Staunch PDP workers join Congress in Moharwari Sarthal

Strengthen the party and work for the betterment of the Sarthal area: Mohd Shafi Saroori

Sarthal, January 31: Staunch workers from People's Democratic Party (PDP) party including Abdul Rashid Ahanger, Tariq Parvez and Mohd Hussain Ahanger joined the Indian National Congress (INC) at Moharwari Sarthal of district Kishtwar here on Sunday in presence of Congress leader and Sarpanch Karool, Mohammad Shafi Saroori.

Describing the newly entrants joining Congress as returning home, newly entrant’s workers reposed faith in the policy, programme of Congress the vision and ability of its leadership. They said Congress stands for unity, brotherhood and amity of the three regions of the State and various sections of the society.

They said the visionary leadership of dynamic leader Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has given new dimension to the policy of Congress to achieve the goal of Naya and Khushal Inderwal and political stability and prosperity in the region.

They praised the contribution of Mr. Saroori in the socio-economic transformation of the Erstwhile in particular and State in general, saying the party has been pioneer in implementing revolutionary programmes aimed at improving the conditions of the people, especially those living in remote and backward areas.

Welcoming the new entrants into party fold Congress leader Mohd Shafi Saroori expressed hope that newly joined worker would work with enthusiasm and energy to give fillip and will spread the policy programme of the Congress.

Mohd Shafi Saroori welcomed them and asked them to strengthen the party and work for the betterment of the area. He assured the newly entrants that MLA Inderwal Mr. G M Saroori will come up to their expectations and he will continue the developmental works.

Saroori calls on Union Minister for Rural Development Chaudhary Birender Singh

Discussed issues regarding various centrally sponsored schemes

New Delhi, January 30: - Former Minister and Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, G. M Saroori today had a meeting with Union Minister for Rural Development, Chaudhary Birender Singh in the National capital New Delhi and discussed various developmental issues.

Mr. Saroori briefed Union Minister related to implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the state particularly in district Kishtwar and Doda. He said that there are over 200 road projects under phase 8th sanctioned for Jammu and Kashmir state in which stage-I works are completed but stage-II works are awaiting completion due to low rates. He said several times JK PMGSY department has issued the tenders for completion of stage-II work of phase 8th projects, but no contractor has submitted the bid on these projects because they are not ready to work on 2008 rates as they are very low in comparison with the rates given by Roads and Building department and other departments.

He said that the Ministry for Rural Development needs to give approval to JK PMGSY department for completion of stage-II projects as per 2012 rates to obviate the difficulty in execution of these schemes. He said even the funds are lying with the J&K PMGSY department but needs Union Rural development Ministry approval to accommodate this demand out of overall savings of the programme.

Mr. Saroori also put forth detailed current situation before Union Minister and discussed at length the issues regarding various centrally sponsored schemes. He discussed the issues of granting of special concession to J&K with regard to release of funds, special projectization for the State regarding IAY, MGNREGA, IWMP, NRLM and SBM.

The Union Minister assured that Union Ministry of Rural development will extend all possible support to the State and specifically to issues raised by Ghulam Mohammad Saroori. The Union Minister also assured Mr. Saroori for releasing of funds for clearance of all previous liabilities in J&K under MGNREGA and funds for kick-starting of various rural development schemes besides this sanctioning of rates for stage-II work under phase 8th of PMGSY projects in J&K state.

Mr. Saroori also held meetings with Union Secretary for PMGSY and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj and took up various issues regarding the implementation of PMGSY and RDD schemes in the State.

Prominent PDP workers joined Congress in Ladsa Sarthal

New entrants will strengthen the party at the grass roots levels: Congress Sarpanch Mohd Shafi

Sarthal, January 26: - Several prominent workers of People’s Democratic Party workers on Tuesday joined Indian National Congress (INC) party in presence of Congress leader and Sarpanch Karool Mohammad Shafi Saroori at Ladsa Sarthal this afternoon.

Welcoming new entrants into the party fold, Mr. Shafi Saroori hoped they will strengthen the party at the grass roots levels and fan out in their areas to maintain close rapport with the people.

