Three dozen PDP & BJP workers including PDP founding members joined Congress in Inderwal

PDP-BJP failed to do anything good for the people of Chenab Valley: Saroori

Announced 28 lakhs for the development of Eidgah at Thathri under CDF

THATHRI, SEPTEMBER 29: - People’s Democratic Party founding members in Inderwal including Ghulam Hussain Butt, Mohd Maqbool Butt, Ghulam Haider Margay, Tariq Hussain Magray, Gulshan Ahmed, Shah Din, Akhtar Hussain and Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) hardcore workers from Inderala, Zaloo, Kandote areas including Shakti Kumar, Partap Singh, Bal Krishan, Daljeet Singh, Darshan Kumar, Tirath Ram, Narender Kumar, Ashish Kumar, Pishori Lal, Bipan Lal, Sanjeev Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Kashmir Singh, Sadhu Ram along with their supporters joined the Indian National Congress (INC). They were welcomed into the party fold in an impressive function held at Dak Bungalow Thathri by the state Congress Vice President G. M Saroori.

Speaking on the occasion, Saroori said the doors of Congress are open for all well meaning people, who want to contribute in the party’s efforts to bring peace, and development in the state. 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. Saroori said the 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 Congress offers a platform for all well meaning peoples to encourage them and play their role in party’s vision of political resolution and good governance. He said Congress by way of its pro-people policies is the only viable regional alternative for the people of the state. He said the ruling government has failed to do anything good for the people of Chenab Valley except strengthening the instrument of oppression to unleash terror on them. He said Congress is the only party having a clear agenda for the betterment of the people of the state.

Saroori said the Jammu and Kashmir is presently passing through the difficult times and it is only credible leadership of the Congress which not only can ensure the peace in the state but will take the state to new heights of development and prosperity.

Expressing hope in the leadership of the Congress, PDP founding members and BJP workers said they have decided to join the party due to its pro-people and revolutionary policies. Newly entrant’s people said that the pro-people people agenda of Congress especially of Ghulam Nabi Azad and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori’s performance in government and in opposition had influenced them to join the party. They said the Congress during its brief stint in the government under the leadership of Ghulam Nabi Azad and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has totally transformed the volatile situation that existed before 2005 and created an atmosphere of peace and tranquility by giving a new and positive direction to the peace and governance issues of the state. “Today once again the state is caught in the worst situation of kind where misgovernance, corruption, nepotism and above all anti youth policies have become the hallmark of the ruling dispensation, therefore we consider it our moral duty to come forward and help in getting rid of the present inefficient, insensitive system, “ they said.

Later Mr. Saroori also chaired party workers meeting in the Dak Bungalow Thathri and announced Rs. 28 lakhs for the development of Eidgah under Constituency Development Funds (CDF) at Thathri and said I will personally monitor the plan formulated for its beautification. Addressing party workers meet, Saroori expressed serious concern over the problems confronting people. Developmental works have come to standstill, roads are in dilapidated conditions, people are suffering in absence of ration, non availability electricity and rising unemployment have added miseries to the people, he said. Saroori said Congress party has always been committed for equitable development of the regions and never indulged in any kind of discrimination. We want that every region and section of the State to develop and proper equally, he (Saroori) reiterated Congress Party’s resolve to serve and strengthen people. Reiterating Congress Party’s resolve to fight against discrimination against any region, Saroori urged the Party workers to remain steadfast in service of the people, for the fact, Congress Party is an instrument of service and it (Congress) would continue to serve them (people) to the best of it’s ability.

Saroori visited Kahara area; inspected the construction work on Kahara-Trankhle bridge

Announced construction of Tanta-Draman road under CRF scheme

PDP-BJP failed to address problems of basic amenities on ground

KAHARA, SEPTEMBER 26: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President, and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori visited Kencha, Bitola, Gugara, Goila, Chabba, Batogra, Malanoo, Tanta, Kahara, Trankhle areas of tehsil Kahara of Doda district. He interacted with people to know about their problems and directed concerned authorities to complete the ongoing works within the deadline schedule.

During the visit the MLA Inderwal specifically enquired from the people about the supply and availability of drinking water, electricity, road, ration facilities in their areas. He also sought appraisal of these facilities from the concerned officers and directed regular, uninterrupted and stable availability of the same to them.

