G. M Saroori expressed grief over death of three persons in Kither Bunjwah and Bitola Kahara

Kishtwar, February 29: - State Congress Vice President and Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal G. M Saroori today expressed deep grief over the death of three persons in a two different incident that took place yesterday here at Kither Bunjwah and Bitola Kahara areas of Inderwal Assembly segment.

The deceased from Bitola Kahara area was identified as Abdul Wahid Khangi (40) son of Abdul Subhan Khangi who died in a tragic incident yesterday while collecting stones in the field and few stones from mountain fell on him, leading to his death on the spot. The deceased’s from remote Kither Bunjwah area were identified as Mohd Yaseen (30) son of Chowdhary Ibrahim and Mohd Dawood (27) son of Noor Mohd who died in a tragic incident when the two poor labourers working on MGNREGA job site at Bakarwal Keri, after they got buried under the dabries of a loss rock. The two other laborers sustained injuries including Mohd Shafi son of Noor Mohd and Hasan Din son Haji Fatha.

In a condolence message, Saroori expressed solidarity with the families of deceased persons. He also prayed for peace to the departed souls beside place for them in a heaven.

Saroori telephonically called CMO Kishtwar and instructed him to provide every required medical facility to the injured so that they do not feel any inconvenience. He also wished for early recovery of the patients. He also urged DDC Kishtwar Ghulam Nabi Balwan to bear all the expenses under Red Cross fund for the injured one in the yesterday's incident at Kither Bunjwah.

MLA Inderwal also urged Governor J&K N. N Vohra to immediately release ex-gratia relief in favour of the family members of those who have lost their lives in two different tragic incidents.

Saroori expresses grief over Kuchal fire incident

Demanded setting up of a fire service stations at Tehsil level

Condoles death of Abdul Wahid Khangi

Kishtwar, February 28: Senior Congress leader and Member Legislative Assembly (MLA), Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori expressed grief over the damage to property in fire incident at Kuchal in Kishtwar district.

The fire incident occurred in the morning at 9’oclock due to an electrical short circuit sparked a fire in which one house was completely burnt belonging to Ahumdoo Malik son of Razzak Malik resident of Kuchal in tehsil Mugalmaidan.

Expressing sympathy with the victim, Saroori assured every possible help. He also directed the district and sub-division administration to carry out relief and rehabilitation measures for the fire incidents.

Saroori said that there is an immediate need of opening of well equipped fire service stations at tehsil level across the State, adding that in hilly areas like erstwhile district Doda, such stations should be opened at block level.

He said that in recent year major incidents like in Thathri, Keshwan, Chatroo, Mugalmaidan, Bunjwah, Warwan, Marwah, Dachhan, Padder, Nagsini, Drabshalla and other parts of the District have raised a question mark on preparedness of Fire Service Department and Government in tackling the increasing fire incidents in Kishtwar district and other parts of the State.

Saroori demanded setting up of a fire service station at Thathri, Bunjwah, Chatroo, Sarthal and Bhalessa Town to cater the need of the people in the area.

MLA Inderwal have also condole the death of 40 year old Abdul Wahid Khangi son of Abdul Subhan Khangi resident of Bitola Kahara who died in a tragic incident while collecting stones in the field and few stones from mountain fell on him, leading to his death on the spot.

Saroori expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and conveyed his sympathy. He prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed soul beside a place for them in heaven. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family member of the deceased to bear irreparable loss.

Saroori condole demise of senior KAS officer

J&K has lost most dedicated and efficient officer

Doda, February 26: - Former minister and MLA Inderwal, G.M. Saroori, today condoled the sad demise of senior Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) officer Kalyan Singh Parihar Additional Secretary R&B and his two family members, including his wife who died in a road accident near Khelani in Doda district on Batote - Kishtwar on Friday.

Calling the late officer most dedicated and efficient, Saroori in a condolence message said that his untimely demise is a setback to the whole state. He recalled his association with the officer and said that he belonged to a humble background and rose on account of his unprecedented hard work.

While expressing his sympathies with the family members, Saroori prayed for the external peace to the departed souls.

It is to mention here that he was travelling in a Maruti Swift car along with his family to his native village Jodhpur Ghat Doda from Jammu to attend the funeral of his father who died late last night.

Injured Job aspirant from Kishtwar shifted to PGI Chandigarh

Saroori wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Kishtwar, Feb 25: A 22 year old job aspirant from Kishtwar injured in a tragic road accident near Prem Nagar of Doda district on February 21, today was shifted to PGI Chandigarh by road for advance treatment.

Danish Rasool son of Gulam Rasool Ganaie of Hurna Durbeel, Mugal Maidan was critically injured in fatal accident while on his way to Doda along with his friend Shafaat Hussain son of Mohammad Ramzan of Dachhan presently at Bagban Mohalla Kishtwar.

