G. M Saroori visits Super Specialty and Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh hospitals Jammu; enquires about well being of the patients

Condoles demise of Annaytullah Khan, Haji Bashir Ahmed and Dilawar Wani

Jammu, February 19: - PCC Vice President and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Inderwal G. M. Saroori today visited Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) and Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) hospital Jammu, to enquire about the health of Mehraj Din son of Ahdullah Kiraypak resident of Keshwan Thakrie and Mohammad Irfan son of Chowdhary Ismaeil resident of Bhagra Sarthal of district Kishtwar.

MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori interacted with the patients attended at Super Specialty Hospital and Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh 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 patient so that they do not feel any inconvenience.
Saroori also wished for early recovery of the patients. He was accompanied by Congress leader Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Sarfraz Khan (Gillu).

Congress state Vice president, G. M. Saroori also deeply condoled the sad and sudden demise of Annaytullah Khan son of Shamas Din Khan from Jora Kahara who passed away yesterday at Government Medical College & Hospital (GMC&H) Jammu due to brief illnesses, Haji Bashir Ahmed father of Abdul Aziz Want resident of Jawalapur Bunjwah who died due to heart attack and Dilawar Wani son of Ahamdullah Wani resident of Tanta Kahara.

In a condolence message to the families, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori expressed his solidarity and has conveyed his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved families and prayed to the Almighty Allah for blessing peace to the departed souls beside place for them in heaven. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear irreparable loss.

Saroori condoles Shyam Vinod Meena, Irshad Ahmed, Noor Hussain, Ghulam Ali and Pritam Singh’s death

Expressed sympathies with the bereaved families

Kishtwar, February 14: - PCC Vice President G. M Saroori today expressed grief and sorrow over the death of IAS Officer of J&K cadre 2008 batch, Shyam Vinod Meena who passed away at a city hospital New Delhi yesterday. He has served as DDC Doda

In his condolence message, Saroori expressed sympathy with the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear the irreparable loss.

Saroori said that the death of the Shyam Vinod Meena has created a vacuum which is hard to fill.

G. M Saroori have also expressed deep grief over the passing away of Chowdhary Irshad Ahmed son of Mohd Fareed resident of Bonda Chatroo, Noor Hussain Malik resident of Lone Pura Dadpeth, Ghulam Ali Malik father of Ghulam Mustafa Malik resident of Asrar Abad Kishtwar and Pritam Singh (Duddo Thakur) son of Thakur Ram Singh resident of Karool Sarthal in district Kishtwar.

He said the demise of Irshad Ahmed, Noor Hussain, Ghulam Ali and Pritam Singh is a great loss for the Kishtwar. 'May their souls rest in peace. I pray to god to give strength to their families," he added.

Recalling their exemplary services for the Kishtwar area, Saroori said their contribution for the society will be remembered for years to come.

The Congress leader said Irshad Ahmed, Noor Hussain, Ghulam Ali and Pritam Singh’s loss will be felt by all. He expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

JK Congress leaders condemn attack on Sharma, Nizami by ABVP, RSS activists in JNU

Jammu, February 14: - Congress leaders from Jammu and Kashmir have condemned the assaulted attack on two congress leaders Anand Sharma and Salman Nizami in JNU Campus by ABVP and RSS activists.

In joint statement issued by Congress MLA’s and Senior leaders including G.M.Saroori, Haji Rashid, Mohammad Amin Bhatt, Taj Mohiudin, Tara Chand, Ghulam Nabi Monga, Ajaz Ahmed Khan, Usman Majeed, Gulzar Ahmed Wani, Asgar Ali Karbalaie, Jughal Kishore, Mumtaz Ahmed Khan, Chowdhary Akram, Ab. Majeed Wani, Naresh Gupta, Shabir Ahmed Khan, Ashok Kumar, Arun Singh Raju, Ab.Gani Khan, Sheikh Mujeeb, Adv Masood Choudhary, Karamat Malik, Imran Choudhary, Zulfkar Ali, Kadfeen Choudhary and others condemned the attack, saying the BJP was bringing a dangerous political culture in the country by unleashing its hoodlums and also termed the attack as ‘gunda gardi’ which they said was” condemnable and unacceptable”.

"Today is a black day for India`s democracy when Deputy Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Anand Sharma and Congress leader from J&K Salman Nizami were publicly attacked with sharp-edged weapon by government protected ABVP goons on the JNU campus.

The Congress leader’s were attacked by BJP backed, ABVP activists while participating at a protest meet held at Jawaharlal Nehru University against the police crackdown in the campus on Friday.

MLA G.M.Saroori said, this attack on Congress leaders is not acceptable to us. India is not this. Such attacks tarnish India's image all over the world. India feels threatened today by these elements.

The prime minister should put his foot down and say this is not acceptable to us. The Congress leaders didn't commit any fault. They went there to express solidarity with the protesting students. If you force people to silence and then say we are for making India beautiful, you are not making it so," he said.

