Congress party held meeting.

Azad was regularly in touch with Part workers to ensure victory of Coalition Candidates.

Leaders congratulate Saroori, from his Assembly constituency coalition candidates got highest percentage votes.

Jammu, 7 December: - A meeting of Congress party was held at Senior Congress Leader J&K G M Saroori residence with grass root level representatives which include Ex Chairman LC Arvind Singh Micky, MLA Inderwal G M Saroori, MLA Ramban Ashok Kumar, MLA Chenani Krishan Chand, MLC Mohammad Amin Butt, MLC Naresh Kumar, MLC Subash Gupta, Secretary Auqaf Islamia Kishtwar Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Sarpanches including Piyaray Lal Sharma, Mohammad Shafi Saroori, Surjeet Singh Charak & other. 

Saroori said it is the effort which the ruling coalition had been vigorously campaigning among the panches and sarpanches. He said, like in this Legislative Council election the party workers had worked hard due to their effort Congress-National Conference bagged all the four seats of Legislative Council under Panchayat quota.

He said leaders and workers had to work hard and remains closely associated with each other and with the common people in every area and at all levels. Workers had to show the same spirit and determination in the BDC election and Urban Local bodies’ election which will be conducted soon. 

"It was victory of the coalition-Polling for the four reserved seats of the legislative council was held on Monday – after a gap of nearly 38 years. 

Saroori also referred the efforts made by Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and Chief Minister J&K Omar Abdullah for ensuring the victory. He said due to Parliament session Azad sb was not able to campaign but he was regularly in touch with the Party workers for ensuring the victory of Coalition candidates. We are happy that we have won --it is big victory to coalition. He also hail the statement given by G N Azad for implementing 73^rd Amendment which was given by late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and will give a remarkable model of ‘grassroot democracy had ’ to the country, that stands testimony for its commitment to Panchayati Raj institutions.

He lauded Panchayat members for reposing faith in the candidates of the ruling coalition in the state. "We hail and thank panchs and sarpanchs for reposing faith in coalition candidates by electing them with convincing margins. The ruling coalition victory in Legislative Council polls under Panchayat quota is a result of people friendly policies of the state government in the last three years.

Reiterating that the coalition government was committed to establish a vibrant three-tier Panchayati Raj system in the state, Saroori assured maximum empowerment of panchayat members. Congress leaders also congratulate MLA Inderwal G M Saroori from his Inderwal constituency Coalition candidates including Dr Shahnaz Ganaie (NC) and Sham Lal Bhagat(Congress) got highest percentage votes from Jammu region.

Ali Mohammad Dar (National Conference) was declared elected from K-1 constituency. Ghulam Nabi Monga (Congress) was declared elected from K-2 constituency.

Sham Lal Bhagat (Congress) was declared elected from J-1 constituency. Dr Shahnaz Ganai (National Conference) was declared elected from J-2 constituency.

As many as 33,450 panchayat members decided the fate of 37 candidates in fray.

Many entrants join Congress party in Chenab Valley.

Kishtwar, 5 December: - Dedicated workers of different parties including Mushtaq Keen, Mohd Sharief, Abdul Wahid, Gulzar Ahmed, Nissar Ahmed, Mehraj Ud Din, Abdul Azeez, Ghulam Mohammad, Nadeem Hussain, Salam Din, Mukhtiyaar Ahmed, Ishtyaq Hussain, Gulzar Ahmed, Zahoora Begum Malik and others who joined Congress party in presence of Senior Congress Leader from Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Mohammad Saroori at his residence Kishtwar.

Welcoming the new entrants into the Congress party fold, Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori assured them to come up to their expectations and continue the developmental works and the welfare of the poor or down trodden people initiated by the Former Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir and Union Health Minister and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad.

''I am sure that with the coming of Mushaq Keen and others, Congress will be strengthened and motivated with his ideologies,'' Saroori said.

He said that the doors of the party are always open for all those who believe in the programme and polices of the Indian National Congress and have faith in its leadership. He thanked Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi, AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi and Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad for taking an initiative in the developmental works in all sectors in Jammu & Kashmir especially Inderwal Constituency.

