Congress will form next government in JK: Saroori

Vote for congress candidates to ensure clear mandate to Azad for paving way for his claim for Chief Ministership

Jammu, December 10: - Senior Congress Leader and sitting MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori Wednesday said Congress will form the next government in the State.

“All other political parties are befooling people with false slogans,” he said, addressing party workers here at Jammu and Kathua.

Saroori said “some political parties in Jammu and Kashmir are on one hand acting as sympathizers of people and other the other, hand-in-glove with elements who are aspiring to dilute the social and political systems in the state.”

He said “all political parties, except Congress, have entered into a secret pact with the BJP to be a part of the new government in J&K.”

Expressing confidence about success in the forthcoming elections, Saroori said Congress has “contributed a lot in development of the state. I am sure people will choose our candidates and Congress will form the next government in the state.”

Praising the efforts of people in “redeeming the democratic spirit in the region”, Saroori said “once a hot-bed of militancy, ceasefire this region today wears a festive look as flags of all major political parties are visible across the region.”

Asserting that BJP is “disastrous for India as well as Jammu and Kashmir”, Saroori said “Nobody can fight BJP except Congress.”

Saroori also made an appeal “I invite kind attention of the respected voters of Jammu province in general and that of Jammu, Kathua, Poonch and Rajouri in particular to vote for congress candidates to ensure clear mandate to Ghulam Nabi Azad for paving way for his claim for Chief Ministership.

He said that for development of Jammu province including Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, erstwhile district Doda, Poonch and Rajouri he (Azad) is the only deserving and capable Jammu based chief minister candidate who stands for secularism, equitable development and rights of whole Jammu province.

Your valuable vote for congress candidates means vote for Azad sahib and maximum the congress seats mean Azad sahib as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The tall claims of other parties have already fallen flat within short duration.

Earlier Saroori along with MLC Naresh Kumar Gupta, Senior Congress Leader from Bhalessa Ghulam Mustafa Azad, district Congress President Ramban Arun Singh Raju, Congress Leader from Udhampur Rattan Sethi, Congress sarpanches including Chowdhary Latiief Bania, Firoz Din Malik, Sanjay Manhas, along with their supporters and also thousands of congress workers attended the Congress rally at M. A. Stadium Jammu which was addressed by Smt. Sonia Gandhi Congress president.

Congress leaders including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ambika Soni, Saifuddin Soz and other leaders accompanied Sonia Gandhi during her visit to the Jammu and Kashmir.

Prosecute Omar, his aides for involvement in Haji Yusuf's murder: Congress

Congress want immediate registration of FIR into the case

Kishtwar, Dec 09: Former Congress Minister and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today demanded that Omar Abdullah should be prosecuted for his alleged involvement in the murder of National Conference worker Haji Muhammad Yusuf.

Why were Omar and his associates not prosecuted in connection with the murder case of the NC worker Haji Yusuf?"

Pertinently, recently the former IG Crime and PDP candidate from north Kashmir's Uri constituency Raja Aijaz Ali had alleged that late Haji Mohammad Yusuf was interrogated at CM's residence in Srinagar for 3-hours in presence of Omar and his close aides, Nasir Aslam Wani, Devender Singh Rana and Shabir Ahmed Personal Security Officer of Omar.

Following the revelations made by Raja Aijaz Ali, the family members of the deceased NC worker appealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and get a FIR registered against Omar and his aides.

"Omar Abdullah can no more befool people with his politics of hatred and division as he stands exposed before the general masses."

Saroori said, "Omar Abdullah is also responsible for hushing up the double rape and murder case in Shopian. How can we expect that he would allow registration of FIR in a case where he is himself main accused," he said, adding; "The statement by Omar Abdullah that he was innocent will not acquit him from the murder case. He cannot act as a judge in his own cause. He has to get the clean chit from Supreme Court where Haji Yusuf son’s petition is pending disposal."

Saroori said it is irony that till last week Omar Abdullah was terming death of Haji Yousuf as natural and now, he himself asserted during an election rally in Uri that he had handed over Yousuf to then IG Crime and he died in police custody. "We strongly believe that Haji Yousuf was murdered. He was tortured to death by Omar Abdullah and his close confidants," he said.