"The duo was going to appear in the JKSSB test, but their ill fated Maruti car bearing regd no: JK02B- 2777 met with an accident resulting serious injuries to duo who immediately were airlifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu,".

"The doctors at GMC Jammu tried their best to revive duo but on the initiative of MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, critically injured Danish was shifted to PGI Chandigarh here today."

Saroori also took up the matter with the senior officials of the state and with PGI authorities with regard to providing all possible help to the injured Danish Rasool at PGI Chandigarh.

He wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Congress condemned civilian killing in Sarore Jammu

Governor should ensure the guilty are identified and brought to justice in a time bound manner: G. M Saroori

Saroori, Mumtaz and Shah Mohd visited Samba to express sympathies

Jammu, February 24: - The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Wednesday demanded an inquiry by a sitting high court judge into the killing of Muhammad Yaqoob, a protester, was killed in Monday's clashes between the police and the protesters in Sarore area of Samba district.

In a joint statement by state Congress vice President & MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori, Haji Abdul Rashid, Mohammad Amin Bhat-(MLA), Chowdhary Akram-(MLA), Aijaz Ahmed Khan-(MLA), Usman Majeed-(MLA), Gulzar Ahmed Wani-(MLA), Mumtaz Ahmed Khan-(MLA), Chowdhary Issaq, Chowdhary Ghulam Mohd Kohli, Advocate Shah Mohd termed this incident as unfortunate and uncalled for.

"The killing of one civilian is a political murder and we demand that the government hold a judicial inquiry by a sitting judge of the high court to unravel the truth," Congress leaders said and lamented that the unfortunate incident, which can be avoided, has claimed lives of one civilian and injuring several nomads allegedly in Police firing. They criticised the Administration over displacement of Gujjars from Jammu and have claimed that the BJP was "destroying Jammu Kashmir at the behest of RSS."

“Since PDP-BJP formed the government in the state, the eviction drive and harassment to minorities in Jammu has started. The administration at the behest of BJP has started implementing the RSS agenda in Jammu & Kashmir, especially in Jammu. So-called rulers have started targeting minorities and recent killing of innocent Gujjar and displacing nomads from their homes and bulldozing their small homes are glaring examples of this,'' Saroori said and added that our party (Congress) will never support any harassment to any community or a tribe.

Saroori said people (Gujjars and Bakerwals) have four-decade-old kothas in the forest areas of the Jammu region and their harassment was a "great concern." He has exhorted government to ensure that nomad community feels safe and secure.

Mumtaz Ahmed Khan said that the "harassment" was the mission of PDP-BJP coalition government and administration is following the BJP and RSS dictates. He claimed that BJP MLA through JDA is transferring people on communal lines to facilitate the "eviction."

“This is a very tragic and heartbreaking incident. Governor should ensure the guilty are identified and brought to justice in a time bound manner. Our hearts go out to the families of the one deceased youth and we pray for the smooth and complete recovery of those who have sustained serious injuries in this incident”, the senior Congress leaders said.

The Congress leaders G. M Saroori, Mumtaz Ahmed Khan, Advocate Shah Mohd and others also visited GMC Jammu and Samba to enquire about the health of injured persons. They expressed sympathy with the bereaved family and urged the administration to provide free medical treatment to the injured. They prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed souls beside a place for him in heaven. They also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear irreparable loss.

Saroori writes to Governor regarding NFSA and functional of 676 health sub-centres in the state

“Provide 35 kg ration to each family at the rate of Rs 2 per kg to the entire population of the state”

Jammu, February 22: - Former J&K Minister and MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori has shot off two more letters to Governor J&K, N. N Vohra voicing concern over non-functional of 676 health sub-centres and implementation of NFSA in the state.

“Distressed over the pathetic condition of health institute in erstwhile Doda district, Saroori seeks the immediate intervention of Governor J&K N. N Vohra to safeguard the lives of the thousands of the commuters. My heart bleeds seeing with the current health institution we have in total at present in the erstwhile Doda district. It makes my head wonder since 1987-2014 no health sub-centres have been sanctioned at all for erstwhile Doda district, Poonch, Rajouri, Kupwara, Baramullah, Anantanag and Udhampur districts. With more than 30 lakhs of population and couple health sub-centres in the area is a shameful thing for all of us. For the basic health check-ups we would have to travel a long way otherwise there no way around it”, Saroori said

To improve the health facility in the hilliest, remote and backward area around 676 health sub-centres were sanctioned by previous Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad which was a historical and bold decision. The material for the sanctioned sub-centres, salaries of FMPHW has also been released but yet the government failed in opening the sanctioned sub-centres in the far flung areas of the state especially erstwhile Doda district.

Now making the sanctioned sub-centres functional is a big question mark for the Government. He urged Governor to pass the directions to Commissioner Secretary Health and Director Health’s for immediate opening and making the sanctioned sub-centres functional so that general public won’t face any hardship in regard to health sector.