Saroori expressed concern over PDP-BJP governance deficit in Jammu and Kashmir and said that the present dispensation has failed to address even problems of basic amenities on ground. He further observed that the only agreed programme in present dispensation is to fill up their coffers. He said the corrupt practices at the top have resulted in the collapse of administration on the ground and the people have been left to bear miseries for want of their rights. He said state government is playing political gimmicks and are not serious in addressing the problems faced by the hapless of rural, far flung and backward areas.

MLA Inderwal during his extensive tour of Kahara also inspected the pace of work on Rs. 1.50 crores, Kahara-Trankhle bridge being constructed by R&B department there. He directed immediate completion of the bridge for the convenience of the local people. He was informed that the bridge would be completed by June next year.

Saroori also announced construction road from Tanta to Draman Kota which has been prioritized for CRF funding during next financial year. He said that during next financial year I am hopeful that two roads will be sanction for Inderwal constituency under CRF scheme including Z-morh Chatroo to Phamber and Tanta to Draman road. He further said that during the current financial year Batyas to Challar via Jakyas and Hasti Sarthal roads have sanctioned under CRF.

On way to Tanta, general public complaint over the less width of Kahara-Tanta road than the prescribed norms and demanded enquiry into the construction work of the road. On the demand of public Saroori took the matter with state vigilance for immediate enquiry and fixing the responsibility. He further said that during DDB meeting Doda he took the matter with Chairman and a committee was constituted who failed to present the report. He said even district administration Doda failed to demarcate the land acquired for the road and said administration failed to assess the causes for any such diversion from norms and failed to fix the responsibilities.

A large number of deputations from various areas met the MLA Inderwal and apprised him of their problems and put forth their demands and was also raising slogans “Ghulam Nabi Azad Zindabad, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori Zindabad”.

G. M Saroori condemns Myanmar violence, says everyone is 'deeply troubled' by ongoing Rohingya crisis

Only Congress can ensure envisages a system of fair governance and transparency

Visited sub-division Chatroo

CHATROO, SEPTEMBER 25: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Vice President, G. M Saroori condemned an upsurge in violence in Myanmar that has sent 8,00,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing to neighbouring Bangladesh, saying that everyone should be concerned by the violence there.

Saroori said the policy of repression of the government of Myanmar's against minority Rohingya Muslims is condemnable. Everyone is gravely concerned and condemns the policy of repression and forced displacement carried out by the government of Myanmar against the Rohingya minority.

"Everyone except some communal thinking peoples are deeply troubled by the ongoing crisis in Burma," said Saroori and added that at least 8, 00,000 people have fled their homes in the wake of attacks on Rohingya Muslims. He said I strongly believe that peaceful coexistence of all communities in Myanmar— with provision of fundamental rights like citizenship, freedom to practice religion, education and security— is essential to peace, progress and prosperity of the country.

Saroori visited various areas of sub-division Chatroo including Singpore, Baigpora, Maliknar, Chingam, Dangernalla, Chatroo, Mugalmaidan, Dadpeth areas and addressed workers meetings there. While addressing, Saroori said that PDP-BJP coalition government failed to carry the chapter of peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir besides failed in reviving people’s faith in the democratic institutions.

He said that PDP-BJP government only wants to holds their chair whether people will die and the government won’t do anything for them. What both the coalition partners want is only to attain the power by hook or crook. Masses of the state firmly believe that only Congress party can restore peace and can establish a system of equal justice and opportunities for development and economic growth. He said only Congress government can ensure envisages a system of fair governance and transparency, we are committed to the cause of establishing a system that can withstood all pressures and manipulations of political elites,” he said adding that Congress party will continue to work for making political class accountable to the people.

Congress lawmaker rued maladministration and rampant corruption in the state saying that that the PDP-BJP coalition government has landed the state in its worst crisis on political and economic fronts. “There is no development strategy and corruption is rampant as was pointed out even by the reports of CAG.

Prominent among those AEE R&B Chatroo Anil Mehra, ZEPO Fateh Mohd Khan, SHO Chatroo Bashir Ahmed, senior congress leaders, workers besides local congressmen were present during the said meetings.

G. M Saroori handed over regularisation orders among 15 Rehbar-e-Taleem teachers

Visited Al-Hilal Educational institute Hudri; interacted with staff and students

DRABSHALLA, SEPTEMBER 23: - Terming teachers as role models for the society, Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said they have a greater role to play, particularly in present times, in shaping the destiny of their students.

