Service of Inderwal people is my mission: Saroori

Hundreds of BJP, NC and PDP workers joined Congress

KISHTWAR, October 19: - Saying that service of Inderwal people is his mission, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohamamd Saroori today said that since 2002 he pledged to achieve developmental milestones as a representative of the constituency, observing numerous challenges but determination is no less.

“Unflinching support of people has been an immense strength to knock every door to get developmental tempo moving in every sector”, Saroori said while interacting with the general public here at Karool Sarthal, and various deputations and delegations from Dada, Challar Jakyas, Chamoti Drabshalla, Mugalmaidan, Sheeri Chatroo, Kuchal and other areas, a part of having on-the-spot feel of problems confronting to the people.

Saroori said from 2002 his endeavour has been to ensure smooth functioning of utility services and expediting pace on various schemes so that their benefits accrue to targeted segments of population without delay. “Delays generally negate the purpose of schemes designed for various areas, which is why our effort remains to pursue the executing agencies to have these completed in a time bound manner”, he said and assured the people that their grievances.

Similarly, Saroori said, the PDD department has been asked to ensure replacement of all rotten poles in whole constituency as DDUY and RGGVY phase II has already been started. There is no shortage of poles and transformers. He stressed the need for futuristic planning of the constituency alongside improving the existing infrastructure like irrigation, power, drinking water, roads besides facilities like health, education and animal-care. “The local level administration has immense responsibility to improve the living conditions of the people by attending to their day to day needs”, he said, and referred to the initiatives he has been taking to ensure synergy between various engineering departments as far as development of the constituency is concerned.

On the occasion hundreds of BJP, NC and PDP workers from different areas of Inderwal constituency joined Congress in presence of Mr. Saroori. While welcoming the new entrants into the party fold Mr. Saroori hoped that their joining will strengthen the party in their respective areas. He appealed the new entrants to work for the upliftment of down-trodden & poor and take up the local issues with the concerned authorities for their redressal.

Development of remote & backward area agenda of Congress: Saroori

People are aware how the remote and backward areas were used as vote- banks for almost sixty years by NC

Addressed public meeting at Kuchal area of sub-division Chatroo

KUCHAL, OCTOBER 18: - Claiming credit for setting out Inderwal on the path of progress and development since 2002 after people of this constituency reposed confidence in Congress Party, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said that he does not want to say that Inderwal has attained highest pinnacles of development during the past 15 years, but no one can deny the fact that a solid beginning has been made since 2002 and today it is on the threshold of entering into a new phase of prosperity and progress.

Saroori said this while addressing workers meeting here at Kuchal area of sub-division Chatroo said I do not say that everything has been achieved, but I can say with full conviction that it is Congress Party which has demonstrated intentions, will and ability to develop this tough region of the State. Hitting out at the National Conference, Saroori said that people are aware how the remote and backward areas were used as vote- banks for almost sixty years by National Confrence and it is only Congress Party which made sincere beginning to initiate development activities.

Urging the people to vote heavily in favour of Congress candidates in the Panchayat poll and upcoming Parliament & Assembly polls, Saroori expressed confidence that Congress party under the leadership of Ghulam Nabi Azad will be able to realize the dream of making Chenab valley a “Model Region” of the State. Unfolding Azad’s vision for Chenab Valley, Saroori said that he will strive to make it a modern and progressive region of the State if people repose their faith in him and his Party, adding that development became an achievable notion and a realizable goal in J&K during the tenure of UPA government's. 

He also said that while all the regions of the State witnessed unprecedented development during this period, remote, hilly and backward areas like Chenab Valley also came to be given equal thrust and attention in order to overcome the “development deficit” of sixty years. “Today I come across statements of retrogressive, polarizing and divisive forces unsuccessfully trying to negate the good work done by Congress party to develop the remote and backward areas of the State like Chenab Valley and State of J&K in particular”, said Saroori and added that people of the remote and far flung areas fully appreciate what has been the role of Congress Party in initiating developmental activities after a neglect of almost six decades.

Saroori said that exploitative forces are trying hard to divide the people on religious lines by spreading misinformation about the achievements of Congress, however, the wise and sagacious people of the Inderwal will not allow such forces to succeed as there is a groundswell among the people to revive that era of progress and development which Congress demonstrated practically.