Saroori also write to Governor regarding implementation of National Food Security Act (NFSA) in the state which has been launched in haste without a proper and perfect ground work in the state.

In a letter, Saroori alleged that discrepancies that surfaced during uploading of the data on the national portal have not been addressed and even more loopholes have detected after the launch of the scheme. "It is beyond comprehension that the Act has been launched without addressing the concerns shown by the masses from time to time, which has resulted in chaos and confusion among the consumers", Saroori said in a letter to Governor.

The Congress leader suggested for a review of the database and categorization of people under priority, non-priority and exclusion category, besides removing the short comings, duplicity and multiple errors. He reiterated his demand for food security for the entire population of the state by providing 35 kg ration to each family at the rate of Rs 2 per kg.

Saroori sought Governor's personal intervention for enhancement of coverage under NFSA from the Central government and suggested the Governor's administration to take note of the protests that have sparked after the implementation of the Act. All measures for making the Act viable, transparent and consumer friendly must be taken at appropriate levels, Saroori said.

Two injured in road accident at Premnagar Thathri

Airlifted to GMC Jammu; Saroori visits GMC, enquires about condition of accident victims

Thathri, February 21: In a tragic road accident at Premnagar area of Doda district, two persons received critical injuries today when a maruti car bearing no JK02B 2777 in which they were traveling met with an accident near Kandoth Premnagar.

The ill fated vehicle was on its way from Kishtwar to Doda when the driver lost control over it and met with an accident at around 9am Sunday morning and skidded off the road and rolled down into 200 meter deep gorge on the National Highway II, some 15 kilometers from Doda town.

As soon as the people came to know about the accident, the villagers along with police immediately rushed to the spot and launched search operation and found two injured person from the accidental spot and shifted them to District hospital Doda.

The two injured have been identified as Danish Rasool son of Gulam Rasool Ganaie resident of Hurna Durbeel, Mugalmaidan and Shafkat Hussain son of Mohd Ramzan resident of Bagwan Mohalla Kishtwar.

In the meantime Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal G. M Saroori took the matter with Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr. Pawan Kotwal and has requested him for airlifting the critical injured persons from Doda to Jammu. So that two precious lives could be saved. Later the two critically injured were airlifted to Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu for further treatment.

Saroori also visited Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu to enquire about the health of those who were injured in an unfortunate road mishap at Premnagar Thathri.

He interacted with the patient’s attendants and assured them all necessary assistance. He directed the GMC authorities for providing specialized diagnostic, treatment facilities to the patients.

"I wished for early recovery of the injured persons", Saroori said.

The condition of the two injured persons was stated to be stable. The concerned police have taken cognizance of the matter.

Several join Congress in Sarthal (Inderwal)

“Work with dedication and zeal to mitigate people’s problems”

Sarthal, February 19: - People’s Democratic Party workers from Sarthal of Inderwal constituency today joined Indian National Congress (INC) party in presence of Congress leader and Sarpanch Karool B, Mohammed Shafi Saroori.

All the entrants reposed full faith in the leadership of PCC Vice president G. M Saroori and pledged that the party programmes and policies will be taken to the people in all the corners especially in Erstwhile District Doda.

Those who joined include Sader Din Butt, Shahnawaz Ahmed, Shah Hussain Butt and Abdul Majeed all from Taandie Karool area of Sarthal in district Kishtwar.

While welcoming the new entrants in the party fold Congress leader and local Sarpanch Mohd Shafi Saroori congratulated them on taking the decision to join Congress party. He assured them that Mr. G. M Saroori local MLA will come up to their expectations and continue the developmental works and the welfare of the poor or down trodden people.

Mohd Shafi Saroori urged upon the new incumbents and the party workers to work with dedication and zeal to mitigate the problems of the people.

G. M Saroori visits Super Specialty and Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh hospitals Jammu; enquires about well being of the patients

Condoles demise of Annaytullah Khan, Haji Bashir Ahmed and Dilawar Wani

Jammu, February 19: - PCC Vice President and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Inderwal G. M. Saroori today visited Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) and Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) hospital Jammu, to enquire about the health of Mehraj Din son of Ahdullah Kiraypak resident of Keshwan Thakrie and Mohammad Irfan son of Chowdhary Ismaeil resident of Bhagra Sarthal of district Kishtwar.

MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori interacted with the patients attended at Super Specialty Hospital and Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh 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 patient so that they do not feel any inconvenience.
Saroori also wished for early recovery of the patients. He was accompanied by Congress leader Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Sarfraz Khan (Gillu).

Congress state Vice president, G. M. Saroori also deeply condoled the sad and sudden demise of Annaytullah Khan son of Shamas Din Khan from Jora Kahara who passed away yesterday at Government Medical College & Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu due to brief illnesses, Haji Bashir Ahmed father of Abdul Aziz Want resident of Jawalapur Bunjwah who died due to heart attack and Dilawar Wani son of Ahamdullah Wani resident of Tanta Kahara.