"Saroori appeal to Supreme Court to take cognizance of Omar Abdullah's recent statement which made it clear that Haji Yousuf died in custody," he said and added that Congress want immediate registration of FIR into the case so that guilty could be punished without fear or favor.

Omar Abdullah a weak and unfit Chief Minister: Saroori

Why no inquiries against NC Ministers

Kishtwar, December 08: - Attack Omar Abdullah for accusing Congress party of "opportunism and falsehood", senior Congress leader and sitting MLA from Inderwal, Ghulam Muhammad Saroori Monday termed him "weak and unfit" Chief Minister.

Omar Abdullah can no more befool people with his politics of hatred and division as he stands exposed before the general masses”, Saroori said, while addressing a deputation of party workers of far off areas of district Kishtwar, here today.

Saroori said, "Omar Abdullah’s National Conference is a sinking ship. He cannot deliver and general masses know how he has made a mess of Jammu and Kashmir. NC leaders, workers and supporters are seeking greener pastures elsewhere."

He said that no inquiry was ordered by Omar Abdullah against his own ministers and accusation of him being involved in taking sizeable kickbacks of Rs 500 Cr from a private company on account of allotment of Rattle power project.

Saroori asked, “Why Omar only ordered inquiries against Congress Minister? Why no inquiries were ordered against allotment of 2000 works allotted without tenders when Omar was holding the charge of Public Works Department (PWD), also in Haji Yusuf murdered case and his associates.”

Saroori said, “One Mushtaq Ahmed, a paid agent of NC and resident of Srinagar filed a false complaint against former minister of sanctioning two thousand works in PWD R&B department without formal tendering. But when SAC conducted the detailed enquiry and came to the conclusion that allegations were false and dismissed the case.”

“Mushtaq Ahmed only complained against Congress leaders and never appeared in court with any concrete proof.”

“Despite Omar’s wrong intentions, both SAC and CBI gave us clean chit,” Saroori added.

The Congress leader said that there is utter neglect and deprivation that remote and backward areas like erstwhile Doda district suffered till 2006. “A concerted effort to develop these areas during Ghulam Nabi Azad’s tenure as CM was made. However the same script of neglect is being repeated since 2008," he said.

Saroori said that Chenab Valley was developed during Azad’s tenure as chief minister as roads, colleges, hospitals, and schools were constructed during the Congress-led regime, and since then no visible improvement is noticed on the ground.

He said that Omar Abdullah has filled his own ‘chest’ when he didn’t have a single penny to quake hit erstwhile district Doda from Rs. 334crore  released by the union government under disaster management quota.  “I think Omar Abdullah don’t know the meaning of “Disaster”, Saroori added.

He accused that Omar has failed to provide relief to the earthquake victims in comparison to "massive reconstruction" work started in 2005 by Azad government after the earthquake in October 2005. "Tested, credible, and capable regime of Congress-led government alone can bring out the flood-ravaged state out of morass,” Saroori said.

"The massive challenge of reconstruction and rehabilitation cannot be carried out by mere sloganeering or making hollow promises, rather a concrete and coordinated effort is required to rebuild the lives of the people," he said.

Saroori said that it was Congress party’s biggest mistake by giving an immature person the post of Chief Minister. “Congress thought Omar Abdullah was young and energetic and that he can deliver well. However, we were wrong. He was unfit for such a prestigious position,” Saroori said and asked what Omar Abdullah achieved in these six years?

He said that to hide the failure of his government on every front, Omar was making false accusations against the Congress.

"Omar did no good to the constituencies we (Congress) represent. Our constituencies were discriminated," he said. Congress is the only party which is committed to equitable development of all the regions of the state and people have to make a right choice in these elections.

Saroori blamed Omar Abdullah for not regularizing daily wagers in the state "It was intentional dilly-dallying tactics by Omar. Justice is being denied to such a large number of casual workers since 2009 when Cabinet Sub-Committee was constituted to look into the grievances of all sections of employees and workers," he said and put the onus on Omar Abdullah for blocking the move because there were more daily wagers from Jammu region.