Castigating the political parties and leaders for using every possible method and mean to divide the people to gain electoral victories, Saroori said that Chenab Valley will expose the nefarious designs of such power hungry parties on the day of poll by voting in favour of Congress Party unitedly and zealously.

Saroori said that the true essence and attribute of a well meaning and people-friendly political party is how much it can satiate the urges and aspirations of all sections of society and discharge its responsibilities with fairness and equity, adding that it is only the Congress Party which has the credentials to do justice to all sections and regions of the society.

Big blow to BJP as senior leader along with dozen of workers joined Congress in Kishtwar constituency

PDP-BJP plunged J&K into unprecedented political uncertainty: G. M Saroori

Kishtwar, October 17: - The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) today suffered a big blow as its dozen of workers including senior leader Jia Lal from Palmar area of Kishtwar joined Congress Party in presence of state Congress vice president and MLA Inderwal G. M Saroori.

In a simple function held here, dozens of BJP workers joined the Congress party and expressed to resolve to work for further strengthening the party in Kishtwar constituency. Asserting that Congress stands guarantee to preserving and maintaining time tested secular ethos and regional unity of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, Saroori made a clarion call to all those believing in unique characteristics of the state to get united under its banner to fight divisive forces. “Times have proven that flaring up regional and religious passions cannot take a homogenous state like Jammu and Kashmir anywhere”, Saroori said while welcoming new entrants in the party fold.

Saroori said that polarization in politics may earn certain short term gains to politicians with myopic interests but in the long run such tendencies do not only boomerang but also prove detrimental to the larger interests of the people and the State. He described the joining of BJP workers into Congress fold as yearning among cross section of people to join Congress, a living symbol of secular credentials. He urged the party workers to fan out in their respective areas, identify problems of the people and seek their redressal at appropriate forums. Saroori hoped that their joining into party fold, the Congress party would be further strengthened in Kishtwar constituency at grass roots level.

While speaking on the occasion the newly entrants said that their joining of Congress is a home coming for them and said that like a true soldiers of the party they will put all their energies for the betterment of the party. They also pledged to carry forward the mission of Congress party forward as a foot soldier of the party, saying Congress is the only political party which has always espoused the cause of people irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

Senior Congress leaders from Kishtwar constituency Mohammad Aslam Malik, Mohinder Singh Parihar, Raj Kumar, Tariq Hussain Mintoo, Ghulam Mohd Ganaie, Ali Hussain, Mohd Iqbal, Ghulam Rasool Wani, Thakur Suman Bhandari, Waseem Maker, Ravi Kumar, Noor Hussain, Shankar Wazir and others also greeted and welcomed the new entrants on joining Congress.

Saroori conducted extensive tour of Jakyas and Kahara blocks

Met with dozens of deputations

KAHARA, OCTOBER 16: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today conducted extensive tour of Jakyas, Batyas, Hanoo, Bathri, Kahara, Kencha, Bagdeyr, Nagni, Gugara areas and met with dozens of deputations and listened their grievances.

Saroori asked people to play a decisive role in the Panchayat elections. Attacking both the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he asked people to not only show the door to those who have traded Jammu and Kashmir’s interests for power, but also to give a befitting reply to the divisive elements who are out to polarise people on religious and ethnic lines.

“We hope people will judge us on our performance and on the basis of our political, economic and developmental reforms and give us a clear mandate in the Panchayat elections,” Saroori said and termed the power to vote as the game-changer in a democratic set-up. He added: “Our voice will be heard with respect and reason not only in New Delhi but all across the country and beyond if Congress is handed down a clear mandate.”

Saroori said the Congress has left an indelible mark on the political history of the Jammu and Kashmir through its pro-people and visionary agenda, and that it was because of the party’s 0vision and performance that PDP veterans like Vikram Aditya, BJP veterans and others have reposed their faith in the Congress leadership, believing it is the only party that can end the uncertainties and economic deprivation in the state.

He also assured the deputationists that steps would be taken to address the demands put forth by them in a phased manner. He said Congress doors are open for all the right-thinking people who feel concerned about the political, development, economic and welfare of the people.

