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

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

Beneficiaries watch helplessly; awaits distribution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori interacted with the patients attended at GMC&H and SMGS Hospital, Jammu and assured them all help. He asked the doctors about the status of the patients and instructed the Hospital authorities and Doctors to provide every required medical facility to the patients so that they do not feel any inconvenience.

Saroori also wished for early recovery of the patients. He was accompanied by Congress leader Sarfraz Khan (Gillu)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saroori condoles demises of Morsa Begum and Mohd Amin Butt

Prays for peace to the departed souls

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

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

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

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

Niaz, Saroori, Wani & Gupta condoles demise of Khateeb

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

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

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

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

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

G. M Saroori condoles demise of Abdul Subhan Kichloo

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

Staunch PDP workers join Congress in Moharwari Sarthal

Strengthen the party and work for the betterment of the Sarthal area: Mohd Shafi Saroori

Sarthal, January 31: Staunch workers from People's Democratic Party (PDP) party including Abdul Rashid Ahanger, Tariq Parvez and Mohd Hussain Ahanger joined the Indian National Congress (INC) at Moharwari Sarthal of district Kishtwar here on Sunday in presence of Congress leader and Sarpanch Karool, Mohammad Shafi Saroori.

Describing the newly entrants joining Congress as returning home, newly entrant’s workers reposed faith in the policy, programme of Congress the vision and ability of its leadership. They said Congress stands for unity, brotherhood and amity of the three regions of the State and various sections of the society.

They said the visionary leadership of dynamic leader Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has given new dimension to the policy of Congress to achieve the goal of Naya and Khushal Inderwal and political stability and prosperity in the region.

They praised the contribution of Mr. Saroori in the socio-economic transformation of the Erstwhile in particular and State in general, saying the party has been pioneer in implementing revolutionary programmes aimed at improving the conditions of the people, especially those living in remote and backward areas.

Welcoming the new entrants into party fold Congress leader Mohd Shafi Saroori expressed hope that newly joined worker would work with enthusiasm and energy to give fillip and will spread the policy programme of the Congress.

Mohd Shafi Saroori welcomed them and asked them to strengthen the party and work for the betterment of the area. He assured the newly entrants that MLA Inderwal Mr. G M Saroori will come up to their expectations and he will continue the developmental works.