He said Congress is the only party presence of which is felt in every nook and corner of the state. He hoped that the party functionaries and workers will highlight the problems faced to the people and seek their redressal at appropriate levels.

Those who joined including Mohd Ashraf, Abdul Latief Butt, Irfan Ahmed, Neyamat Ali, Ghulam Nabi, Mohd Shabir and Ghulam Mohd Butt.
Congress leader profusely garlanded and greeted the new entrants into the Congress party.

Saroori, other Congress leaders condoles passing away of Khawaja Ghulam Ahmed Wani

Prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul

Kishtwar/Doda, January 26: - Vice President J&K Congress and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohd Saroori on Tuesday condoled the demise of renowned social worker and forest lessee Khawaja Ghulam Ahmed Wani of Bharat Doda and a father of General Secretary JKPCC Abdul Majid Wani.

Saroori said the demise of Khawaja Ghulam Ahmed Wan is a great loss for the Doda district. I stand in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. In his death we have lost one of the tallest social worker who always worked for the downtrodden people of the Doda," the state Congress vice president said.

Ghulam Ahmed Wani passed away at Jammu after a prolonged illness. He was 90 and left with three sons Abdul Majid Wani, Abdul Kareem Wani and Iqbal Wani.

Saroori who is presently in New Delhi also spoke on phone to Abdul Majid Wani a state Congress General Secretary and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family. I pray for eternal peace of the departed soul and grant of strength & fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss and may his soul rest in peace.

Mohd Aslam Goni- Senior Congress leader, Ghulam Mustafa Azad-Senior Congress leader, Naresh Kumar Gupta- MLC and President DCC Doda, Sham Lal Bhagat-MLC, Ashok Kumar-Secretary JKPCC, Salman Nizami-Publicity Secretary JKPCC, Sheikh Mujeeb, Mohd Hanief Shah, Ghulam Haider Sheikh, Javed Ahmed Wani, Bandey, S. L Manhas, Hoshair Singh, Mohd Iqbal Keen, Asif Jahan Gattu, Riyaz Ahmed, Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Mehboob Mustafa, Mahinder Singh Parihar, Asgar Khangi, Iqbal Teli, Ghulam Haider Company, Mohd Aslam Malik, Khursheed Ahmed Butt, Rashid Mughal, Majeed Rahi and others have also expressed deep grief over the passing away of Khwaja Ghulam Ahmed Wani.

Meanwhile Saroori have also deeply condole the sad demise of Ghulam Nabi Sheikh Son of Jamloo Sheikh resident of Kuchal in Tehsil Mugalmaidan and Mati Devi wife of Sant Ram resident of Kharyan Chatroo, a mother in law of Congress leader from Passerkote Santosh Kumar. Saroori has expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family members and relatives. He prayed to the almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed souls

PDP, BJP workers join Congress; Iqbal Keen welcomes

Congress party determined to change destiny of the people of JK

Bunjwah, 24 January: - In a significant development, two dozens of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) activists Sunday joined Congress at Bunjwah in district Kishtwar in presence of Congress senior leader from Bunjwah and Sarppanch Association Bunjwah Mohd Iqbal Keen.

Iqbal Keen while addressing the new entrants into the party fold said that Congress state vice president and MLA Inderwal, Mr. G. M Saroori has always stood for the people and would continue to represent the aspirations of all the sections of the society. “I welcomed the decision of several BJP and PDP workers regarding joining the Congress. It is a right decision at the right time,” Iqbal Keen said. This would help the people of Bunjwah in all spheres of development.

Iqbal Keen exuded hope that with the joining of workers, the Congress would strengthen its base at the grassroots level in the area. “Congress party is determined to change destiny of the people of JK,” he said. “Joining of BJP and PDP leaders in the party was a clear indication that there was a realization among the people that only Congress has the agenda to address their wishes and aspirations.”