Earlier Mr. Saroori visited Hanoo Jakyas areas to personally condole the demise of Haji Khair Ul Din Malik and other areas of Jakyas and Kahara block. Mr. Saroori stayed with the bereaved families and expressed his sympathy and solidarity with them, consoled the family members and prayed to the Almighty Allah for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased’s to bear this irreparable loss.

Saroori conducted extensive tour of Sarthal

Exhorted the cadre to gear up the Panchayat polls

SARTHAL, OCTOBER 15: - Terming the Panchayat polls as crucial for strengthening democracy at grass-roots level Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today conducted extensive tour of Sarthal and exhorted the cadre to gear up the elections and elect hard worker, honest representatives  to the basic democratic institutions.

Mr. Saroori addressed series of public meetings in Poora Chandali, Doori Ghan, Angara Bhagra, Moharwari, Ladsa Karool areas and listened the grievances of common masses.

Saroori said that Congress believes in people being real fountain head of power and therefore success of the party in the upcoming elections will go a long way in realizing this cherished agenda. He expressed happiness over rejuvenation of youth, women and hoped that these along with the parent body shall face challenges confronted to the area boldly.

He cautioned the people against machinations of divisive forces, who may try to vitiate the atmosphere by engineering communal divide. “There is no threat to any religion and if there is danger to anything at all, is the politics of hate, which has been serving as a shield to communal elements”, he said, adding the politics of mistrust and suspicion will take toll of the nation. He asked the believers of hate-politics to keep off from Inderwal that is a shining example of amity and communal harmony.

Saroori said that the previous PDP-BJP have put development in backburner as a result of which problems of the people were accumulated. He said the government has not been able to optimally harness the resources, especially on hydel power front and the state is suffering as a consequence.

The people of Sarthal areas whole heartedly assure Mr. Saroori to vote and support Congress candidates in the upcoming panchayat elections. 

Prominent political workers from Bathri Kahara joined Congress

KISHTWAR, October 14: - Prominent Political workers from Bathri Kahara areas joined Congress today in presence of State Congress Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori at a function organized to welcome them at MLA Inderwal’s residence here at Kishtwar.

Speaking on the occasion, the newly joined workers said Congress was a beacon of hope in an atmosphere of political opportunism and sell-outs that has engulfed the State and deprived its people of their dignity and rights. They said that they would work tirelessly to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and take the vision and the mission of the party to every doorstep.

Welcoming the newly joined workers into the party fold, Mr. Saroori congratulated them on joining the party and expressed hope in their commitment and dedication to serve the people and also strengthen the party at the grassroots level.

Mr. Saroori said the doors of Congress are open for all those who believe in unity in diversity and service to the people. He hoped the joining of prominent political workers will further strengthen the party at grass root level and enable it to espouse the just cause of people, irrespective of their regional and religious affiliations.

Leader from NC join Congress ahead of polls in Inderwal, JK

KISHTWAR, OCTOBER 13: Ahead of Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir, Senior National Conference leader from Inderwal, Chowdhary Mohd Ali on Saturday joined the Indian National Congress in presence of the state party Vice President, G. M Saroori here at Kishtwar.

President Block Congress Committee Bunjwah, Mohd Iqbal Keen, Khalid Hussain Sheikh, Farooq Ahmed Want, Vinod Kumar, Chowdhary Mohd Ishaq, Chowdhary Misroo, Mohammad Ayoob, Jaffer Hussain Zargar, Tanveer Hussain and others were present on the occasion.

Welcoming the Chowdhary Mohd Ali into the party fold, Saroori said it is heartening that the people in sufficient numbers are becoming part of the Congress and reposing their faith in the party's agenda which aims at bringing peace, development and prosperity in the entire state.

Saroori said the Congress through its people-oriented agenda has already laid strong foundations for the state's political and economic stability, which would be further consolidated to realise the objective of inclusive peace, development, dignity and prosperity for people.

Calling for a decisive mandate for Congress in the forthcoming elections, Saroori said the 2018 and 2019 will be turning point in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. People have to again provide legitimacy to the electoral process by voting in large numbers in the coming elections, he said.

"We need to have a stable government under the leadership of Ghulam Nabi Azad to give a new direction to the state," he said, adding that Congress stands out for its performance and credibility and the people have to give it a chance so that it could complete its unfinished agenda of good governance and political resolution.

