Congress condoles demise of Ved Bhasin

Jammu, Nov 06: The Congress party has condoled the death of prominent journalist and the founder editor and chairman Kashmir Times group of publications, Ved Bhasin.

In a joint statement issued by President JKPCC Ghulam Ahmed Mir, G. M Saroori, Raman Bhalla, Taj Mouhi Ud Din, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Abdul Rashid Dar, Ajaz Ahmed Khan, Mohd Amin Bhat, Usman Majeed, Gulzar Ahmed Wani, Mumtaz Ahmed Khan, Chowdhary Akram, Ghulam Nabi Monga, Jahangir Hussain, Salman Nizami, Amir Rasool and others.

In their condolence message, Congress leaders described Ved Bhasin as one of the finest journalists of his times who carved a niche for himself in deft political analysis and bold writing. “His experience in the field of print journalism and extremely insightful articles will be deeply missed,” they added.

The Senior PCC leaders expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and conveyed his sympathies to them in their hour of grief.

Saroori condoles death of Mumtaz Begum Gagroo, Abdul Gani, Mohammad Ashraf & Shamas Din

Three died in road accident at Padyarna Kishtwar

Kishtwar, November 06: - PCC Vice President and MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori condoled the sad demise of Mumtaz Begum Wife of Haji Ghulam Rasool Gagroo who passed away today after brief illness. She was laid to rest at Kishtwar today (Friday) at 2:30PM. Vice President JKPCC, G. M. Saroori, several other Congress leaders, besides hundreds of people from all walks of life from Kishtwar, Padder, Sarthal, and other parts of the state attended Namaz-e-Zanaza of the departed soul.

In a condolence message; Saroori remembered the departed soul as a noble lady who lived a pious life. He expressed his solidarity and has conveyed his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed soul beside place in heaven. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear irreparable loss.

Saroori also visited the residence of Haji Ghulam Rasool Gagroo to personally condole the demise of his wife Mumtaz Begum. He stayed with the bereaved family and expressed his sympathy and solidarity with them, offered fatiyah, consoled the family members and prayed to the Almighty Allah for eternal peace to the departed soul.

Meanwhile Saroori has expressed grief and shock over the tragic accident in which three persons were died when a tipper they were traveling in skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Kishtwar district.

The tipper bearing registration number JK17- 2730, which was on its way to Paddar from Kishtwar, skidded off the road and fell into the river Chenab tributary at Naigad Nallah in Padyarna area some 35 KM from Kishtwar this afternoon. The deceased were identified as Abdul Gani son of Mohammad Yousuf, Mohammad Ashraf son of Ali Mohammad and Shamas Din (driver) son of Ghulam Rasool all resident of Padyarna.

Conveying his condolences Saroori expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

RSS and BJP promoting a design to trifurcate JK on communal lines: Congress

 

 

 

System of reservations for schedule castes, scheduled tribes and OBC must continue

‘Gherao’ of Civil Secretariat on November 9; Party holds meeting and protested against PDP-BJP at Doda

Doda, November 04: - PCC Vice President G. M Saroori launched a scathing attack on the PDP-BJP coalition Government and demanded stringent actions against those who were working against the unity and integrity of the State.

Accusing the RSS and BJP of "promoting a design to trifurcate State on communal lines," Saroori said the RSS's project was not only to damage the State but also to destroy the very idea of India". "We all know that it has been their (RSS) dream to divide the State on the basis of religion, region and language," said Saroori and added that disgruntled elements are hell bent upon to harm the communal harmony and age-old tradition of unity and brotherhood in the State.

"The present coalition has 'miserably failed to stop this polarization' and has brought the State on the verge of disintegration due to its wrong policies. The present Government was expected to deliver but unfortunately they are encouraging the atmosphere of drift and intolerance in the State. Efforts are being made to bring different communities at loggerheads," Saroori said while tearing into the Mufti-led coalition Government.

The Congress vice president said that the party would expose the betrayal of the BJP over the redressal of public issues and its sellout for the sake of power, as people are highly disturbed with the policies of BJP in the government on various stands, specially fulfilling its commitments of ensuring batter deal to Jammu region" Saroori said and adding that the PDP- BJP coalition was exploiting people on various issues. "Had there been a proper mechanism with PDP- BJP Coalition, the situation would not have taken an ugly shape on various occasions," he maintained.