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

Saroori condoles Shyam Vinod Meena, Irshad Ahmed, Noor Hussain, Ghulam Ali and Pritam Singh’s death

Expressed sympathies with the bereaved families

Kishtwar, February 14: - PCC Vice President G. M Saroori today expressed grief and sorrow over the death of IAS Officer of J&K cadre 2008 batch, Shyam Vinod Meena who passed away at a city hospital New Delhi yesterday. He has served as DDC Doda

In his condolence message, Saroori expressed sympathy with the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear the irreparable loss.

Saroori said that the death of the Shyam Vinod Meena has created a vacuum which is hard to fill.

G. M Saroori have also expressed deep grief over the passing away of Chowdhary Irshad Ahmed son of Mohd Fareed resident of Bonda Chatroo, Noor Hussain Malik resident of Lone Pura Dadpeth, Ghulam Ali Malik father of Ghulam Mustafa Malik resident of Asrar Abad Kishtwar and Pritam Singh (Duddo Thakur) son of Thakur Ram Singh resident of Karool Sarthal in district Kishtwar.

He said the demise of Irshad Ahmed, Noor Hussain, Ghulam Ali and Pritam Singh is a great loss for the Kishtwar. 'May their souls rest in peace. I pray to god to give strength to their families," he added.

Recalling their exemplary services for the Kishtwar area, Saroori said their contribution for the society will be remembered for years to come.

The Congress leader said Irshad Ahmed, Noor Hussain, Ghulam Ali and Pritam Singh’s loss will be felt by all. He expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

JK Congress leaders condemn attack on Sharma, Nizami by ABVP, RSS activists in JNU

Jammu, February 14: - Congress leaders from Jammu and Kashmir have condemned the assaulted attack on two congress leaders Anand Sharma and Salman Nizami in JNU Campus by ABVP and RSS activists.

In joint statement issued by Congress MLA’s and Senior leaders including G.M.Saroori, Haji Rashid, Mohammad Amin Bhatt, Taj Mohiudin, Tara Chand, Ghulam Nabi Monga, Ajaz Ahmed Khan, Usman Majeed, Gulzar Ahmed Wani, Asgar Ali Karbalaie, Jughal Kishore, Mumtaz Ahmed Khan, Chowdhary Akram, Ab. Majeed Wani, Naresh Gupta, Shabir Ahmed Khan, Ashok Kumar, Arun Singh Raju, Ab.Gani Khan, Sheikh Mujeeb, Adv Masood Choudhary, Karamat Malik, Imran Choudhary, Zulfkar Ali, Kadfeen Choudhary and others condemned the attack, saying the BJP was bringing a dangerous political culture in the country by unleashing its hoodlums and also termed the attack as ‘gunda gardi’ which they said was” condemnable and unacceptable”.

"Today is a black day for India`s democracy when Deputy Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Anand Sharma and Congress leader from J&K Salman Nizami were publicly attacked with sharp-edged weapon by government protected ABVP goons on the JNU campus.

The Congress leader’s were attacked by BJP backed, ABVP activists while participating at a protest meet held at Jawaharlal Nehru University against the police crackdown in the campus on Friday.

MLA G.M.Saroori said, this attack on Congress leaders is not acceptable to us. India is not this. Such attacks tarnish India's image all over the world. India feels threatened today by these elements.

The prime minister should put his foot down and say this is not acceptable to us. The Congress leaders didn't commit any fault. They went there to express solidarity with the protesting students. If you force people to silence and then say we are for making India beautiful, you are not making it so," he said.

Mohammad Amin Bhat said, this is a deliberate attempt of frustrated BJP and RSS leaders to attack on Congress, and suppress those who expose BJP’s agenda just to divert their failure in the government.”Such attempts would not be tolerated and police should take stern action. All assaulters should be arrested.

Monthly Gram Sabha held at Panchayat Karool C (Sarthal)

No one will get MGNREGA job card holder money without doing any work

Sarthal, February 14: - A Monthly mega Gram Sabha was organized by Sarpanch, Mohammad Aslam Saroori here at Bhagran village of Karool C panchayat in Sarthal area of district Kishtwar.

VLW Irshad Ahmed Kichloo, Panchayat Secretary, Vice Sarpanch, Panches and people from Karool C panchayat were also present on the occasion.

Every month there is a Gram Sabha held in the panchayat, this meeting is held for the purpose of reviewing and assessing the progress of MGNREGA works.

Sarpanch Karool C said that the villagers are working hard under MGNREGA scheme in the area but there are three villagers who want to disturb the peace and mind of the area. They only want to receive MGNREGA job card holder money without doing any work, Mohd Aslam Ssroori said that he won’t let this happen and no one will get the money without doing any work under the said scheme.