Those who joined Congress including Mohd Yusuf, Mohammad Shafi, Chowdhary Ibrahim, Ghulam Hussain, Chowdhary Mohd Shafi, Mohd Ismaiel, Kohli, Prithvi Raj, Mohd Sharief Butt, Jaffer Hussain, Mohd Shafi Malik, Noor Hussain, Mohd Yusuf, Ghulam Qadir, Mohd Faried, Mushtaq Ahmed, Irshad Ahmed Butt, Qasim Din, Mohd Rafi, Kaloo Kali, Noor Maie Kali, Naki Mohd, Mohd Hussain Mohd Yusuf, Mohd Akbar, Dil Mohd, Surinder Kumar, Shafitulla Butt, Mohd Ishaq and others from Patnazi B panchayat area of Bunjwah in district Kishtwar.

Prominent among those Sarpanch Chowdhary Mohd Shafi, Bashir Ahemd Keen, Mohd Yunus Keen and others were present on the occasion.

Saroori greets people on Republic Day

Jammu, January 25: - Vice President JKPCC and MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori today extended felicitations and best wishes on the happy occasion of 67th Republic Day of India to the country.

Saroori conveyed warm greetings and good wishes for the progress and prosperity to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Congress MLA prayed for peace, normalcy, prosperity and progress of the State and the Country and well-being of the people.

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Saroori condole death of Abdul Hameed

Give compensation to Om Raj whose ten cattle were perished in fire incident in Saroor: Saroori to Animal Husbandry department

Kishtwar, January 21: - Congress state Vice president and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Inderwal, Mr. G. M. Saroori today deeply condoled the sad and sudden demise of Abdul Hameed son of Lal Din resident of Lawa Sarthal who passed away yesterday at Government Medical College & Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu due to brief illnesses.

In a condolence message to the families, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori expressed his solidarity and has conveyed his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed soul beside place for him in heaven. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear irreparable loss.

Saroori also directed the Animal and Husbandry department Kishtwar to pay compensation in favour of Om Raj son of Janta Ram whose ten cattle’s were perished in fire incident at Budhla Niju area of Saroor in Tehsil Drabshalla few days back. The fire broke out in the dhok of Om Raj where in ten cattle including 1 horse, 2 cow, 2 buffalo and 3 sheep got perished. The cause of fire is yet to be known. Saroori also enjoyed upon the Kishtwar police for early ascertaining of the reason behind the fire incident.

Meanwhile Sarpanch Mohd Aslam Saroori, Mohammad Shafi Saroori, Master Ikhlaq Ahmed Dev, Mohd Hussain Mintoo, Abdul Subhan, Zakir Hussain, Khursheed Ahmed Gagroo, Mohd Amin, Haji Ghulam Mohd Lone, Abdul Majeed Khan, Riyaz Hajam, Bashir Ahmed Hajam, Ghulam Nabi and people of Law, Moharwari, Karool have also condoled the demise of Abdul Hameed and has prayed for peace to the departed soul.

No need to include state Ranbir Penal Code under NIA Act: Saroori

No need to include state Ranbir Penal Code under NIA Act: Saroori

Won’t let NIA to get sweeping powers in JK

Jammu, January 22: - Congress state Vice President and MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori today said there is no need to include Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), the state’s criminal law under purview of the National Investigation Act (NIA).

Saroori said the statement made by Governor J&K N. N Vohra has created a flutter in Jammu and Kashmir, who favoured including Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) under the purview of NIA Act so that the central probe agency has sweeping powers to take over any case in the country.

He said Congress party completely opposed the sweeping powers to NIA to take suo motu cognizance of terror-related cases in the Jammu and Kashmir. He said that Congress party did not favour Vohra’s suggestion and said any move should not be allowed.

Saroori said when there are already laws in RPC which deals much better than Indian Penal Code (IPC) to tackle with criminals and terrorism then there is no need to include RPC under purview of NIA act. He also appreciated the J&K Police for doing excellent job under RPC and for efficiently dealing terror issues in the state. He said there is no reason to underestimate our own police and law.

He said in RPC Laws, NIA can take over any case registered under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as well as RPC but it requires permission of the state government before taking up the investigation in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Saroori saw the statement as a move to encroach upon the autonomy of the state. "This is an attempt to encroach on whatever autonomy is left," Saroori said.