Saroori urged the government for early start of construction on Sudh-Mahadev-Marmat tunnel of which the survey was done during my tenure as R&B Minister in 2010, Chatroo-Singpora - Vailoo tunnel in Kishtwar, Dessa-Kapran in Doda and Chattargalla tunnel on Bhaderwah- Bani- Basohli road, Dessa- Kapran tunnels in erstwhile Doda district. Saroori said that these tunnels will provide alternate road connectivity to twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar. He said that this alternate road will prove a boon to the State and will contribute in transformation of socio-economic status of the people of these areas. He said these tunnels will reduce the distances considerably, On completion, he said, these tunnels besides providing inter regional connectivity between Kashmir and Jammu will also help to explore and promote tourism potential of both the districts of Doda and Kishtwar besides these alternate routes tourists of Vaishno Devi could be diverted here as there are immense tourist potential in districts of Doda and Kishtwar.

On the issue of caste-based reservation, Saroori said that the Congress is of firm opinion that system of reservations for schedule castes, scheduled tribes and OBC must continue. Congress pledged to carve out reservation for the economically weaker sections of all communities without prejudice. Saroori also appealed to the party workers from erstwhile Doda district to reach Jammu in large number to participate in the protest of ‘Gherao’ of Civil Secretariat on first day of its reopening in Jammu on November 9, 2015 against the PDP and BJP which have brought the State at the verge of disintegration through its policies.

Saroori further stressed on the party leaders, workers for strengthening of party- public relationship. He said the party needs to be ready for the Municipality election to ensure success and take the state forward. “We have to make our party ready so that we win the municipality election with good success and take this state forward,” Saroori told workers. “Time for the test is coming. This is the last few months to make this party strong as municipality election is around the clock,” Saroori said and adding that you will see Congress party in a new face, with new enthusiasm… a new life will be enthused into the party and new activities will take place which will benefit the party workers and advice them to remain united.

While addressing the workers President DCC Doda, Naresh Kumar Gupta said J&K has lost its identity because of the unholy alliance between PDP-BJP. Gupta said PDP and BJP are responsible for the “disturbed socio political scenario” in the state due to controversial statement by BJP leaders regarding J&K. “People have reposed faith in the electoral process, but the PDP-BJP dispensation has disappointed them,” he said.

Others speakers who speak on the occasion are Sham Lal Bhagat, Ashok Kumar, Sheikh Mujeeb, Hanief Shah, Ghulam Haider Sheikh, Javed Ahmed Wani, Bandey, S. L Manhas, Hoshair Singh, Mohd Iqbal Keen, Noor Maey, Farooq Ahmed and other Congress leaders lash out on NDA and PDP-BJP and termed BJP government as “anti-people and “pro-corporate”. The Congress leaders said that Prime Minister of India Narinder Singh Modi putting farmers deliberately to a great loss only to benefit the Corporate Houses. “Mufti government has lost credibility among the masses and the last seven months in office is a complete failure,” they said.

Later the Congress party registered protest against the coalition government at Doda and seeking revocation of 12.5 per cent Services Tax (ST) imposed on air borne pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji and other shrines, filling of Doctors post in various health institutions. plying of more SRTC buses, required infrastructure in government schools and colleges, regularization of Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReTs), National Youth Crops (NYC) casual laborers, daily wagers, HR workers, NYC, contractual staff, Adhoc, HR workers, casual labourers and other labours working in different departments who have completed seven years of service, release of wages in favour of government employees. They said that the public of erstwhile Doda district is facing starvation due to non availability of ration as government run CA&PD stores runs dry, added that due to heavy rains and snow, the crops as well as the land has been destroyed and the state government has failed to sanction the relief in favour of the poor public. They raises slogans against the coalition government and demanded better facilities to the people in terms of health, education and roads, beside compensation to the flood affected and rain effected people of Jammu and Kashmir including to the people of Chenab valley.

The Congress leaders said that inhabitants Kishtwar, Chatroo, Marwah, Warwan, Padder, Nagseni, Chatroo, Mugalmaidan, Thakrie, Drabshallah, Bhalessa, Kahara, Thathri, Bhaderwah, Marmat, Bharat, Doda, Assar and other areas are facing water sacristy, but the PHE Department has failed to meet the burning demand of providing water. "The District treasures run dry. All the developmental works have been stopped, the government must release the funds to districts so that developmental works could be started at an earliest," they said and added that government has also fail to repair and restore Kishtwar-Batote road, resulted into major accidents that claims the lives of several innocent people traveling on these poor roads of Chenab valley.

The protest was led by PCC Vice President G. M Saroori who along with senior leaders of the party and marched from town hall Doda to DDC Office Doda and register protests over the failure to address people problems by PDP-BJP government. They also submitted a memorandum to District Development Commissioner Doda Bhupinder Singh highlighting various public related issues. After listening the demands of Congress leaders, DDC Doda assured them that he would work out over their genuine appeal and will take strict note and direct accordingly.

