Madan Lal Sharma Congress –NC Coalition Candidate from Jammu Poonch Parliamentary Constituency asked the people to vote for Congress and press on EVMs on 10th April as Congress is the only Party which can maintain Economic Stability in the Country particularly in J&K State. Mr. Sharma addressed a series of public meetings at Sai Kalan, Dewangarh , Bega Bera & Road Shows from Airport to R.S Pura Bazar said that Consecutive UPA Governments has raised economic Stability for poor and marginalized sections of the society by introducing various bills and implementing various Acts. He said that MG-NREGA has raised economy of Rural pockets and women are also benefitted out of it. Similarly various health schemes under NRHM like Janani Suraksha Yojana etc have also contributed to the economic upliftment of the people . He said that Congress has always tried to live up to the expectations of the people . Mr. said that during the last 10 years massive development in all vital sectors has taken place and change is visible which has been acknowledged by the people themselves.
He said that Coalition Government in the State has taken some landmark decisions like introducing of Public Service Guarantee Act, RTI Act, Creating Independent Vigilance Commission, Conducting Panchayat Elections, Empowering PRIs in line with Central Government and creating large number of Administrative units. Mr. Sharma said that during his two tenures as MP , he has tried his best to do justice with every section of the Society in his Parliamentary Constituency which is spread right from Samba to Poonch. He said though the MP has specific role and meager funds at his disposal, yet he used his good offices and ensured substantial development in all essential sectors. Highlighting the achievements of UPA Government at the Centre MP said that Central leadership has always soft corner for the State of Jammu and Kashmir and helped it substantially to undertake infrastructural development and other welfare schemes for improving the socio-economic status of people.
He said Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Vice President AICC Shri Rahul Gandhi paid a number of visits to the State to personally mitigate the problems of the people and ensured free flow of funds to accomplish the major projects initiated in the State. He said that Congress is the only party which can provide justice to all sections of the society. He cautioned the people against the hollow slogan mongers and communal forces, which make the politics of piding the communities. He said such forces only surface at the time of election and mislead the people by spreading false propaganda, inciting the sentiments of innocents. Mr. Sharma said that the people should not fall prey to their nefarious designs and must teach them lesson. He appealed the people to vote for his party and ensure his success with sizeable margin. Shri Raman Bhalla, Hon’ble Minister, Sh. B.R Kundal, MLC, Shri R S Chib Ex. Minister, Smt. Suman Bhagat ,Ex. Minister,Sh. Taranjit Singh Tony, Sh. Rajesh Bittu, Sh. Darshan Raina, Sh. Romesh Motten , Sh. Sobha Singh, Mr. Kushwant Singh AYC president, Sarpanchs/panchs also addressed the people and appealed them to vote and support Shri Madan Lal Sharma which shall be a reward for his dedication and commitment towards the people of Jammu region.