MLA Inderwal said that Congress legislators won’t let NIA to get sweeping powers in JK as the state enjoys a special status whereby no Act can come into force automatically until it is ratified by the state Assembly.

Saroori condole death of Abdul Hameed

Give compensation to Om Raj whose ten cattle were perished in fire incident in Saroor: Saroori to Animal Husbandry department

Kishtwar, January 21: - Congress state Vice president and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Inderwal, Mr. G. M. Saroori today deeply condoled the sad and sudden demise of Abdul Hameed son of Lal Din resident of Lawa Sarthal who passed away yesterday at Government Medical College & Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu due to brief illnesses.

In a condolence message to the families, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori expressed his solidarity and has conveyed his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed soul beside place for him in heaven. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear irreparable loss.

Saroori also directed the Animal and Husbandry department Kishtwar to pay compensation in favour of Om Raj son of Janta Ram whose ten cattle’s were perished in fire incident at Budhla Niju area of Saroor in Tehsil Drabshalla few days back. The fire broke out in the dhok of Om Raj where in ten cattle including 1 horse, 2 cow, 2 buffalo and 3 sheep got perished. The cause of fire is yet to be known. Saroori also enjoyed upon the Kishtwar police for early ascertaining of the reason behind the fire incident.

Meanwhile Sarpanch Mohd Aslam Saroori, Mohammad Shafi Saroori, Master Ikhlaq Ahmed Dev, Mohd Hussain Mintoo, Abdul Subhan, Zakir Hussain, Khursheed Ahmed Gagroo, Mohd Amin, Haji Ghulam Mohd Lone, Abdul Majeed Khan, Riyaz Hajam, Bashir Ahmed Hajam, Ghulam Nabi and people of Law, Moharwari, Karool have also condoled the demise of Abdul Hameed and has prayed for peace to the departed soul.

Take adequate measures to address winter vagaries in Chenab Valley: Saroori to administration

“Ensure people are not neglected of essential commodities”

Jammu, January 19: - Expressing serious concern over the erratic power supply and scarcity of essential commodities including ration, hospital supplies and LPG in the Chenab Valley, Congress state vice president and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has asked the administration to address the problems of the people especially who are braving biting cold in Kishtwar and Doda without power supply and rations.

Saroori said that the shortage of rations in hilly areas speaks volumes about the insensitivity and callousness of the authorities. He said there is shortage of rations especially rice, sugar and wheat flour in Government depots especially in hilly areas. He said the prevailing poor power supply virtually left the life in Chenab Valley out of gear and the people faced tremendous hardships due non availability of ration, sugar, kerosene and LPG.

“Not only the freezing temperature but the unscheduled power cuts and inadequate supply of LPG cylinders has aggravated the situation further. The authorities seem hardly bothered about the problems faced by the common people in Chenab Valley,” the Congress leader remarked.

“People here are being devoid of basic amenities. He said that the administration should ensure that people in Chenab Valley are not neglected and sufficient arrangements should be made before a snowfall in the region.

Saroori also urged the Commissioner Secretary Health and Direct Health Service Jammu to meet the hospital requirements and services for all specialty departments before the snowfall in Chenab valley. “With chilly winters, there is a surge in different diseases in hilly areas so that government should also review its arrangements and take stock of supplies in hospitals especially in rural areas of district Kishtwar, Doda and Ramban,” the Congress leader observed.

MLA Inderwal telephonically asked the BDO’s of Inderwal constituency to utilize the allocated budget in different rural development department schemes by mid February this year. He said that the working season of the district Kishtwar and Doda is before the snowfall and stressed for early completion of developmental activities being started during the financial year 2015-16 besides monitoring all the works personally in their respected blocks.

Saroori has also urged the J&K Governor N. N. Vohra to personally look into the matter of scarcity of basic essential things and to meet the required stock of Ration, fire wood and Kerosene oil in district Doda and Kishtwar before on set of snowfall. He said there is immediate need for effective measures to bridge the gap between availability and consumption of electricity, and set up a dependable power delivery system in the State,” Saroori suggested to Governor of J&K.