He also accused Chief Minister of deliberately not implementing Food Security Act in Jammu and Kashmir even as the same was implemented in the rest of India during UPA regime. “He knew that with the implementation of Food Security Act in the state, its benefit would go to Congress party following which he delayed and did not implement the same,” Saroori added.

Saroori visits residence of Riyaz Zarger and Chowdhary Qasim residence at Thathri

Condoles demise of mother of ZEO Bhatyas and daughter of Chowdhary Qasim

Thathri, December 07: - Senior Congress Leader and sitting MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today visited the residence of Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Bhatyas, Riyaz Ahmed Zarger at Thathri to personally condole the demise of his mother Amina Begum who passed away few days ago, she left with two more sons including Executive Engineer Tourism Department Bhaderwah Parvez Ahmed Zarger and Retired Executive Engineer, Javed Ahmed Zarger.
Saroori also visited the residence of Chowdhary Qasim Din at Patshalla Bunjwah, to console the demise of his daughter Fatima Banoo who died due to prolong illness.

He stayed with the bereaved families and expressed his sympathy and solidarity with them, offered fatiyah, consoled the family members and prayed to the Almighty Allah for eternal peace to the departed souls beside a place for them in heaven.

Saroori also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear irreparable loss.

Congress Leaders, Workers from Thathri and Patshalla Bunjwah also condoles with Chowdhary Qasim and with Zarger family.

Congress always worked for the welfare of common masses: Saroori

 

 

Will make Billawar a model constituency of the State: Manohar Lal Sharma

Saroori, Manohar Lal held road show at Billawar

Billawar (Kathua), December 06: - Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori and Congress candidate from Billawar Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma took out a massive road show in Bilawar, district Kathua.

While addressing the huge gathering, Saroori said that Congress always worked for the welfare and uplift of common masses and fought for their legitimate rights. He assured that if his party is voted to power again, a new phase of development will be started in Billawar constituency as the party gives the priority to peace, prosperity and development of the State.

“Congress has entered the poll arena on the strength of development plank and would emerge with thumping majority to form the next Government in the State to serve the people”, he added.

Saroori said that construction of bridges, network of roads, up-gradation of schools, creation of administrative units, Public Health Centres (PHCs), opening of various banks branch at various places in the constituency, better irrigation facilities, regular supply of electricity, drinking water and installation of over two dozen tube-wells are some of the works done during Manohar Lal Sharma’s tenure.

He assured that the spree of development in the constituency will continue with same pace, if voted to power again. Without naming any political party, he said that some of the political parties are exploiting the poor people and down trodden sections of the society by showing them such dreams, which they cannot fulfill, Saroori said, adding that these divisive forces are dream sellers and hollow slogan mongers as the leaders of these parties just appear during electioneering and after elections, disappear.

Saroori asked the people to make best use of their vote in the forthcoming Assembly elections to elect honest, dedicated and people friendly representatives.

In his address Congress candidate from Billawar Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma underline the need to further accelerate the process of progress and development in Billawar constituency, he assured the people that yet another united show will cherish his dream of converting Bilawar into a model constituency of the State.

“I have a dream of making a modern and progressive Billawar constituency which will set an example for the State and if people show their confidence in me, I will give them the desired results”, said Manohar Lal.

He asked the people to choose that Party which has the track record of initiating the developmental activities in Billawar constituency, adding that those who are selling dreams are bent upon dividing the people and are the real enemies of the constituency and the State.

Urging the people of the State in general and Billawar constituency in particular to vote decisively in favour of the Congress Party, Manohar Lal said that Congress Party has given a new paradigm of development and governance to the State which was characterised by all-round and equitable development, efficiency, transparency and people-friendly image.

Manohar Lal said that if voted to power development will again become the buzzword in the State and all the areas of the State in general and Billawar constituency in particular will witness massive push on the front of infrastructure building and developmental activity.

Release MGNREGA payment along with compensation: Saroori

Slammed BJP government for failing to clear the liabilities

Jammu, December 02: - Senior Congress leader and sitting MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today slammed the Centre Government for “failing” to release over Rs 150 crore MGNREGA payments to the State Government, which it alleged has adversely affected the poor families in J&K state.