Saroori expressed confidence in the fact that the new entrants will work tirelessly for the extension of party activities in the region.

Exuding confidence in the leadership of the Congress, Chowdhary Mohd Ali said he has decided to join the party owing to its pro-people and revolutionary policies in Inderwal by Ghulam Mohammad Saroori.

He said 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 development, peace in the region but will take the state to new heights of development and prosperity.

Congress MLA join agitating officials, knock Guv's door

Merger of Planning and Development with Finance department 

KISHTWAR, OCTOBER 12: Extending his support to employees of Planning and Development who are opposing merger of their department with Finance department, several lawmakers have sought Governor's intervention into the matters.

The legislator-Congress MLA from Inderwal G M Saroori in his letter to Governor Satya Pal Malik has sought revocation of order No: 407-FD of 2018, dated 20-09-2018. “This is regarding the recent State Advisory Council's decision No.90/13/2018, 18th of September 2018 and consequent orderNo.407- FD of 2018, Dated 20-09-2018 issued by the Finance department, the contents of which are ambiguous besides the control of MK Economics & Statistics Cadre has been shown given to the Finance department in the order dated 20-09-2018", Saroori has written in the letter.

Saroori said that the Planning department since its inception has been instrumental in helping state to achieve sustainable development and their role has been acknowledged by all the previous government legislators/legislators / bureaucrats.

"The department flourished to a great extent both vertically and horizontally and at present the strength of the department as 3272 including 443 gazetted, 2322 non-Gazetted and 507 ministerial staff. The cadre personnel's are discharging assigned duties like formulation of plan, CDF /MPLADS, Revised estimates, Assembly questions, DDB meetings, Physical verifications, evolution studies, publication like digest of statics and economics survey reports", Saroori said.

The Congress lawmaker further said that several other assignments have been given to the department and same are being discharged effectively and efficiently. "In the above backdrop, it is requested that said be revoked immediately so that these hardworking capable lot of personals could get back to their jobs, calling of their pen down strike and once again the smooth functioning of the office works in various departments is ensured", Saroori added

G M Saroori condoles demise of Haji Abdul Razzak Hajam

Deceased was an inspiring personality

Kishtwar, October 11: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vice President, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has condoled the demise of Haji Abdul Razzak Hajam a close associate, prominent local party leader from Thathri, Doda district.

Expressing heartfelt condolences with the bereaved family, the state party vice president, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, termed the deceased a dedicated, honest and upright political activist. He also said the deceased was an inspiring personality who with his social service and public good has inspired many and will be remembered for long. While praying for his everlasting peace, Saroori said the deceased was a humble human being who would always stand by the side of needy.

Expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, he prayed for the everlasting peace of the deceased soul.

Ghulam Nabi Azad condole demise of Haji Abdul Razzak Hajam

His demise is a setback to the Inderwal

Jammu, October 11: Former Chief Minister of J&K and leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha (MP), Ghulam Nabi Azad today condoled the sad demise of Senior Congress leader from Thathri, Haji Abdul Razzak Hajam.

Haji Abdul Razzak Hajam was most dedicated and efficient worker, Azad in a condolence message said that his demise is a setback to the Inderwal.

He recalled his association with the Haji Abdul Razzak Hajam and said that he belonged to a humble background and rose on account of his unprecedented hard work in the area.

While expressing his sympathies with the family members, Azad prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul. May Allah shower his choicest blessings on the soul in heaven”, said Azad.

The party senior leader including Tariq Hameed Karra, Ghulam Ahmed Mir and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori have also expressed their sadness over the sad demise of Haji Abdul Razzak Hajam.

G. M Saroori visited Thathri campaigns door to door in Thathri Municipal Council election

Why no developmental works were not taken till 2002, when National Conference were at the helm of affairs in Inderwal for 50 years: Saroori asked general public of Thathri

THATHRI, OCTOBER 09: - In a scathing attack full of sarcasm, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President, Ghulam Mohamamd Saroori said here today that as the day of polling for urban local bodies Thathri and Kishtwar is on 10th of October, an interesting scenario is developing, wherein most of the opposition political parties in Inderwal are supporting Independent candidates, thus leaving stray Independents to face the Congress candidates.