Addressing a gathering of teachers after handing over regularisation orders among 15 Rehbar-e-Taleem teachers in Drabshalla education zone here, the MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori said that teaching profession has been held in high esteem by all religions and societies. He said teachers have an immense influence on the lives of their students, sometimes greater than that of their parents. “In the present times when the working parents have little time for their children, teachers also need to do the role of parents and provide them all the requisite emotional cushion which they are in need of,” Saroori remarked.

Regretting that the students of present times have little to rejoice and entertain, Saroori asked the teachers to create avenues of extracurricular activities at schools like varied types of arts, sports, physical activities, picnics etc and let the students explore the universe on their own and move beyond the realms of exams, tests, classes and grades. “Our kids are living in an atmosphere of strain, who have very little to cheer about. It is the teachers who have to steer them out successfully by supervising a complete personality development in them,” he said.

Saroori hoped the teachers regularized today would infuse new blood in the working of the Education Department. He said state government should be sensitive to the demands and needs of teaching community and their resolution accordingly should be prioritized.

Earlier, in his address, ZEO Drabshalla, Bhagwan Das Sharma, enumerated several steps taken by the Department for the welfare of teaching community and students in the Drabshalla education zone.

A deputation of All Jammu and Kashmir ReT Teachers Forum from Education zone Chatroo led by its Chatroo Education zone, president, Siraj Ud Din also met MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori at his residence here and put forth their demands. While interacting with the MLA, the deputation discussed their pending demands, which included regularization of Education Volunteers (EVs), who have completed seven years of service, as general line teachers, inclusion of five years of service period of ReTs, seven years of EVs in their service record, release of salary for the month of August and creation of separate education zone for Mugalmaidan.

The MLA Inderwal listened to the deputation quite patiently and asked the incharge CEO Kishtwar to release the salary of the teachers within 5 days of time. He also assured the deputationist that he will leave no stone unturned for the creation of separate education zone for Mugalmaidan. He also informed the deputations about the steps taken to create infrastructure for several new educational institutions being established in the Chatroo and upgrading that of existing ones.

Mr. Saroori also visited Al-Hilal Educational institute Hudri Kishtwar and interacted with staff and students there. He sought better synergy and frequent interaction between teachers and parents for achieving the common objective of shaping the destiny of children and making them useful citizens for the society. “Without active cooperation of parents, the schools cannot succeed in moulding the younger generation in a better way”, Saroori said and stressed the need for periodical meetings to take appraisal of the progress achieved.

G.M Saroori condoles demise of Mohammad Ramzan Wani

KISHTWAR, SEPTEMBER 22: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Cogress Committee (JKPCC), vice president and MLA Inderwal, G.M Saroori expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Mohammad Ramzan Wani, a prominent social worker and father of Mufti Jamal Din from Sinoo Bhalessa.

Expressing sympathies with the bereaved family, Saroori said that Mohammad Ramzan sahab 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.

Mr. Saroori said that late Mohd Ramzan always worked for strengthening communal harmony and brotherhood and was put in high regard by every community for his deeds. He prayed for eternal peace to his soul besides place for his in heaven.

Conduct inquiries in depth into mysterious women’s hair chopping: Saroori

Sidra land eviction, PDP-BJP implementing RSS agenda

KISHTWAR, SEPTEMBER 18: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has asked Police officials to conduct in-depth inquiries into the mysterious instances of women's hair being chopped off.

Saroori said strict action should be taken against anyone found guilty of these acts. Mr. Saroori asked the officials on the day when an information of hair chopping reports in Tanta Kahara, Thathri areas of sub-division Thathri in Doda district. So far, five cases have been reported in Kahara and Thathri areas and asked to sensitise the public regarding such activity.

Saroori said that JK Police need to send the local intelligence unit teams in civil dress to investigate the matter. He did not rule out the possibility of some people trying to seek cheap publicity or through black magic by claiming such attacks.

On state government decision regarding demolishing of 82 concrete structures in Sidra area of Jammu, Saroori alleged that the government was targeting a particular community in the garb of its ‘anti-encroachment drive’ on forestland. He said the decisions pertaining to the state were being taken as per directions from Nagpur.