Power situation in Chenab Valley grim: Saroori

Ensure better coordination among different departments those providing essential services: Saroori to administration

Jammu, January 18: - Expressing concern over the "grim" power situation in the Chenab Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vice President Ghulam Mohammad Saroori-(MLA Inderwal) today asked the J&K Governor N. N Vohra to arrange alternate sources of energy to provide regular electricity to people across the Chenab Valley which comprises of three districts Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban.

"The power position in the Chenab Valley continues to be grim and far from satisfactory. The people living in rural and far flung areas are without electricity and no power schedule is being followed and even metered areas are facing long and unscheduled power cuts much to the chagrin of public," Congress state vice president G M Saroori said in a statement here.

The same situation is being repeated during every winter in Chenab Valley and the people of three districts are left helpless being devoid of basic amenities, especially the power and essential commodities, he said.

"And the people of the Chenab Valley are left helpless being devoid of basic amenities, especially power and essential commodities," Saroori said.

"It seems the administration is hell-bent to keep people into sustained darkness," Saroori said and suggested a policy to overcome the crisis.

"The only solution to overcome the power crisis is a sustainable and well-conceived energy policy and start of work on hydel projects under the state sector and public-private partnership," the MLA Inderwal G. M Saroori said.

In order to meet the challenges of winter vagaries, Saroori said higher-ups in the administration need to ensure a better coordination among different departments especially those providing essential services.

"Though an early weather warning system is in place, in the absence of the required resource mobilization weather alerts do not serve any purpose," Saroori said.

Saroori grieved over loss of life in Udhampur bus accident

Take adequate and stringent measures to check the recurrence of road accidents

Jammu, January 15: - Expressing concern over frequency of road mishaps, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vice president Ghulam Mohammad Saroori-(MLA Inderwal) has expressed extreme grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident in remote area of Udhampur today resulting in the loss of more than 12 lives.

Saroori, was grieved to know about the accident and has urge Governor J&K N. N Vohara to take effective steps to check road accidents and pass the directions to the traffic department to take adequate and stringent measures to check the recurrence of road accidents. He also urged the Governor to provide adequate ex-gratia relief to the families of those who lost their lives.

He enjoyed upon the district administration Udhampur to extend all possible assistance to those who got injured in the unfortunate accident.

In his condolence message, Mr Saroori conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families in their hour of grief to the families whose dear ones died in the accident. He prayed for peace to the departed souls. He also wished speedy recovery to those who were injured in the accident.

The accident occurred when the ill-fated vehicle, which was on way from Udhampur to Basant Nagar rolled over and fell into a deep gorge near Ramnagar area.

Saroori visits GMC & SMGS Hospital Jammu; enquires about well being of the patients

Jammu, January 14: - PCC senior leader and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Inderwal G. M. Saroori today visited Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) hospital and Government Medical College hospital (GMC&H) Jammu to enquire about the health of various patients including Farida Begum resident of Basha Kuchal, Shakeela Begum resident of Kuchal, Abdul Hameed resident of Lawa Sarthal and others hailing from various part of district Kishtwar who are suffering from various diseases.

MLA Inderwal interacted with the patients attended at GMC&H and SMGS Hospital, Jammu and assured them all help. He asked the doctors about the status of the patients and instructed the Hospital authorities and Doctors to provide every required medical facility to the patients so that they do not feel any inconvenience.

Saroori also wished for early recovery of the patients.

Ghulam Nabi Azad visits late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s Graveyard in Brijbehara Anantnag

Offered Fateha, prayed for eternal peace to his soul

Srinagar, January 08: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday visited the Graveyard in Dara Shikoh garden, Brijbehara Anantnag area of Srinagar to pay tributes to Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir Late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Ghulam Nabi Azad was accompanied by PCC Chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir, PCC vice Chief Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, CPI (M) M. Y Tarigami, Chief PDF Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, Congress MLA's Mohammad Amin Bhat, Gulzar Ahmed Wani and others.