Addressing a Party meeting attended by Congress candidates contesting election for Thathri Municipal Council, Saroori said, as far as Bhartiya Janta Party, People’s Democratic party and National Conference are concerned, many of its prospective candidates have refused to accept the Party mandate because they realize that the tag of the BJP or PDP or NC might end up further reducing their vote share. As a result, many of the BJP, PDP and NC aspirants have instead filed their nomination papers as Independent candidates on different symbols.

Saroori said PDP, NC aspirants have defied the Party leadership's boycott call and filed their nomination papers as Independents with bizarre symbols ranging from truck, matchbox etc. Adding another comic aspect to the scenario are the members belonging to disgruntled fringe elements who have been either expelled or sidelined by the Congress later joined NC, BJP and PDP parties have entered the poll fray as Independent with a sadist design to act as spoilsport, he added.

Enumerating several path-breaking developmental works seen in Thathri during Mr. Saroori tenure as MLA, Sub district status for Thathri, tehsil status for Phagsoo, opening of new administrative units, construction of 48 Mw Lower Kalnai HEP, status of Municipality for Thathri, Government Degree College, opening of higher secondary’s, high schools, middle schools, primary schools at peoples door steps, Public Health Centre, Trauma Centre, Opening of sub-centres at far flung areas, Watershed, widening of Thathri bazaar road, construction of various link roads, sanctioning of funds for the blacktopping work on all the link roads of Thathri, 2.5 crores for the water supply schemes in Thathri, creation of separate division for various department include PMGSY, R&B, PHE, PDD, Education zone and others, distributing of solar lights, sanctioning of electricity among all the households, construction of Eidgah Thathri on the pattern of Srinagar Eidgah, Widening of link roads, Opening of JK bank branches and others.

Saroori called upon the people and raise the question, why all these development works were not undertaken after independence till 2002, when National Conference were at the helm of affairs in Inderwal. He said, Party who is opposing us today were representing in the state Assembly in the past, we are proud to have done in sixteen years for the people of Inderwal, what they could not do during their long tenures of 50 years, we are not so naive as they think and therefore, each day, we will keep reminding the people about their non-performance, their misappropriations and their corrupt practices in the past.

JKPCC Vice President further said that asked the people to choose that Party which has the track record of initiating the developmental activities in Inderwal, adding that those who are selling dreams are bent upon dividing the people and are the real enemies of the area. “Urging the people of the Thathri, Kishtwar to vote decisively in favour of the Congress candidates”, Saroori appealed.

At Balgran Drabshalla area, Saroori visited the residence of those who recently passed away. He also met with senior party functionaries and said that Congress has always projected and promoted the interests of all sections of the pluralistic society, as the area belong to the people of all religions and faiths, but certain forces are indulging in the politics of hatred and divisiveness which will harm the unity and harmony in the area. Saroori said Congress Party has given a new paradigm of development and governance in the Chenab Valley which was characterized by all-round and equitable development, efficiency, transparency and people-friendly image.

G M Saroori grieved over loss of life in an accident on Thathri-Kilhotran road

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

Kishtwar, October 09: Expressing concern over frequency of road mishaps, PCC Vice President and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has expressed extreme grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident near Piyakul Kahara today resulting in the loss of two persons.

Saroori, was grieved to know about the accident and has urged Governor J&K Satya Pal Malik 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 of Rs. 10 lakhs each in favour of the deceased family members.

He enjoyed upon the district administration to extend all possible assistance to those who got injured in an 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 an unfortunate accident. He prayed for peace to the departed souls beside a place for them in a heaven. He also wished speedy recovery to those who were injured in the accident.

The accident occurred when the ill-fated vehicle bearing no JK06A-1468 load carrier, which was on way from Jammu to Chinyas Bhalessa rolled over and fell into a deep gorge near Piyakul Kahara on Thathri-Kilhotran road. The deceased has been identified as Shabir Ahmed son of Zafferullah and Nissar Ahmed son of Ali Mohd both resident of Chinyas Bhalessa and the one seriously injured one have been identified as Yasir Arfat son of Zafrullah resident of Chinyas Bhalessa of district Doda.