Mohammad Amin Bhat said, this is a deliberate attempt of frustrated BJP and RSS leaders to attack on Congress, and suppress those who expose BJP’s agenda just to divert their failure in the government.”Such attempts would not be tolerated and police should take stern action. All assaulters should be arrested.

Monthly Gram Sabha held at Panchayat Karool C (Sarthal)

No one will get MGNREGA job card holder money without doing any work

Sarthal, February 14: - A Monthly mega Gram Sabha was organized by Sarpanch, Mohammad Aslam Saroori here at Bhagran village of Karool C panchayat in Sarthal area of district Kishtwar.

VLW Irshad Ahmed Kichloo, Panchayat Secretary, Vice Sarpanch, Panches and people from Karool C panchayat were also present on the occasion.

Every month there is a Gram Sabha held in the panchayat, this meeting is held for the purpose of reviewing and assessing the progress of MGNREGA works.

Sarpanch Karool C said that the villagers are working hard under MGNREGA scheme in the area but there are three villagers who want to disturb the peace and mind of the area. They only want to receive MGNREGA job card holder money without doing any work, Mohd Aslam Ssroori said that he won’t let this happen and no one will get the money without doing any work under the said scheme.

On the occasion he also made it clear that three miscreant people who alleged that RDD bought the sintex tankies and has been kept in Sarpanch Karool C house. He said that RDD did not pay me to buy sintex tankies but it was me who bought the tankies from the market worth Rs 66,000 from my own money and not from the government funds.

Mohd Aslam also challenged that the work carried under MGNREGA scheme in the area of Sarthal is to an exceptional level with flawless development. The work has been undertaken on the ground as well on the documents. Nowadays few people are befooling the public with false rumors that in Sarthal hardly any works exist on ground. In order to verify such works has been carried out he welcomes any enquiry to clear all the doubts as such. He further said that just for politically gain they want to defame the Sarthal area and in the past also for political gain they created rift between other villagers but they failed and again they will fail.

The villagers on the occasion also demanded an enquiry whether the complainants Mohd Yaqoob, Baji Baniya, Ismail, Mohd Ibrahim, Mir Mohd, Mureed Bhaksh, Gulab Din, Khursheed Ahmed and Qasim Din have done any work from the last two years under MGNREGA scheme.

Various demands and suggestions of local residents of villagers were also redressed on the spot and Sarpanch Karool C urged the RDD officers to ensure quick and prompt response to the grievances of the people.

The officials of rural development department assured the villagers that grievances of the public will be redressed accordingly.

Naresh, Saroori condoles Pritam Singh’s death

Kishtwar, February 12: - PCC Vice President G. M Saroori and MLC Naresh Kumar Gupta today expressed deep grief over the passing away of Shri Pritam Singh (Duddo Thakur) son of Thakur Ram Singh resident of Karool Sarthal in district Kishtwar. He was 55 years old.

They said the demise of Shri Pritam Singh is a great loss for the Sarthal. 'May his soul rest in peace. We pray to god to give strength to his family," they added.

Recalling his exemplary services for the Sarthal area, Saroori & Naresh said that Shri Pritam Singh contribution as Congress worker and Chairman Adalti panchayat Karool will be remembered for years to come.

The Congress leaders said Shri Pritam Singh’s loss will be felt by all. They expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Meanwhile Sarpanch Mohd Aslam Saroori, Mohd Shafi Saroori, Rakesh Kumar, Mohd Hussain Mintoo, Ikhlaq Ahmed Dev, Khurshid Gagroo, Mohd Amin Zargar, Asgar Ahanger, Riaz Hajam, Haji Gh Mohd, Lone, Ab Qayoom Gagroo and others have also condoles the sad demise of Shri Pritam Singh.

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.

Naresh, Saroori condoles Pritam Singh’s death

Kishtwar, February 12: - PCC Vice President G. M Saroori and MLC Naresh Kumar Gupta today expressed deep grief over the passing away of Shri Pritam Singh (Duddo Thakur) son of Thakur Ram Singh resident of Karool Sarthal in district Kishtwar. He was 55 years old.

They said the demise of Shri Pritam Singh is a great loss for the Sarthal. 'May his soul rest in peace. We pray to god to give strength to his family," they added. 

Recalling his exemplary services for the Sarthal area, Saroori & Naresh said that Shri Pritam Singh contribution as Congress worker and Chairman Adalti panchayat Karool will be remembered for years to come.

The Congress leaders said Shri Pritam Singh’s loss will be felt by all. They expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Meanwhile Sarpanch Mohd Aslam Saroori, Mohd Shafi Saroori, Rakesh Kumar, Mohd Hussain Mintoo, Ikhlaq Ahmed Dev, Khurshid Gagroo, Mohd Amin Zargar, Asgar Ahanger, Riaz Hajam, Haji Gh Mohd, Lone, Ab Qayoom Gagroo and others have also condoles the sad demise of Shri Pritam Singh.