The leaders offered Fateha at the grave of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and prayed for eternal peace to his soul.

While paying floral tributes Ghulam Nabi Azad highlighted the suave leader’ a self-respecting, seasoned and thinking politician, Azad said he relentlessly strived for the equitable development of all the regions of the State and envisioned a unified, inclusive, pluralistic and progressive J&K and a strong India.

His qualities of head and heart, warmth and concern for others won him friends from across the political spectrum and made him dear to one and all, without any distinction of caste, colour and creed.

PCC Chief G. A Mir while paying tribute to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed described his a leader of the voiceless. He loved striving and struggling for their welfare, their dignity and their progress. Late Mufti sahab was passionate about politics as a tool of reform, change and just representation and was repulsed by the pursuit of power for petty ends. He never hesitated to call a spade a spade, chose the hardest paths when he could have chosen easier ones and remained committed to his people till his last breath.”

Paying tributes to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, PCC Vice President G. M Saroori recollected Mufti’s historic contributions towards the people of Jammu and Kashmir as a seasoned politician, a passionate social activist who believed in standing up for the honor of his people. "The contribution of the Mufti family towards the socio-political empowerment of people of Jammu and Kashmir has been tremendous. He was an unwavering voice of reason and enlightenment.” Saroori described Mufti a lifelong struggle to empower the dis-empowered masses and said that in his demise, Kashmir had lost a voice of courage and conviction.

CPI (M) J&K Chief M. Y Tarigami, PDF Chief Hakeem Mohd Yaseen also paid tributes to Late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Saroori mourned death of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Attended Nimaz-e-Jinaza at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium Srinagar

Jammu, January 07: Jammu and Kashmir Pardesh Congress Committee Vice President Ghulam Mohammad Saroori mourned the death of Chief Minister J&K Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, saying he always kept service before self.

"Mufti Mohammad Sayeed always kept service before self and carved out a place for himself in public life. The void left behind by Mufti demise cannot be filled", Saroori said in his condolence message.

Saroori said Mufti was committed deeply to pro-people ideologies. He made significant contributions to the state. In the death of Mufti, the state has lost a towering personality.

Congress leader also prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the Mufti sahab beside place in heaven. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of Mufti sahab to bear irreparable loss.

Earlier Mr. Saroori flew from Jammu to Srinagar and attended the Nimaz-e-Jinaza of late chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium Srinagar.

Don’t politicize the issue of establishment of BSC Nursing College at Kishtwar: Saroori to political parties

Don’t play with fire with an ulterior motive to disturb the atmosphere of peace, communal harmony and brotherhood: Saroori to Coalition partners in J&K

Kishtwar, January 05: - PCC Vice president and MLA Inderwal G. M Saroori today advised the political parties not to politicize the issue of establishment of BSC Nursing College in Kishtwar.

The political parties from the Kishtwar are playing their cards on the pity issues just for their political benefits which is quite unfortunate and it seems unbecoming on their part.

MLA Inderwal said this while addressing public meeting at Thal Dandu area of Panchayat Rahal Thal in Tehsil Mugalmaidan of district Kishtwar.

The BSC Nursing College Kishtwar will definitely help the girls belong from hilly and far-flung areas to excel in their field and particularly community girls will come to know about the various things through this sort of education and will come off with the flying colors.

Saroori stressed for early start of classes of BSC Nursing College in Kishtwar from the next session schedule from 2016 March. He said that till the land dispute land of Islamia Faridia School will be solved, the government should start the classes either in Wakf property or on rented property. He also informed that one team was deputed by Minister for Wakf Abdul Rehman Veeri for the early establishment of BSC Nursing College at Kishtwar and stressed on the team for the start up of classes at an earliest.

MLA Inderwal urged all the political parties to refrain from the politics and rise above party level and let community be benefitted by this move so that poor boys and girls of far flung areas will also get benefited.

Saroori while addressing the party workers and has appealed the coalition partners to shun the divisive politics. He has also advised them not to play with fire with an ulterior motive to disturb the congenial atmosphere of peace, communal harmony and brotherhood in the state. He warned the coalition partners that the flames of hatred politics would not only destroy the social fabric in the state but would also engulf them thereby decimating their very existence forever.