Saroori conducted whirlwind tour of sub-division Chatroo; Met with fire victim of Chatroo

Prominent PDP, BJP workers from Passerkote Chatroo joined Congress

GMS Maliknar and HS Inderwal schools to be upgraded to the higher levels

Chatroo, October 07: - Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori conducted a whirlwind tour of sub-division Chatroo where he met with the fire victim of village Maliknar Chatroo and assured all possible help to victim of fire that engulfed one house of Bilal Ahmed Malik.

“Taking stock of the devastation caused by the fire, Saroori was informed by people there about the details of the destruction caused by this. He also met the affected family personally and assured that under SDRF Rs. 1 lakh to be provided to the victims for reconstruction of his damaged house. He also directed CAPD department to provide free ration and Rs 3000 monthly rent to the affected families till they are permanently rehabilitated. The affected family was also provided a Tent, a Kitchen sets, blankets under Red Cross. He assured full help and said that he will provide every type of support to them as and when needed.

At this juncture, Saroori expressed his deep sympathies with the victims of the fire and assured them of every possible help.

Mr. Saroori during his extensive tour of Passerkote, Singpora, Maliknar areas described Congress Party as a strong and vibrant force in the State which is capable enough to defeat fascist, communal forces in the country and said that the Party has never compromised on its ideology, principles for the sake of power.

Saroori said that the Congress Party will remain committed to the cause of strengthening people and working for the peace, progress and overall development of the State. He said that the Congress alone stands as a guarantee to the secular fabric, diversity and unity in the country and will remain committed to fight and defeat the fascist, communal forces posing a threat to the secular fabric of the country, which is in great danger under BJP-RSS rule.

On the occasion Dozens of workers from BJP and PDP including Shri Saroop Chand, Maqbool Ahmed joined the Congress party in an impressive functions organized at Passerkote areas to welcome them with open arms. Stating that their entry would strengthen the Congress at grass root level and said that their entry would give boost to the party in Passerkote Chatroo belt. He said the rural areas have always believed in Congress ideology and days ahead would see the strength of Congress. He expressed satisfaction that people from rural areas are now turning towards congress Party throughout the country.

During the tour, number of deputations met the MLA Inderwal and apprised him about the issues and problems confronting pertaining to their areas. The problems which were highlighted included improvement in power supply, MGNREGA payment, compensation of PMGSY roads, scarcity of ration and other day to day problems, Saroori gave patient hearing to all the deputations and assured them that their genuine demands and issues will be resolved on priority besides MGNREGA liability will be cleared at an earliest as 5 crores have already been released for this purpose. He also announced that Girls Middle School Maliknar and High School Inderwal will soon be upgraded to the higher level and assured the general public that he will leave no stone unturned in redressing general public demands and has urged the officers to help resolve public issues on priority and be prompt to redress their grievances.

Ghulam Nabi Azad expresses grief over tragic accident at Ramban

Urged Government to release ex-gratia relief in favour of next kins of those who have lost lives

Jammu, October 06: Former J&K Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha (MP), Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of life in a tragic accident after a bus travelling from Banihal to Ramban near Kela morh fell into a deep gorge and resulted into loss of at least 13 people died and 17 were injured.

Conveying his sympathies to the bereaved families, Azad 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. He also conveyed his sympathies to those who sustained injuries in this tragic accident.

Ghulam Nabi Azad also urged the State Government to provide Rs. 10 lakhs adequate ex-gratia relief to the family members of those who died in a tragic accident. He also urged the State Government to make available required medical assistance to all those who have been injured and shifted to Government Medical College Jammu or PGI Chandigarh for higher level of care and treatment.

Meanwhile G. M Saroori (JKPCC Vice President and MLA Inderwal), Vikar Rasool Wani MLA Banihal, Mohammed Sharief Niaz (JKPCC Executive Member), Abdul Majid Wani (JKPCC General Secretary), Naresh Kumar Gupta (MLC), Sham Lal Bhagat (MLC), Ashok Kumar former MLA Ramban and all the Congressmen have also expressed grief over the Ramban accident.

“Our heart goes out to the bereaved families in this hour of grief and sorrow,” they said

Delegation from Thakrie Kishtwar meets Governor

Implement state cabinet order of creation of new administrative units

Make functional of Thakrie tehsil

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 06: A delegation from Thakrie block of district Kishtwar led by Sh. Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, former Minister and Member of J&K Legislative Assembly, Inderwal, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here at Srinagar.