On the occasion he also made it clear that three miscreant people who alleged that RDD bought the sintex tankies and has been kept in Sarpanch Karool C house. He said that RDD did not pay me to buy sintex tankies but it was me who bought the tankies from the market worth Rs 66,000 from my own money and not from the government funds.

Mohd Aslam also challenged that the work carried under MGNREGA scheme in the area of Sarthal is to an exceptional level with flawless development. The work has been undertaken on the ground as well on the documents. Nowadays few people are befooling the public with false rumors that in Sarthal hardly any works exist on ground. In order to verify such works has been carried out he welcomes any enquiry to clear all the doubts as such. He further said that just for politically gain they want to defame the Sarthal area and in the past also for political gain they created rift between other villagers but they failed and again they will fail.

The villagers on the occasion also demanded an enquiry whether the complainants Mohd Yaqoob, Baji Baniya, Ismail, Mohd Ibrahim, Mir Mohd, Mureed Bhaksh, Gulab Din, Khursheed Ahmed and Qasim Din have done any work from the last two years under MGNREGA scheme.

Various demands and suggestions of local residents of villagers were also redressed on the spot and Sarpanch Karool C urged the RDD officers to ensure quick and prompt response to the grievances of the people.

The officials of rural development department assured the villagers that grievances of the public will be redressed accordingly.

Naresh, Saroori condoles Pritam Singh’s death

Kishtwar, February 12: - PCC Vice President G. M Saroori and MLC Naresh Kumar Gupta today expressed deep grief over the passing away of Shri Pritam Singh (Duddo Thakur) son of Thakur Ram Singh resident of Karool Sarthal in district Kishtwar. He was 55 years old.

They said the demise of Shri Pritam Singh is a great loss for the Sarthal. 'May his soul rest in peace. We pray to god to give strength to his family," they added.

Recalling his exemplary services for the Sarthal area, Saroori & Naresh said that Shri Pritam Singh contribution as Congress worker and Chairman Adalti panchayat Karool will be remembered for years to come.

The Congress leaders said Shri Pritam Singh’s loss will be felt by all. They expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Meanwhile Sarpanch Mohd Aslam Saroori, Mohd Shafi Saroori, Rakesh Kumar, Mohd Hussain Mintoo, Ikhlaq Ahmed Dev, Khurshid Gagroo, Mohd Amin Zargar, Asgar Ahanger, Riaz Hajam, Haji Gh Mohd, Lone, Ab Qayoom Gagroo and others have also condoles the sad demise of Shri Pritam Singh.

Saroori writes to Governor over non-distribution of solar lights in Kishtwar

People of rural areas are desperately waiting for the solar lights as it will hugely benefit them

Beneficiaries watch helplessly; awaits distribution

Kishtwar, February 12: - Chairman on Environment Committee in legislative Assembly and Member of legislative Assembly (MLA) from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has reiterated his demand for immediate distribution of sanctioned solar lights in Kishtwar district of this State.

In a letter written to Governor J&K N. N Vohra, Saroori invited attention of the Governor for early distribution of solar lights in the district through JKEDA.

It’s a great pity that living in the 21st century we still have to wait for long periods of time till minor issues are taken care of, this is one of our main reasons why we lack from progressing to a better state.

Saroori said in the year 2013-14 UPA II government through New and Renewable Resources Ministry has sanctioned around 19000 solar lights at subsidized rates for bad pocket areas including the partially electrified and un-electrified areas of district Kishtwar but till date only few thousands solar lights have been distributed by the JKEDA.

The remaining solar lights are being worn out as they are placed in the store rooms. These solar lights are yet to be distributed due to delay on the administration side threatening the life of the battery as if these solar light remains unused for long duration can spoil the life of battery supplied by the JKEDA with solar light kit.

We all know solar lights are a necessity for every human being especially for the people living in rural and far-flung areas that don’t have any electricity facility like people have in urban areas.

Saroori said he would also like to make it clear that the entire process of sanctioned solar lights has already been authenticate through Lamberdar, Chowkidar, Panchayat representatives, Village level officers, Block level officers, Assistant Commissioner Development Kishtwar and by the previous District Development Commissioner Kishtwar but on the basis of complaints made by few political leaders regarding irregularities in the distribution of solar lights in Kishtwar, a committee headed by ADDC Kishtwar was announced by the then DDC Kishtwar in July last year to identify undeserving beneficiaries within 15 days. Now seven months have passed away and the committee has already rectified the sanctioned lists thrice. The process level has been appalling, till now the people of rural areas are desperately waiting for the solar lights as it will hugely benefit them.

He further said that he has already submitted the list for additional sanctioning of solar lights for 114 left over villages in the district through JKEDA to Government of India.

It is to mention here that though UPA government has sanctioned Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) phase II scheme and Rs. 100 crores stands released to electrify un-electrified areas of Chenab Valley comprising of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban but till date no contractors has shown any interest in this contract and also it will take at least 3 years for implementation of this centrally sponsored scheme on ground. By starting the work on 2nd phase of RGGVY it will cater the leftover un-electrified villages in the whole Erstwhile Doda district.

