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Jammu, January 06 (Scoop News)- As part of the ongoing mass contact programme, JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla today visited various areas of the RS Pura–Jammu South constituency, where he interacted extensively with local residents to listen to their grievances and concerns. During the visit, people highlighted issues related to unemployment, basic civic amenities, water and power supply, and everyday administrative difficulties affecting their lives.Raman Bhalla patiently heard the problems raised by the public and assured them that the Indian National Congress stands firmly with the people and will continue to raise their genuine demands at every appropriate forum. He reiterated that the Congress party has always stood by the masses through thick and thin and will remain committed to safeguarding their rights, dignity, and welfare.
Emphasizing the importance of grassroots connect, Bhalla said that such interactions help the party understand ground realities and strengthen the fight for justice, development, and accountable governance. He reaffirmed that the Congress will continue its outreach programmes to ensure that the voices of the common people are heard and addressed.The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Working President, Raman Bhalla, today voiced serious concern over the deteriorating socio-economic and civic conditions in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the people are grappling with multiple crises while the administration remains indifferent to their hardships.
Highlighting the alarming unemployment scenario, Bhalla said that joblessness among youth has reached unprecedented levels, pushing educated young men and women into frustration and uncertainty. He lamented that despite repeated assurances, recruitment processes are either delayed or mired in confusion, forcing many youths to migrate outside the region in search of livelihood. He asserted that unemployment has become the biggest challenge confronting J&K and requires urgent, sincere, and result-oriented intervention.
Raman Bhalla further drew attention to the erratic water and power supply, particularly in Jammu province, where residents are facing acute drinking water shortages and prolonged power cuts even during critical hours. He said that repeated breakdowns, poor infrastructure maintenance, and lack of long-term planning have made daily life miserable for common citizens, especially during extreme weather conditions.
Expressing strong resentment over the renaming and dilution of the MGNREGA scheme, Bhalla said that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act is not merely a welfare programme but a lifeline for rural households. He accused the government of undermining its spirit by changing its nomenclature and failing to ensure timely wage payments, thereby weakening rural employment and economic stability.
The JKPCC Working President also criticized the continued delay in restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, terming it a betrayal of the promises made to the people. He said that democratic rights remain curtailed, elected representatives have limited authority, and governance through bureaucracy has widened the gap between the administration and the public. He demanded immediate steps towards restoring statehood to ensure accountability and democratic governance.
Raman Bhalla further pointed out issues such as rising inflation, inadequate healthcare facilities, poor road connectivity in rural and border areas, and neglect of farmers and small traders, stating that these problems have compounded public suffering. He said that the voices of farmers, daily wage earners, and small business owners are going unheard, deepening economic distress across the UT.
Reaffirming the Congress party’s commitment to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Raman Bhalla said that the JKPCC will continue to raise public issues at every platform and stand firmly with the masses in their struggle for justice, dignity, employment, and democratic rights. He urged the administration to move beyond announcements and slogans and address ground realities with seriousness, sensitivity, and transparency.
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