CM Omar-led Govt focussed on Srinagar’s development: Shameema Firdous

Srinagar, Jul 3: J&K National Conference Women's Wing President and MLA Habba Kadal Shameema Firdous Thursday said that the Omar Abdullah-led administration is taking concrete steps to restore Srinagar city’s glory.

A party press release said that during her tour of the Habba Kadal constituency, Shameema inspected civic conditions and reviewed services such as drinking water, and ration supplies. She took note of local grievances and resolved several issues on the spot by contacting relevant departments.

“Srinagar has been off the development radar for nearly a decade. No new water schemes, no infrastructure upgrades, no attention to the basic needs of people. The Omar Abdullah-led government is reversing that neglect and working tirelessly to bring Srinagar back into focus.”

She criticised the previous Smart City initiatives as “cosmetic touches” and “paint job” that did little to improve the quality of life. “There’s nothing smart about painted roads when people still don’t have clean water, working drains. Our people deserve better,” she said. Firdous reiterated that it was under previous NC governments that foundational infrastructure was established in Srinagar, including water treatment plants and other civic facilities. “Since 2015, it’s been all talk. But now with Omar sahib at the helm of affairs, people of Srinagar will heave a sigh of relief."