Prominent among those Asif Jahan Gattu, Riyaz Ahmed, Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Urfi Majeed Wani, Mehboob Mustafa, Mahinder Singh Parihar, Bidya Lal Sharma, Asgar Khangi, Mohd Rafique, Jagdish Raj, Hens Raj, Piyaray Lal Shan, Abdul Gani Butt, Noor Hussain, Firdous Mingnoo, Altaf Malik, Khalid Hussain, Hasham Din, Mohd Abbass, Shah Din, Mohd Sultan, Suraj Prakash, Iqbal Teli, Ghulam Haider, Randeep Bhandari, Chowdhary Issaq, Majeed Rahi, Gulazr Mattoo and other Congress leaders, workers were present on the occasion.

Army organizes free medical camp at Akhyarpur Jakyas

 

 

Turnout in the camp speaks about relationship between the Army and the AWAM: Saroori

Attended Nimaz-e-Jinazah of Mohd Sikander Butt

Bhalessa, 05 November: - Army Sohanada battalion on Thursday organized a free medical camp at Akhyarpur jakyas area of sub-Division Gandoh in district Doda in which a team from 26 Rashtriya Rifles (Kumaon) Indian Army including doctors and paramedics, provided medical services to the populace residing at Jakyas Bhalessa.

Over 700 people of Akhyarpur Jakyas who benefited from the exclusive medical care including provision of free medicines were unanimous in welcoming this joint humanitarian effort.

Army CEO S. Bhardawaj, MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori were also present on the occasion. On the occasion Saroori exhorted all patients to utilize the facility of medical camp to identify their problems at an early stage. He underscored the need for organizing more such camps in remote and hilly area for ensuring maximum benefits to the people by this type of health care facilities.

“The team of doctors also provided the necessary guidance to locals to lead a healthy lifestyle. The medical team comprised orthopedic surgeon, physician, dental officer, pediatrician, nursing officers and nursing assistants which provided a wholesome health care to the patients. Many senior citizens were able to get their bone and joints related ailments treated and examined by orthopedic surgeon besides mothers queued up to get their children including infants examined by the pediatrician and take valuable advice. Most people sought the dental treatment and the team of dental doctor and their assistants worked tirelessly to see all the patients. They also provided information, education and communication regarding diseases caused especially during winters.

Saroori further said that the turnout in the camp today speaks for itself about the existing relationship between the Army and the AWAM. This was a much required aid provided by the Army in the area. People of Bhalessa thanked 26 RR Army and MLA Inderwal for organizing a medical camp at Akhyarpur Jakyas. On the occasion a workshop on Communal Harmony was also organized by 26 RR Suhanda battalion in collaborations with EESS&CS society Bhalessa in which many speakers speaks about the topic and urged the people for maintaining peace and harmony in the area.

Commander Vishal Sharma, other Army officers, President ReT district Doda Issaq Rashid, General Secretary EESS&CS Bhalessa Jamat Ali, Firoz Din Malik, Musarat Naik, Abdul Majeed Rahi, Mehboob Mustafa Azad, Abdul Gani Butt and others prominent were present on the occasion.

Later Mr. Saroori along with several other Congress leaders including Ghulam Mustafa Azad, Abdul Majeed Rahi, Choura Butt, Abdul Qayoom Naik, Musarat Naik, Akhtar Hussain, Mehboob Mustafa, Firoz Din Malik, Mohd Yunus Malik, Mohd Sharief Butt, Abdul Gani Butt, Chowdhary Hasham Din, besides hundreds of people from all walks of life from Challar, Amritpura, Belli, Jakyas, Bhatyas, Akhyarpur, Butli, Gondoh, Bhalessa and other parts of district Doda attended Nimaz-e-Jinazah of Mohd Sikander son of Mohd Rustam Butt resident Chinyas Gandoh who happens to be a uncle of Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad.

The Congress leaders also visited the Chinyas residence of late Mohd Sikander and offered condolences to his family. They prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed soul beside a place for him in heaven. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear irreparable loss. Talking to the mourners and family members, Saroori said his contribution to the society would always be remembered.

Indira Gandhi a dynamic and visionary leader: Saroori

Firmly believed that secularism is the basic strength of our nation and fought against the communal forces in the country”

Jammu, November 02: The 31st death Anniversary of former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi was celebrated by the Congress party in the State, while the main function was held at PCC HQ. Shaheedi Chowk, Jammu.