He said that present coalition is responsible for vitiating the overall atmosphere of peace and harmony in the state. He appealed the people to reject the opportunist and divisive forces and strengthen Congress party in the coming Panchayat elections as a perfect reply to the wrong policies of the present coalition.

Calling upon the party activists to spread message of Congress in every nook and corner of the State, Saroori said that only Congress party can address aspirations of all sections of the society. 

"Establishing lasting peace and to consolidate the reconciliation process is on the top of the agenda of Congress", Saroori said and made it clear that main aim was to fulfill aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to establish peace in this region. In the meeting party workers assured that they would take up message of the party in each part of Jammu to educate the people.

Prominent among those Haji Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, Tariq Wani, Hafiz Ali Mohd, Mohd Shafi Sheikh, Chowdhary Noor Din, Mushtaq Ahmed, Ghulam Mouhiuddin, Ghulam Nabi, Ghulam Mohd Wani, Ashiq Hussain Wani, Adil Hussain, Mehraj Din and Congress workers in large were present on the occasion.

Doctors absent during surprise visit by MLA Inderwal to PHC Chatroo

Action to be taken against errants

Saroori prays for speedy recovery of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Chatroo, January 04: - Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori conducted surprise inspection of Primary Health Centre (PHC) Chatroo of district Kishtwar.

The surprise check was conducted by the MLA Inderwal in view of the persistent complaints by the public regarding non-availability of medicos and paramedical staff in the hospital during odd hours.

People from sub-division Chatroo complained there were hardly any doctors to look after the patients while attributing this behavior due to the lack of strict action against the delinquent doctors despite tall claims by health authorities. Most of the doctors in Chatroo don’t even bother to attend their duties, people complained to MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori.

“Why no action is being taken against erring doctors,” the angry people asked MLA Inderwal and appealed him to take up the matter with higher authorities and take exemplary action against the delinquents.

MLA Inderwal while inspecting PHC Chatroo found 5 staff members, including medicos and paramedics, absent from duty while only two pharmacists were present in the hospital. He also found 6 technical staff of the laboratory absent.

Saroori who is also a local MLA of the area, Telephonically informed the Commissioner Secretary for Health & Medical Education Department Dr. M.K. Bhandari and Director Health Services Jammu Dr. Baljeet Singh Pathania, and asked them to seek explanation from the absentees, including Block Medical Officer Chatroo, for negligence of duty.

He also asked Director Health Jammu to initiate action against doctors and staff who were found absent during a surprise visit.

During his surprise visit to PHC Chatroo, Saroori directed the medicos and paramedics to remain present in the hospital as per duty roaster and provide round the clock healthcare facilities to the people of sub-division Chatroo of district Kishtwar.

Saroori assured people of Chatroo that stringent action against would be taken against the absent doctors and other staff.

Meanwhile, expressing sadness over ill health of Chief Minister J&K Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Senior Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee leader Ghulam Mohammad Saroori prayed for his speedy & complete recovery,” Saroori tweeted on social networking site Twitter.

“I whole heartedly wish him to get well soon and to see him back to work,” Saroori said and added “I express my sympathies to his family members and stand with them in this hour of grief.”

BJP, PDP activists join Congress; Saroori welcomes

Coalition government should not play vote bank politics

Kishtwar, January 03: - Reiterating that Indian National Congress (INC) was committed to satiate the political and economic aspirations of all segments of society, PCC Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori on Sunday urged people to come forward and play their crucial role in decision making at the grass roots level.

Saroori was addressing in function here at his residence in Kishtwar where several dedicated workers of BJP and PDP joined Congress Party. He said that BJP and PDP should play a constructive role in their government and should not play vote bank politics by raising divisive slogans. “The unity of people of Jammu and Kashmir is un-compromise-able and they will not be allowed to disturb the communal amity and traditional brotherhood in the State”.