Also as per the agreement of state government with government of India, each beneficiary will have to pay Rs.750 for the each solar kit comprises of one large size battery, solar plate and two bulbs against the cost of approximately Rs.27000/solar kit while the subsidy (Approximately 90%) given by the government.

As more than half winter has already been passed, Saroori demanded intervention of Governor J&K N. N Vohra, so that the remaining solar lights to be distributed at an earliest. As a consequence, thousands and thousands of families across the Kishtwar could take benefits of this centrally sponsored scheme during winter time when people were in more need due to non availability of essentialities.

Naresh, Saroori condoles Pritam Singh’s death

Kishtwar, February 12: - PCC Vice President G. M Saroori and MLC Naresh Kumar Gupta today expressed deep grief over the passing away of Shri Pritam Singh (Duddo Thakur) son of Thakur Ram Singh resident of Karool Sarthal in district Kishtwar. He was 55 years old.

They said the demise of Shri Pritam Singh is a great loss for the Sarthal. 'May his soul rest in peace. We pray to god to give strength to his family," they added. 

Recalling his exemplary services for the Sarthal area, Saroori & Naresh said that Shri Pritam Singh contribution as Congress worker and Chairman Adalti panchayat Karool will be remembered for years to come.

The Congress leaders said Shri Pritam Singh’s loss will be felt by all. They expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Meanwhile Sarpanch Mohd Aslam Saroori, Mohd Shafi Saroori, Rakesh Kumar, Mohd Hussain Mintoo, Ikhlaq Ahmed Dev, Khurshid Gagroo, Mohd Amin Zargar, Asgar Ahanger, Riaz Hajam, Haji Gh Mohd, Lone, Ab Qayoom Gagroo and others have also condoles the sad demise of Shri Pritam Singh.

Saroori writes to Governor over non-distribution of solar lights in Kishtwar

People of rural areas are desperately waiting for the solar lights as it will hugely benefit them

Beneficiaries watch helplessly; awaits distribution

Kishtwar, February 12: - Chairman on Environment Committee in legislative Assembly and Member of legislative Assembly (MLA) from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has reiterated his demand for immediate distribution of sanctioned solar lights in Kishtwar district of this State.

In a letter written to Governor J&K N. N Vohra, Saroori invited attention of the Governor for early distribution of solar lights in the district through JKEDA.

It’s a great pity that living in the 21st century we still have to wait for long periods of time till minor issues are taken care of, this is one of our main reasons why we lack from progressing to a better state.

Saroori said in the year 2013-14 UPA II government through New and Renewable Resources Ministry has sanctioned around 19000 solar lights at subsidized rates for bad pocket areas including the partially electrified and un-electrified areas of district Kishtwar but till date only few thousands solar lights have been distributed by the JKEDA.

The remaining solar lights are being worn out as they are placed in the store rooms. These solar lights are yet to be distributed due to delay on the administration side threatening the life of the battery as if these solar light remains unused for long duration can spoil the life of battery supplied by the JKEDA with solar light kit.

We all know solar lights are a necessity for every human being especially for the people living in rural and far-flung areas that don’t have any electricity facility like people have in urban areas.

Saroori said he would also like to make it clear that the entire process of sanctioned solar lights has already been authenticate through Lamberdar, Chowkidar, Panchayat representatives, Village level officers, Block level officers, Assistant Commissioner Development Kishtwar and by the previous District Development Commissioner Kishtwar but on the basis of complaints made by few political leaders regarding irregularities in the distribution of solar lights in Kishtwar, a committee headed by ADDC Kishtwar was announced by the then DDC Kishtwar in July last year to identify undeserving beneficiaries within 15 days. Now seven months have passed away and the committee has already rectified the sanctioned lists thrice. The process level has been appalling, till now the people of rural areas are desperately waiting for the solar lights as it will hugely benefit them.

He further said that he has already submitted the list for additional sanctioning of solar lights for 114 left over villages in the district through JKEDA to Government of India.

It is to mention here that though UPA government has sanctioned Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) phase II scheme and Rs. 100 crores stands released to electrify un-electrified areas of Chenab Valley comprising of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban but till date no contractors has shown any interest in this contract and also it will take at least 3 years for implementation of this centrally sponsored scheme on ground. By starting the work on 2nd phase of RGGVY it will cater the leftover un-electrified villages in the whole Erstwhile Doda district.

Also as per the agreement of state government with government of India, each beneficiary will have to pay Rs.750 for the each solar kit comprises of one large size battery, solar plate and two bulbs against the cost of approximately Rs.27000/solar kit while the subsidy (Approximately 90%) given by the government.

As more than half winter has already been passed, Saroori demanded intervention of Governor J&K N. N Vohra, so that the remaining solar lights to be distributed at an earliest. As a consequence, thousands and thousands of families across the Kishtwar could take benefits of this centrally sponsored scheme during winter time when people were in more need due to non availability of essentialities.

