially weaker sections of the society , said Dr. Beg.Dr. Beg also welcomed the withdrawal of cases against 634 youth, accused in stone pelting cases and cited it as yet another example of the government’s intention to put things on track.
Dr. Beg said that the decision of the Chief Minister would go a long way in shaping the career of these young men, who would get a chance to pursue their dreams without any hindrances now. “The way that the Chief Minister has appealed to the cross-section of the society to play an active part in helping wipe out menaces like the Drug problem and other social evils shows immense maturity and understanding of the problem at hand. Such menaces can never be dealt with without active support of the people”, remarked Dr. Beg.Dr. Beg also applauded the vacation of about 450 kanals of land at the South Kashmir University Campus and said that the same has paved way for upgradation of the University. “The government is also very serious on eradicating corruption from the state and fight against the same must be initiated from the Top level to ensure a bright tomorrow”, concluded Dr. Beg. (KNS)