While paying floral tributes to the late prime Minister, Vice President JKPCC and MLA Inderwal G. M Saroori described Smt. Indira Gandhi as a dynamic and visionary leader who remained committed to the secular and socialist ideals of the party and worked for the welfare of the poor and the downtrodden in the country.

Saroori said: She launched various programmes for the upliftment of the poor and the weaker sections of the society. The country progressed on all fronts under her leadership. She firmly believed that secularism is the basic strength of our nation and fought against the communal forces in the country, she sacrificed her life for the unity and integrity of the country. She was known for her bold decisions and she led the country to victory during the 1971 war, leading to creation of Bangladesh and the surrender of over 90 thousand Pakistani troops before the Indian forces, ignoring the threats of United States. She brought into existence the historical 'Shimla Agreement', which committed Pakistan for settlement of all outstanding issues through bilateral dialogue. She successfully handled the foreign policy and remained the Chairperson of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), leading the country to the newer heights in the community of nations.

Saroori recalled her numerous achievements as Prime Minister and as President of the Congress party who always cared a lot for the workers of the party. Her decision to nationalize the banks and discontinuing privy purses to the former rulers of Indian princely states were revolutionary steps amid at equitable distribution of resources.

Congress slams Dy CM for favouring private firm; demands CBI probe

"Allotment of Rs 700 cr project to favorite"

Jammu Oct 28: The Congress today slammed the Deputy CM Nirmal Singh for writing a letter to the then Principal Secretary Power Sandeep Nayak to allot the work of Rs 700 crore solar power project in Kathua in favour of a Chennai based firm India Energy Private ltd without tenders.

Targeting Nirmal over the issue, Congress legislators and leaders Haji Abdul Rashid, G. M Saroori, Mohd Amin Bhat, Ajaz Ahmed Khan, Ch. Akram, Mumtaz Khan, Gulzar Ahmed Wani, Mumtaz Khan, Ab. Majeed Wani, Mahohar Lal, Yogesh Sawhney, Mickey Singh, Naresh Gupta, Sham Lal Bhagat, Ashok Kumar, Aslam Goni, Salman Nizami, Sheikh Mujeeb, Arun Singh Raju in a joint statement said that Dy CM had written a letter for the allotment of work to a private firm, demanding CBI probe.

The congress leaders stressed that the letter raises several doubts, which Nirmal should clarify and asked “Why the Dy. CM has not written the letter for the open tenders when the amount is more than 700 crores and why he has not written any letter for other developmental projects?.

In the letter of the Dy CM’s OSD it reads “As desired by the Dy CM, Principal Secretary Power is requested to take immediate steps for signing the power purchase agreement with the India Energy Private Ltd so that the 100 MW Solar power plant at Chan Arorian Kathua is executed by the agency.

The leaders demanded a CBI probe over the scam they said such favours involving several private firms have taken place in the few months. Granting of funds for all works without tenders should be probed and the govt must ensure that the private contractors and companies should bid according to the govt guidelines. The contractors are looting the state exchequer with the help of BJP and PDP Ministers. Till the probe is not ordered no tenders or allotment should be floated.

The leaders further stated that the Dy CM is directly responsible, he now cannot hide behind any argument, no office staff can be used as a shield, Dy CM must introspect and impose the moral censure of quitting the office. Lashing out at the PDP and BJP govt the leaders said, the govt term is full of corruption and this is a biggest scam of the present govt.

There are many MP, Minister’s and MLA’s behind the scene who have partnership in contracts outside and neighboring states owning assets and benami properties. The Congress leaders urges Chief Minister J&K to intervene and hand over case to CBI for impartial probe as the case has ramification within and outside the state also.

Saroori grieved over demise of daughter of Farooq Ahmed Kichloo Imam Jamia Masjid Kishtwar

Jammu, October 26: Congress Vice President J&K and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Inderwal, G. M Saroori expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of daughter of Imam Jamia Masjid Kishtwar Maulana Farooq Ahmed Kichloo and wife of Inspector Jaleel Ahmed who passed away in Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu today.

In a condolence message to the family, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori expressed his solidarity and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed soul.

Saroori described the daughter of Maulana Farooq Ahmed Kichloo as a noble soul and a nice human being who lived a pious life. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear the irreparable loss.

Meanwhile all the Sarpanchs, Panchs, Congress leaders, Youth Congress leaders, and people of Kishtwar have also condoled the demise of daughter of Imam Jamia Masjid Kishtwar Maulana Farooq Ahmed Kichloo.