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

Jammu, February 07: - PCC Vice President and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Inderwal G. M. Saroori today visited Government Medical College hospital (GMC&H) Jammu to enquire about the health of various patients including Rafiqa Banoo daughter of Chowdhary Qasim resident of Kuchal, Sher Mohd resident of Zella Chatroo, Noor Hussain resident Dadpeth Mugalmaidan and others hailing from various part of district Kishtwar who are suffering from various diseases.

MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori 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. He was accompanied by Congress leader Sarfraz Khan (Gillu)

Saroori seek Advisor’s intervention to probe misuse of office by ACD Kishtwar

Misappropriation of funds in clearance of 2013-14, 2014-15 MGNREGA liability in Kishtwar

Kishtwar, February 10: - Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Inderwal, G. M Saroori today urged Khurshid Ahmed Ganai political Advisor to Governor J&K to direct concern authority to probe the misuse of office by Assistant Commissioner Development Kishtwar.

“In December last year the Government has released 30 crores funds in order to clear the liability created by the Rural development department under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 but ACD Kishtwar instead of using his office judiciously, did favoritism and uses pick & choose policy in releasing funds for petty benefits which is unfortunate. So much so he has even released the funds for some favorite’s blocks for the work taken under 2015-16 but failed to release funds for Inderwal constituency to clear the liabilities for the previous year’s 2013-14 and 2014-15”, Saroori lamented.

Saroori said that ACD Kishtwar has released the funds only for those blocks where the liability was very low and in the past also the RDD department got the funds to clear the liability but Chatroo, Mugalmaidan, Thakrie, Drabshalla, Bunjwah, Thathri blocks of district Kishtwar got very less funds as compare to other block for clearance of liability.

He said we pressed to people for taking part in MGNREGA scheme, so that more and more people living in rural and far-flung areas to get benefit from it, but what ACD Kishtwar is doing is quite shameful and it is by mean of snatching the employment from the poor and needy people who are wholly solely dependent upon the MGNREGA.

‘Dillydallying tactics of the said officer and his abuse of official position is a question mark on his efficiency and public service’ Saroori said and adding that such officers create trust deficit between government and public to malign the image of government. Such lackadaisical approach of officers who do not enjoy good reputation be put in deadwood category. Cadre posts manned by non-cadre officers for extraneous reasons are destined to bring mess in prestigious public schemes. Can such officers ensure public service guarantee’ Saroori alleged.

So much so till date ACD Kishtwar failed to approve the 100% plan for the year 2015-16 whereas in other districts of the state the 100% plan stands sanctioned and work is going on at pace speed. Even Block Development officers and panchayats representatives also approached ACD Kishtwar to sanction 100% plan but he keeps on delaying it and giving lame excuses.

Saroori said that he won’t become a mute spectator and won’t let injustice be done with the people of Inderwal constituency. MLA Inderwal G. M Saroori urged Political Advisor to Governor J&K Khurshid Ahmed Ganai and Commissioner Secretary RDD Khurshid Ahmad Shah to intervene in this matter and direct the concern authority to probe the misappropriation of funds in clearance of MGNREGA liability in district Kishtwar, so that poor people will get justice in this regard.

Saroori condoles demises of Morsa Begum and Mohd Amin Butt

Prays for peace to the departed souls

Kishtwar, February 09: - Morsa Begum the mother of Imam Jamia Masjid Gugara Kahara Alhaj Mohd Hanief Shah, she was 94 years old and Mohammad Amin son of Mangtullah Butt resident of Manoie Bhalessa passed away due to prolong illness.

Vice President JKPCC Ghulam Mohammad Saroori-(MLA Inderwal) in a condolence message expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demises and prayed to almighty Allah for eternal peace to the departed souls beside a place for them in a heaven. He has also expressed his heartfelt condolence and sympathy to the bereaved families.

Saroori described the mother of Imam Mohd Hanief Shah as a noble soul and a nice human being who lived a pious life. He also described late Mohammad Amin Butt as honest, pious, hard worker and down to earth social activist who throughout his life tirelessly worked for the betterment and uplift of the down trodden sections of the society in Bhalessa. He remembered the departed soul as a noble man who lived a pious life.

Meanwhile Congress leaders including Musarat Hussain Naik, Feroz Din Malik, Javed Ahmed Zarger, Parvez Ahmed Ganaie, Ali Jan, Irshad Hussain Wani, Shamsudin Wani, Asgar Ali Sheikh, 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, Abdul Majeed Rahi, Rashid Mughal, Ghulam Haider Company, Bashir Ahmed Sirwal, Chowdhary Abdul Kareem, Haji Ghulam Mohd, Haji Mangta Paray, Asif Iqbal Butt, Muneer Magray, Mehboob Mir, Khair Din, Babir Tariq, Shahid Parvez, Ishrat Malik, Hafiz Javed, Mohd Latief Mughal, Farooq Ahmed, Noor Maey, Haji Abdul Latief, Haji Ghulam Hussain Parray, Chowdhary Hasham, Gul Mohd, Safder Wani and others have also condoles the sad demises of Mohammad Amin Butt and Morsa Begum Shah.