The new incumbents attributed the reasons of their joining the Congress that the Congress party had always been very kind to people of Jammu and Kashmir. ''There are various reasons for us to join the Congress and we feel that only Congress alone can win by majority and form the next government in J&K,'' new incumbents said. They warned that the situation in the state is at a very critical juncture and only nationalist party can rescue Jammu and Kashmir from the ongoing turmoil.

They assured all support to the Congress and said they would work for the betterment of the party with dedication. They said they were impressed with the performance and working of MLA Inderwal G M Saroori and also Senior Congress Leader from Drabshallah Mohammad Iqbal keen which is also one of the reasons for joining the Congress party. They said due to working of hard working of Mr Saroori, the recent held MLC election about 95% votes of Sarpanches and Panches had cast their votes in favor coalition candidates.

Thakur Jughal Bhandari, Farooq Ahmed Want, Chowdhary Issaq, Noor Mohd, Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, Piyaray Lal Sharma, Khalid Hussain Sheikh, Gh Mohd Masoodi, Akhtar Hussain, Tek Chand, Ashok Kumar, Mahinder Singh, Satish Kumar, Hens Raj, Ramnath,  Vinod Kumar, Mohd Sultan, Ved Prakash, Mohd Shafi, Abdul Kabir, Subash Chander, Shamasdin Butt, Zakar Hussain and others were present during the function.

Fransher Nali wins by 10 wickets.

Saroori praised the role of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) for showing great interest in organizing Cricket tournament.

Bunjwah, 2 December: - A T-20 cricket tournament organized by Indian Youth Congress Inderwal at Nali Bunjwah District Kishtwar ended here on 2-12-2012 with the final match played between Fransher Nali cricket club and Rising Star Bhalesha cricket club. The watch was won by Fransher Nali cricket club. Rising star won the toss and chosen to Bat, Rising Star cricket club were bowled out for 74 runs in the allotted 20 over’s whereas Fransher Nali cricket Club chase the target with 7 over to spare and no wicket fall. The tourney was played on knockout basis and about 32 teams of the area participated in the tourney. Mohammad Asgar Hussain of Fransher Nali Cricket Club was declared as Man of the match and Imtiyaz Batak was declared Man of the Series of the final event.

Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori was chief guest on the occasion and distributed prizes among the participants. The winner up team was awarded Rs 10,000 and Runner up team with Rs 8,000 and trophies.

On the occasion, Saroori exhorted upon youth to remain focused on constructive activities and desists from social evils, drug addiction and anti-national activities. He also highlighted the spirit of sportsmanship. He encouraged the youth to participate in the sports activities, to keep their body mentally and physically fit. Saroori praised the role of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) for showing great interest in organizing Cricket tournament. He said that by organizing such tournaments, the talented youths of this hilly district will get an opportunity to show his talent at highest level. He also announces Rs 11,000 to the final two teams and also announces the cricket stadium for the area.

IYC President Inderwal Mohammad Latief Mughal, IYC President Bunjwah Yog Raj, Mohd Iqbal Keen, Khalid Hussain Sheikh, Farooq Ahmed Want, Choudhary Mohd Shafi, Haroon Ayoob, Irshad Ahmed and general public of the area were present on the occasion.

People of the area appreciated the role of IYC in organizing such people friendly endeavors especially youth oriented activities in rural areas.

Vote for Coalition Candidates for forthcomming Legislative Council Election for Jammu region.

UPA govt took up massive developmental projects and strengthened infrastructure in all the three regions.

Rahul Gandhi wants PRI stronger, vibrant and powerful in Jammu and Kashmir: - Saroori

Bhalesha, 1 December: - In order to mobilize the support of Sarpanches, Panches and general masses in favour of Coalition Government for forthcoming elections for MLCs, a meeting under the leadership of Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori appealed the Sarpanches and Panches to vote for the coalition candidates Sham Lal Bhagat (Congress Candidate) and Dr Sehnaz Ganai (National Conference Candidate).

While addressing the Sarpanches and Panches at Khara, Bhalesha area of Doda District home town of Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Saroori asked them to ensure the victory of coalition candidates and not be hoodwinked by the divisive politics of People Democratic Party (PDP). He appealed to the Panchayat Members to vote for the coalition candidates to ensure that the strength of Panchayats grows manifold. He informed them of the decision taken by the Congress Party high command to cast their votes in favour of the coalition government candidates in forthcoming Legislative Council elections. Valuable vote of your for the joint candidates of coalition contesting is in real sense a vote for strengthening and developing this institution”, he said. He said MLC election has provided a golden opportunity to the workers of the two parties to develop strong bonds of coalition at grass root.

“AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi had made it clear to make Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRI) strong, vibrant and powerful so that they can deliver and grow in Jammu and Kashmir state”, Saroori added. 

Saroori said UPA and State coalition government took up massive developmental projects and strengthened infrastructure in all the three regions viz Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh thereby assuring peace and prosperity for all the sections of the society. He said government has always support you because government want you to stand on your own legs and deliver as a powerful and viable public institution Saroori said because “we created these institutions with sincerity and are in the process of making them fully empowered.

Saroori calls upon Sarpanches and Panches to ensure victory of coalition candidates.

Chatroo, 29 November: - Continuing with his efforts to reach out to the Panches and Sarpanches for the forthcoming LC polls, Former Minister and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori visited Chatroo area of Inderwal Constituency, Kishtwar district.

Addressing a largely gathering of Panches and Sarpanches at Dag Bunglow Chatroo, Saroori appealed them to vote for the coalition candidates Dr Shenaz Ganai (National Conference Candidate) and Sham Lal Bhagat (Congress Candidate) so that their problems and aspirations find reflection in upper echelons of governance.
Saroori said the coalition government has brought about a turnaround in development scenario in the state ever since it took over the reign. He said the government has planned many more initiatives for the state for the coming years.

He said coalition government has transferred powers of fourteen departments to panchayats under a cabinet order. He said capacity building training camps and workshops were organized in the state to train panchayats and apprise them of their functions and duties at the grass root level. He said steps will be taken to make these panchayats more effective and vibrant.He said NC-Congress coalition symbolizes equitable development of all regions and sub-regions of the state,

Saroori appealed the Panchayat members to ensure victory of NC-Congress candidates in the ensuing Legislative council elections and pave way for constitution of powerful, viable three tier panchyat system in the state which he said is the commitment of the coalition government and will be fulfilled.

He further said that success of the two candidates will be a befitting reply to all those who are trying to undermine the strength of the coalition government.

Saroori seeks votes from Panches, Sarpanches in favor of coalition candidates.

Azad have a broader understanding to set up a fully empowered Panchayati Raj system: Saroori

Thatri, November 28: - Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori toady said that the establishment of Panchayat Raj Institutions will boost the developmental works in villages and credit goes only to present coalition government in J&K.

He was addressing Panches & Sarpanches of Bunjwah, Saroor, Sarthal, Thatri area of Drabshallah and Thatri block of Inderwal Constituency. He said Panchayat Raj was introduced by Former Congress Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji and said that after more than 30 years Panchayat Raj has been re-established, powers and utilization of funds have transferred to panchayat.

He was canvassing in support of collation candidate of Legislative Council Sham Lal Bhagat (Congress Candidate) and Dr Shenaz Ganaie (National Conference Candidate).

Saroori said Former Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir and Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad have a broader understanding to set up a fully empowered Panchayati Raj system, at all levels. He said due to Mr Azad the BDC election were deferred because election exercise will be futile unless depressed class of society - Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes - and also women folk are not represented at the block and district levels in Panchayat raj system in Jammu and Kashmir.

He said deferment of Block Development Council (BDC) polls for a short period was thought advisable in the interest of Panchayat Raj system. The holding of polls for these bodies without necessary amendment incorporating further powers and due representation to the women and the deprived section of the society, would not have served the purpose of establishing fully empowered institutions of Panchayati Raj.

Saroori said that present government is always for the welfare & development of people of State. While appealing Panches & Sarpanches to come forward for implementation of people friendly programmes at ground level. He said that due to Panchayat Raj Institutions roots of democracy have been strengthen. The present Government is all said to strengthen the democratic institutions. He said that government has taken certain landmark initiatives and holding of Panchayat Elections after 30 years is one of the greatest achievements besides implementation of Public Service Gurantee Act, Constitution of State Information Commission under RTI, reconstitution of Accountability Commission, universalization of third party monitoring and e-governess besides strengthening various institutions to bring about transparency in system.

Saroori said that state government is committed to transfer more powers to panchayat raj institutions. He asked Panches and Sarpanches for vote in favour of coalition candidates, so that the dream of developmental activities in the villages comes true.