Sh. Saroori who recently undertook a tour of the Inderwal constituency failing in Kishtwar and Doda districts apprised Governor about various issues including implementation of cabinet orders for creation of tehsil status for Thakrie, Sarthal and Pingal, CD Block status for Sarthal and Kontwara, road connectivity, adequate supply of drinking water, filling of vacant posts in health institution, uninterrupted electricity supply, opening of new JK bank branches, pending development projects etc. 

The delegation among others comprised Sh. Bashir Ahmed Sheikh, Sh. Capain Jagdish Raj, Sh. Ronak Singh Thakur, Sh. Chunni Lal, Sh. Mohammad Yusuf Lone and Sh. Mohammad Iqbal Malik.

The members of the delegation submitted Memoranda to the Governor, and said that in the year 2014 Nayabat Pakalan was upgraded to the status of Tehsil vide order no 242/2014 REV (S), dated 21-10-2014 which would have helped the people to get solutions of their problems at their door steps but after passing of four years the government failed to implement the order on ground. The status of Tehsil for Thakrie was made on the basis of genuine demands of the people as the Nayabat status was given to Pakalan Thakrie in the year 1972 but was not upgraded after that which would have been at the sub-division level as compared to other areas which have been upgraded.

The delegation said that 2014 newly creation administrative units was also cleared by the state cabinet and recently the Government has accorded approval to the creation of Administrative unit, tehsil status for Bhella in Doda district which was also passed by the state cabinet in the same list. But government did not issued any approval to other units. They urged Governor JK for implementing the state cabinet order of status of tehsil for Thakrie in letter and spirit so that 30 thousand people will be benefitted.

Shri. Satya Pal Malik Governor J&K assured the delegation due consideration of all their demands

G M Saroori condole demises

KISHTWAR, OCTOBER 05: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has expressed deep grief and sorrow on the passing away of Alhaj Master Talib Hussain Keen son of Late Ghulam Hussain Keen resident of Patnazi Bunjwah, Qasim Din Harga father of Qari Sher Mohd Harga resident of Goila Kahara, Teacher Sadiya Banoo daughter of Bashir Ahmed Wani resident of Chatroo, Ranjeet Singh son of Narinder Singh resident of Sanyas Padder and Khaleel Ahmed Kamal resident of Kishtwar.

In a message Shri Saroori said: “It is most unfortunate that Alhaj Master Talib Hussain Keen, Qasim Din Harga, Sadiya Banoo, Ranjeet Singh and Khaleel Ahmed Kamal are no more with us. In their death, we lost devoted, humble, eminent personalities who were always willing to help others and will be remembered for long.

Mr. Saroori conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Keen, Harga, Wani, Singh and Kamal family members, relatives and friends. He prayed to Almighty Allah to give courage to the bereaved families to bear the irreparable loss. He also prayed for the everlasting peace of the deceased soul.

G M Saroori meets Governor J&K

Brought in to his notice several problems and developmental issues

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 4: Member J&K Legislative Assembly, Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here and extended warm greetings to Sh. Malik on his appointment as Governor of J&K.

Sh. Saroori brought to Governor's notice several problems and developmental issues of his Constituency particularly those relating to Roads, Health, Education, Power and PHE sectors which were languishing for want of the funds required for their completion. He also apprised him about the day to day problems faced by the general public which include clearance of MGNREGA, SBM, contractors liabilities, regularization of daily wagers, casual laborers, revoking of SRO 202, early start of Ratle power project Drabshalla, RGGVY phase II project, improvement of disaster management system in Chenab Valley, implementation of cabinet order 2014 for creation of new administrative units including Tehsil status to Sarthal, Thakrie and Pingal and CD Block status for Sarthal and Kontwara besides this opening of JK bank branches in far flung areas.

Governor urged Sh. Saroori to continue sustained efforts for promoting the development and the welfare of the people of his area and urged him to continue his endeavours for generating awareness among people about the importance of establishing grass root level democratic institutions for overall development of the State.