Niaz, Saroori, Wani & Gupta condoles demise of Khateeb

Doda, February 04: - Former Minister and Executive Member JKPCC Mohammed Sharief Niaz, Vice President JKPCC G. M Saroori, General Secretary JKPCC Abdul Majid Wani and President DCC Doda Naresh Kumar Gupta have expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of a prominent Muslim leader and a former president Anjuman Islamia Bhaderwah Abdul Hai Khateeb.

Expressing sympathies with the bereaved family, Niaz, Saroori, Wani and Naresh said that Khateeb’s social services would be remembered for a long time to come. He said his teachings are beacon lights for the society and the coming generations.

The Congress leaders said that late Khateeb’s always worked for strengthening communal harmony and brotherhood and was put in high regard by every community for his deeds.

They have also expressed their heartfelt condolence and sympathy to the Khateeb’s family and prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed soul beside place in heaven.

Mohd Aslam Goni, Ghulam Mustafa Azad, Sheikh Mujeeb, Shahnawaz Gattu, Riyaz Ahmed, Musarat Naik, Mohd Iqbal Teli, Mehboob Mustafa, Sarfraz Khan, Asgar Khangi, Chaman Lal, Ghulam Haider, Bashir Ahmed Sirwal and others have also condoles the sad demise of Abdul Hai Khateeb. They have prayed for peace to the departed soul.

G. M Saroori condoles demise of Abdul Subhan Kichloo

Abdul Subhan Kichloo’s outstanding services towards the society and Congress party will be remembered for a long time to come 

Kishtwar, February 03: - State Congress Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohd Saroori condoled the sad demise of Abdul Subhan Kichloo a renowned Congress leader from Kishtwar who served the party for more than five decades. He was 90 years old. 

Offering his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family Ghulam Mohd Saroori said, “My heart goes out to the family of Abdul Subhan Kichloo who was a much respected colleague and a very hardworking Congress leader.  I share their grief and sorrow.” 

Saroori said that Abdul Subhan Kichloo was a committed Congress leader who served the party with unflinching commitment and tireless zeal. 

Calling him a man of conviction, Saroori said that Abdul Subhan Kichloo’s outstanding services towards the society and the party will be remembered for a long time to come.  He further said that Abdul Subhan Kichloo, during his political career, remained wedded to the secular values and pluralistic ethos of the Congress Party. 

Congress leader G. M Saroori also prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the Abdul Subhan Kichloo sahab beside place for in heaven. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of Abdul Subhan Kichloo to bear irreparable loss. 


Meanwhile, Congress leaders including Ghulam Haider Sheikh, Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Mahinder Singh Parihar, Mohd Iqbal Keen, Sarfraz Khan, Piyaray Lal Sharma, Bidya Lal Sharma, Mansoor Ahmed Mattoo, Mohd Aslam Malik, Piyaray Lal Shan, Irshad Ahmed Sheikh, Madan Bhandari, Tariq Mintoo, Haji Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, Altaf Hussain Malik, Chowdhary Issaq, Mohd Aslam Saroori, Mohd Shafi Saroori, Chowdhary Misroo, Santosh Kumar, Ravi Shan, Rangeel Singh, Sri Lal, Noor Hussain, Satish Kumar, Zakir Hussain, Jaffer Hussain, Abdul Wahid Saroori, Asgar Khangi, Abdul Kabeer Keen, Ronak Singh, Farooq Ahmed Drought, Mohd Sultan, Akhtar Hussain Tatani, Shamas Din Butt, Abdul Qayoom Gagroo, Mohd Ibrahim Sheikh, Rehman Special, Abdul Rashid, Ghulam Nabi, Mohd Rafi Sheikh, Noor Hussain, Sharwan Singh, Captain Jagdish Kumar, Bashir Ahmed Sheikh, Rakesh Thakur, Abdul Latief, Nath Ram, Shahnawaz Hussain, Mohd Saleem, Krishan Lal, Nadeem Ahmed, Mohd Jabbar, Fareed Ahmed, Surjeet Badyal, Shanker Wazir, Abdul Majeed Rahi, Rashid Mughal, Randeep Bhandari, Firdous Mingnoo, Waseem Maker, Suman Pratab Singh, Waseem Saroori, Shaik Abrar, Asif Kencha, Dawood Bashir and others have also condole the demise of Abdul Subhan Kichloo sahab. We are deeply saddened by the passing away of Abdul Subhan Kichloo sahab. Our heart goes out in sympathy to members of the bereaved family".