Saroori said “the anti encroachment drive by authorities to evacuate illegally encroached forestland is good if it’s carried as per the law and in a fair manner”. “But the drive launched by the government is targeting a particular section of society which can very well be gauged from the fact that the drive is being carried out in Sidra, Sunjwan, Bhatindi and other such areas of Jammu. On the other hand the government is silent on mass scale encroachment in other parts of Jammu including on the water canal in Bakshi Nagar”, he said.

He said that if the government carries out the drive without any bias then the Congress will support it. “But if it is aimed against a particular community and for implementation of RSS agenda, then Congress will open a voice of revolt against it”, the state Congress vice president added.

Congress lawmaker also said that as per the functioning of PDP BJP coalition government in state, it seem as if decisions are being taken on the directions received from Nagpur and the government is being run from there. Earlier, Mr. Saroori chaired a workers’ meeting in Mangthalla area of Thakrie, asking cadre to strengthen the party, so as to boost the party on ground level. He lambasted state and central governments for their ‘failure’ to meet out their promises with the public, adding that developmental activities in the state have come to a standstill.

G. M Saroori condoles demises of Bodh Raj, Kulsum Begum, Qasim Din, Shabur Ahmed & Mohd Amin

KISHTWAR, SEPTEMBER 16: - Vice President Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has condoled the demises of Shri. Bodh Rah father of Mahinder Singh, Executive Engineer R&B Kishtwar resident of Kishtwar, Mrs. Kulsum Begum wife of Mushtaq Ahmed Kamal resident of Kishtwar, Shri. Qasim Din Paswal resident of Malwar Chatroo, Shri. Shabir Ahmed son of Alhaj Mohd Shafi Sheikh resident of Dherwari Bhalessa and Shri. Mohd Amin Bagwan resident of Kishtwar. 

In his condolence message to bereaved families, the MLA Inderwal expressed sympathies with the bereaved family recalling the philanthropic and compassionate traits of the deceased’s.

Mr. Saroori has prayed Almighty Allah for granting solace to the departed souls and courage to the family members of the deceased’s to bear with the loss.

G. M Saroori distributed 225 solar lights

Inspected the ongoing work on fisheries unit Sigdi, interacted with people at Sinthan

MUGALMAIDAN, SEPTEMBER 15: Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori distributed solar lights among 150 families of Tagood area of tehsil Mugalmaidan here at a function organized by Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JKEDA) at Dadpeth area of Tehsil Mugalmaidan and 75 street lights for various places of Inderwal constituency.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Saroori said that the pain and torture of living in dark at a time when one cannot think of life without power is immense. He said that all the initiatives being taken are need based as assessed in association with the department of JKEDA.

Mr. Saroori said that a demand proposal of Solar Lights for 114 villages of Inderwal constituency has been sent to the Union Ministry for New and Renewable Agency for approval and assured the left over beneficiaries that more solar lights shall be provided shortly in the un-electrified villages of Inderwal constituency.

Earlier, MLA Inderwal visited Sigdi, Bhata and inspected the ongoing work on fisheries unit there. On the occasion, the Fisheries Department briefed the MLA Inderwal about the progress of the project, and is expected to be completed within three months. He expressed satisfaction over the working of the department and asked them to work with utmost dedication and zeal.

Mr. Saroori also visited Sinthan area and exhorted the party workers to reach out to the people and remain steadfast in their service to the best of their ability, identify the problems confronting people for their resolution. He further said that Party will not compromise on people issues and development of the regions, it (Congress) will fight for equitable development of the regions and people and is committed to address urges and aspiration of the people in all the three regions of the state, he said.

He also asked the Gujjar communities to come forward and take the benefits of the welfare schemes introduced in the area. He asked them to come forward for getting their basic facilities, besides their share in other schemes. On the demand of public Mr. Saroori directed the RDD officials for immediately construction of compound around the Eidgah at Sinthan and issuing of the cement for early completion of the work, keeping in view the minimum working season in the area. He further directed the R&B officials for immediate repairment of Foot Bridge in Sinthan Chatroo to which people won’t face any hardship anymore.

Prominent among those JKEDA, RDD officials, local congressmen from Sigdi, Bhata, Dadpeth, Tagood, Chatroo, Sinthan areas accompanied the MLA Inderwal during the tour.

Retiring officer given warm send-off

KISHTWAR, SEPTEMBER 07: - Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori accorded warm and affectionate send-off to Executive Engineer R&B Chatroo, shri. B. L Bhagat ji who retired after putting in over 30 year’s service to the R&B department.