“The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) Government at Centre has failed to clear over Rs 150 crore MGNREGA payments to the State Government including Rs 56 crores liabilities of Erstwhile district Doda” Saroori told reporters at Jammu

He questioned BJP’s silence on issues related to the Laborers and alleged that the Union Government has “failed” to clear MGNREGA payment despite submission of necessary documents.

“Before Lok Sabha elections all senior leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visits to Jammu in his campaigns had raised the issue several times but it is surprising that after May 26 they have turned a blind eye and deaf ear to the problems being faced by the rural people,” he said.

Saroori said that the department of rural development is also liable to pay compensation for delay in wages as per guidelines issued by the ministry of rural development.

He (Saroori) also blamed the state government and saying that the government already had Rs 30 crores balance regarding MGNREGA work and despite that, the delay was a cruel joke with people who were living hand-to-mouth and had been provided livelihood security through MGNREGA by the UPA government at the Centre.

“The Union government has snatched the means of survival from families of poor workers,” added Saroori, demanding immediate release of wages along with compensation, failing which an agitation would be launched.

Congress carried massive development during Azad tenure: Saroori

 

Seek votes in favour of Ch Aijaz Khan; Mofti Jamal Ud Din along with his supporters joined Congress party in-front of Mr. Saroori

Gool (Ramban) November 29: - Seeking vote and support for Congress candidate from Gool-Arnas Assembly constituency Aijaz Ahmed Khan, Senior J&K Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori addressed a series of public meetings at Seri Pura, Thatharka, Mugjii Dharam, Sangaldan, Mavul Koot, Bada Kund areas of district Ramban.

While addressing the gathering, Saroori said the doors of Congress are open for all well meaning people, who want to contribute in the Party’s efforts to bring about lasting peace, and development in the region. He said it is encouraging that the people in large numbers are joining the Congress and reposing their faith in the democratic process to find solution of their problems.

“Party represents hope and optimism in Jammu and Kashmir in the days of gloom and disenchantment. Appealing people from different walks of life particularly youth to become part of the Party”, Saroori said and added that Congress offers a platform for all well meaning people to encourage them and play their role in party’s vision of political resolution and good governance.

Saroori also staged a road show at Sangaldan and said that the people will vote for the Congress as the party has carried out massive development in all the three regions of the State during the tenure of Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad (2006-2008). The party is banking heavily on the stature of former Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, to counter the BJP propaganda in the State that it will win absolute majority here, he added. He said that the party has been able to reach out to the remotest and neglected areas in the State and during the tenure of Ghulam Nabi Azad, not only corruption was rooted out but a strong work culture was created in the State.

He further said that Congress candidate from Gool-Arnas Aijaz Ahmed Khan have been tested by the people in past and it was an established fact that during his tenure in power he left no stone unturned for the over all development of Gool-Arnas Assembly constituency without any discrimination of caste, creed, colour, rich and poor. He said that infrastructure visible almost in all sectors including Education, Heath, PHE, PDD, PWD, bears testimony to his claims

Saroori appealed the people to vote for Aijaz Ahmed Khan and press the hand button on EVMs on 2nd December- 2014. He also cautioned the people against the hollow slogan mongers and communal forces, which play the politics of dividing the communities. Such forces only surface at the time of election and mislead the people by spreading false propaganda, inciting the sentiments of innocents he alleged and asked people not to fall prey to the nefarious designs of such elements.

On the occasion Mufti Jamal Ud Din Jamia Masjid Sangal Dhan, along with his supporters joined Congress party in-front of Mr. Saroori.

Prominent among those Syed Wani, Mohd Amin Bhat, Mohd Inshat, Bashir Dar, Zafar Magray, Mushtaq Malik, Syed Ahmed Dar, Tanveer Ahmed, Mohd Rafiq Khan, Iqbal Shah, Ghulam Nabi Mughal, Omkar Singh, Abdul Gani Dev, Majeed Mir, beside local Congress leaders, workers, Youth Congress members and people in large were present.

Saroori thanks people of Erstwhile Doda district

 

People voted Congress on work done by Azad

Kishtwar, November 25: - Senior J&K Congress leader and sitting MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohamad Saroori in a special message conveyed thanks to the people of Erstwhile Doda district especially Inderwal constituency and have appreciated the people for coming out to cast their vote on Tuesday.

