Azad’s plea to LG: Direct authorities to address issues of people

Jammu, Jan 4: Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday appealed the Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha to direct the district level authorities to address the day- to- day issues of people in winter.

He added that people have been facing lots of difficulties in absence of proper arrangements in winter. According to a press release, Azad met various delegations in Jammu who shared their disappointment and anger due to unscheduled power cuts in rural areas particularly in Chenab valley, Peer Panchal and Kashmir, curtailment of subsidised ration, besides no appropriate measures taken by the government to address the highest unemployment rate in the Union Territory.

“I was a bit disturbed today after meeting various delegations who feel dejected and disappointed for poor governance. They face hardships in this winter due to prolonged power cuts,” he said. Azad said that curtailing subsidised ration to people when the unemployment is highest ever in the UT is unfortunate and instead government should have increased the quantity to offer some relief to the people. The former chief minister said that once his party gets back to power, he will ensure people receive basic facilities at their doorstep.