Mr. Saroori, while speaking on the occasion hailed the contribution of the retiring officer towards R&B department at various operational levels. He hailed the contribution of the retiring officer towards R&B department and wished him a happy and healthy life after retirement.

Prominent among those Executive Engineer PMGSY Marwah R.C.Kundal, HD R&B Chatroo Ghulam Mustafa Lone, Abdul Wahid, Irshad Ahmed, Muneeb Ahmed, Sharik Ahmed and others were present on the occasion.

G. M Saroori offer Eid prayer at Kishtwar

Wish peace, prosperity, well-being to people

Kishtwar, September 03: State Congress Vice President and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori offered Eid Nimaz at Eidgah Kishtwar here where a huge congregation of Muslims offered Eid prayers.

Mr. Saroori mingled with people, shared Eid greetings and good wishes. He prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being of people of Jammu and Kashmir and the Country.

During the day, large number of people from different walks of life visited the residence of the MLA Inderwal to personally convey their Eid felicitation to him.

Ghulam Mohammad Saroori condoles Parvaiz Ahmed and Irshad Ahmed demises

KISHTWAR, SEPTEMBER 05: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has expressed deep sorrow on the passing away of Parvaiz Ahmed son of Abdul Majeed Bhawani resident of Sigdi Bhata and Irshad Ahmed Mir son of Abdul Jabbar Mir resident of Malipeth Kishtwar.

In a message Shri Saroori said: “It is most unfortunate that Parvaiz Ahmed and Irshad Ahmed are no more with us. In their death, we lost devoted and eminent personalities who were always willing to help others.

Mr. Saroori conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Bhawani and Mir family members, relatives and friends. He prayed for peace to the departed souls beside place for them in heaven.

G. M Saroori expresses shock, grief over Phagsoo tragedy

Met with next kin’s of victims; Two killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Doda;

THATHRI, SEPTEMBER 01:  Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, G. M Saroori today expressed deep shock and immense grief over the death of passengers in a tragic road accident on Thathri-Phagsoo road.

After hearing about the news of accident, Mr. Saroori immediately rush to the accident spot and supervised the rescue operation. He also met with the next kin’s of the victims and termed the loss as irreparable loss. He prayed to Almighty Allah to give peace to the departed souls and to give strength to the bereaved families to bear the irreparable loss besides this place for them in heaven.

Mr. Saroori has asked the SDM Thathri and the District Administration Doda to complete the documentary work regarding the immediate release of Rs.1.19 lakhs each as ex gratia amount in favor of the next of kin of the deceased under SDRF.

He also visited community health centre at Thathri to enquire about the condition of injured passengers and interacted with the injured and assessed the Medicare being provided to them. Later few of the injured passengers were shifted to GMC Jammu for further treated. He wished them speedy recovery to those injured in the accident. He assured all possible support and financial assistance to the injured.

Mr. Saroori also hailed the locals of the area, the army, the security forces, police and the civil administration for rushing to the accident spot and launching the rescue operation to save as many lives possible.

It is to mention here that two people were killed and five others seriously injured when a vehicle plunged into a 150-feet deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district today. A Tata Sumo, which was on its way from Phagsoo village to Thathri in Doda district, skidded off the road and fell into the gorge on a sharp curve near Jangalwar village this morning, police officials said. The villagers took the passengers to community health centre at Thathri, where doctors declared two of them brought dead. The deceased have been identified as Ghulam Ali Malik (65), and the driver Mohd Ashraf (32).

G. M Saroori greets people on Eid-ul-Azha

“Strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood, amity”

Kishtwar, September 01: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today extending his warm greetings to the Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha wishing them well-being and prosperity.

In his Eid message, Mr. Saroori said that the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Azha imbibes in us the spirit of making sincerity and truthfulness way of life. “This holy day also teaches us to uphold the high principals of selfless service to Almighty Allah and the humanity”, he added. “Allah Almighty counts the sincerity and purity of our intention behind performing our service for his sake, and this alone earns us his munificence and forgiveness”, Saroori said.

Mr. Saroori hoped that this Eid festival would further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood, amity, tranquility and the glorious pluralistic ethos for which Jammu and Kashmir has been known for centuries past. He prayed for peace, progress and prosperity in the State.