Expressing his gratitude to the electorate of the Erstwhile Doda district, Saroori said they came out to cast their votes and thereby strengthen the democratic process in the state despite pressures from various quarters.

“I shall continue to strive to uphold the secular character of the region and strengthen the bonds of communal harmony and co-existence in the region,” Saroori said.

Saroori also appreciated the role of administration and police in ensuring peaceful polling in Erstwhile Doda district particularly Inderwal constituency, added that the people having voted Congress on development works done by the Ghulam Nabi Azad as Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir and as Union Health and Family Welfare Minister in the 1st phase.

Earlier in the morning Saroori cast his vote at his native village Sarthal district Kishtwar.

It is pertinent to mention here that this is for the 1st time in the history of Inderwal Assembly segment that around 74% voters have turn out to cast their votes.

Azad and Saroori addressed impressive road shows cum public addresses

 

Congress committed to counter and defeat divisive forces tooth and nail: Azad

Inderwal witnessed massive development: Saroori

Khara/Thathri/Mugalmaidan Chatroo, November 23: - Making an emotional pitch to voters to vote and support the Congress in the ongoing Assembly polls, Congress candidate from Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today said that his party was fighting against divisive and exploitive forces, which are hell bent to destroy love and harmony.

Saroori held series of unprecedented and impressive road shows cum Public addresses at Bhatyas, Bhamboo, Bathri, Khara, Thathri, Mugalmiadan, Chatroo, Lass in Inderwal Assembly segment where people gave him rousing receptions and pledged to make him win with thumping majority.

At Thathri Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad was the star campaigner who seeks mandate of the people to accelerate developmental activities in remotest and far-flung areas. He said that Congress was committed to counter and defeat divisive forces tooth and nail and would always work for development of Jammu and Kashmir irrespective of any caste, colour or religion.

"Claiming that there is no Modi wave in J&K," Azad said that Congress party would win 12 seats out of 15 in the first phase of elections. Urging the people of the Inderwal constituency to vote decisively in favour of the Congress candidate G M Saroori, Azad said that Congress-led coalition government between 2006-08 gave a new paradigm of development and governance to the state which was characterised by all-round and equitable development, efficiency, transparency and people-friendly image.

In his address, Saroori reminded the people about various developmental projects which he has started for the development of this Assembly constituency. “Many projects are still incomplete”, he said and sought vote & support of the people to finish that incomplete projects to improve their socio-economic conditions.

Saroori said that Congress party is going to win Inderwal assembly constituency with a record margin and all candidates of other parties including NC, PDP and BJP shall forfeit their deposits. All these political parties are either run as stopping the developmental activities, family enterprises or as some religious joint. All religions are equally important and if preached rightly, lead us to the path towards almighty God. But few parties believes in using religion as a shortcut to reach corridors of power by precipitating emotions of people and getting our society polarised on the basis of caste and religion. J&K people are wise enough not to be swayed down by these opportunist politicians. They will definitely reject their dangerous agenda for division of our society and shall, only, choose path towards peace, development and prosperity.

He further said that Inderwal assembly constituency witnessed development during the past twelve years. Counting his achievements before the people Saroori said, “I have ensured that all the areas of my constituency are developed. During my tenure I got degree colleges in Chatroo and Thathri. Administrative units which include SDM office at Chatroo and Thathri, Tehsil offices, development blocks and nayabats and upgradation of healthcare units are for everyone to see.”

Saroori said that upgradation of schools, establishment of new schools, road connectivity along with bridges and providing potable water to people was his priority during the past twelve years.

He also lambasts out at BJP & PDP and said that, “It is this, the very heart and soul of J&K that we are fighting to protect in this election, from those who seek to change it, and to divide us. We want unity. They want to impose uniformity. They (Prime Minister) say ‘just believe in me’. We say ‘believe in our intentions, in our achievements…a high rate of growth, inclusive development, and strong democratic institutions.”

Saroori also appealed to the voters of Inderwal constituency to come in large and cast their votes in favour of him (Ghulam Mohammad Saroori) by pressing s.no: 6 hand button on EVMs on November 25th.