He expressed hope that newly joined workers would work with enthusiasm and energy to give fillip to the policy programme of the Congress. PCC Vice president further said he will leave no stone unturned for redressal of their genuine demands.

The newly entrants said that the track record of G.M Saroori in Inderwal during the past one and half decade stands testimony to the fact that MLA Inderwal is desirous of all round development in all the areas of Inderwal constituency.

Those who joined the party (Congress Party) after resigning from BJP and PDP on the occasion including BJP President from Keshwan Nazir Ahmed Khandey, Abdul Gani Khandey, Mohd Yusuf, Abdul Rasheed, Abdul Samad, Abdul Majeed Mughal, Mohd Iqbal, Touqeer Hussain, Nissar Ahmed, Sameer Ahmed, Farooq Ahmed, Shabir Ahmed and others from Keshwan area of district Kishtwar.

Implement NFSA after addressing apprehensions of the people: Saroori

Chief Minister's Super-50 Free Winter Tutorial will start at HSS Jakyas within a week time

Jakyas, January 02: - Member of legislative Assembly from Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today disclosed that only 74 lakh souls out of JK’s 1.25 crore population will be covered if National Food Security Act (NFSA) be implement in the state.

Saroori said this while addressing the various public meetings at Bali, Jakyas A, Jakyas B, Bhatyas and Hanoo areas of sub-division Gandoh of district Doda.

Chief Education Officer Doda Mohd Ashraf Rather, BDO Jakyas Idreez Ahmed Lone, officials from PHE and RDD were present on the occasion.

"We should look at pros and cons of the scheme and look whether the implementation of the Act would create shortage of food grains,” Saroori said and added that if NFSA is implemented around 10,000 quintals of ration will be shortage for the Gandoh area only as provided 35kg per family now.

He said that a large section of the society especially those born in 2011 and onwards that has been left outside the preview of subsidized ration be included in the same. The matter for enhancement of coverage under NFSA should have been taken up with Government of India, he demanded. He also cautioned that the NFSA should be implemented only after addressing all the apprehensions of the people in the state.

Saroori also accused the government of failing to implement its election promises of providing 50 kg ration per family instead of 35kgs. He said that during election the coalition partners were assuring the general public that caste votes in favour of us they will raise the allocation of ration from 30 and 35 Kg to 50 Kg being provided by UPA government but the assurance and poll promises have proved a hoax.

The main demands raised by the locals included MGNREGA payment, replacing of damaged electric poles, shortage of ration, unscheduled electricity, ensure availability of basic amenities during winter season and other day to day problems.

On the demands of public, Saroori directed the officers to speed up the implementation of MGNREGA, so that more and more people living in rural and far-flung areas get benefitted from it, besides ensuring the asset creation. He said that funds have been released to clear the previous liabilities under MGNREGA and called upon the BDO Jakyas to ensure that timely wages are being released to the job seekers in lieu of work done in a transparent manner.

Saroori further said that Gandoh area having a vast population but did not find a space for Chief Minister's Super-50 Free Winter Tutorial. He directed the CEO Doda that as being started in other districts of the state the free tuition program for 10th and 12th class students should also be started in Gandoh area so that the poor students will avail of knowledge from the faulty and gets free tuition as it’s a initiative for students as well as medical and engineering aspirants of Jammu and Kashmir.

CEO Doda M. A Rather assured MLA Inderwal and general public of Gandoh that the free tuition shall be started at central place of sub-division Gandoh that is HSS Jakyas and within week time the classes will be started by the faculty of Education Department.

Prominent among others Musarat Hussain Naik, Abdul Majeed Rahi, Parvez Ahmed Ganaie, Firoz Din Malik, Irshad Hussain Wani, Shamsudin Wani, Asgar Ali Sheikh, Ghulam Qadir, Sajjad Ahmed, Chowdhary Hasham Din, Chowdhary Liyaqat Ali, Ghulam Mohd Butt, Nissar Ahmed, Abdul Qayoom, Jora Butt, Bodh Raj, Kuldeep Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Abdul Gani Sheikh, prominent citizens besides local Congressmen and people in large number were present on the occasion.