Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 3: Today, a delegation led by GM Shaheen, the president of Janata Dal-United (JDU) in J&K, met with Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan to discuss urgent public issues.
Shaheen brought attention to several significant challenges, including a severe power supply shortage during the harsh winter months, particularly affecting rural and remote communities. He urged the LG to closely monitor this situation and implement necessary measures to alleviate the difficulties faced by the residents.
Additionally, Shaheen expressed concerns over the lack of meaningful development efforts on the ground, criticizing the emphasis on superficial initiatives instead of addressing key public grievances. He also raised alarms about the presence of counterfeit pesticides in the market, calling for stringent actions against those who engage in practices harmful to farmers.
In response, LG Manoj Sinha assured Shaheen that arrangements would be made to ensure an uninterrupted power supply throughout the winter. He also committed to prioritizing and accelerating rural development projects. Regarding the issue of fraudulent pesticides, Sinha announced the formation of a specialized task force to address the problem and promised stringent legal repercussions for offenders.
This meeting highlighted the Administration’s dedication to addressing public concerns and enhancing governance at the grassroots level.