BJP State Media Coordinator along with his team joined Congress in Inderwal

Congress provided vibrant platform to youth: G M Saroori

KISHTWAR, OCTOBER 03: - Prominent youth activists of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) including BJP state Media coordinator Sheikh Imran from Gugara area of Inderwal constituency joined Indian National Congress (INC) and reposed their faith in the policies and programmes of the party, saying it alone can safeguard the article 370 and 35-A of Jammu and Kashmir and ensure equitable development of all the three regions of the State.

Welcoming the new entrants into party-fold, Vice President JKPCC and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said Congress has always provided a vibrant platform to youth to play their designated role in the State polity and help in shaping its politico-economic destiny.

Saroori described joining of BJP State Media Coordinator and other Yourh activists as vindication of pro-people policies of Congress and the role played in socio-economic development and political empowerment of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh over the years.

He said the State was passing through a most difficult phase, as the PDP-BJP dispensation has not only failed on deliverance front but was also responsible for halting pace of developmental effort, initiated by the previous UPA government including one of the prestigious project RGGVY phase II which will provide electricity to every household of Chenab Valley. He said that educated youths are the future of the nation and they should come forward for the development of their respective areas. He said there is need of time to get united to prevent the entry of communal forces who are befooling the poor masses on various aspects.

Saroori congratulated the new entrants and hoped that with their joining Congress it will be further strengthened at the grass roots level to play its role in heralding peace and normalcy besides meeting the challenges on developmental and political fronts.

President Block Congress Committee Kahara Farooq Ahmed was also present on the occasion. Those who joined the Congress include Sheikh Imran, Shahid Parvez, Khalid Shah, Akhtar Hussain and Adaam Nazir.

Kishtwar Congress celebrated birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Shastri

Mahatma Gandhi throughout his life worked for amity and brotherhood: G M Saroori

KISHTWAR, OCTOBER 02: - A function was held at MLA Inderwal’s residence here at Kishtwar to celebrate the 149th birth anniversary of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bhadur Shastri. The function was organized by District Congress Committee Kishtwar and attended by senior leaders of PCC, Youth Congress, Seva Dal, District Congress Committee, Block Congress Committees and others.

Ghulam Mohammad Saroori Vice President JKPCC and MLA Inderwal presided over the function.

Addressing the gathering Mr. G M Saroori recalled Mahatma Gandhi's contributions to the struggle for the achievement of freedom from the colonial yoke, his sustained campaign against social injustice, racism and suppression of the under-privileged sections and his unending pursuit for establishment of a truly secular and harmonious society.

Saroori described Gandhi as an apostle of peace and a staunch believer of non-violence whose sacrifices and teachings are indelibly imprinted on the global conscience. They said at this juncture, the most befitting tribute to the Father of Nation would be to re-invigorate and strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood, amity and secular ethos, which are the essence of Gandhian values and philosophy.

He also said that Mahatma Gandhi throughout his life worked for amity and brotherhood between all sections of the society and fought for the upliftment of weaker and under-developed sections. They said the best way of paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi will be that "all of us work for strengthening high principles of human dignity, secular traditions and brotherhood in the country".

Saroori also remembered Former Prime Minister Lal Bhadur Shastri and recalled his contribution to the nation and his commitment to Honesty, Integrity and simplicity, who realized the strength of this nation in the Gandhian philosophy and gave the slogan of “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”.

Prominent among those Mohd Aslam Malik, Mohinder Singh Parihar, Haji Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, Mohd Iqbal Keen, Abdul Wahid Lone, Javed Iqbal Tappal, Shahid Hussain Dar, Firdous Ahmed Mingnoo, Wassim Saroori, Waseem Maker, Randeep Bhandari, Sharvan Badyal, Kailash Chander and others remembered Mahatma Gandhi and described him as one of the tallest leader of the world who dethroned the mightiest rulers through his philosophy and weapon of Sataya Grah (Non-Violence). The entire world acknowledged Mahatma Gandhi as a leader of a great vision and learned lesson from his philosophy which shall remain relevant for all times to come. They said that his philosophy and principles are becoming more and more relevant even today and India can remain united and stronger by following his philosophy and teachings they said there is no alternative to the basic principles of “unity in diversity” because of the pluralistic composition of our country. Those forces which are opposed to this fundamental philosophy are sowing the seeds of disunity and division of India and all right thinking people must unite and rise to the occasion to defeat the designs of communal and divisive forces.