Congress aims is to restore peace and establish a transparent system: Saroori

PDP, BJP workers from Bathri and Keshwan joined Congress

Keshwan, May 23: - State Congress Vice President and MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori today exhorted the party workers to aggressively pursue the agenda of the party because people of the State have endorsed, from time to time, the policies and programmes of the party. He said that Congress had translated its promises into realities so people of the State have very high hopes from our party.

Addressing two public meetings here at Keshwan and Sirgwari areas of block Thakrie in district Kishtwar, Saroori said that Congress, through its works during its tenure, has earned credibility of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the masses were looking towards Congress to get their aspirations addressed.

“People have realized that only Congress has the vision and conviction to solve their problems so they have pinned their hopes on Congress”, Saroori said and exhorted the local Congress leaders to come up to the expectations of the common masses. “Programmes and policies of the Congress are formulated after incorporating wishes and aspirations of all regions and sub-regions of the state”, he said and emphasized on the need of properly educating the people about agenda of the party.

“You have to categorically tell the people that agenda of Congress is to solve the people problems and to establish lasting peace in this region”, Saroori told the workers and called for mobilizing public opinion in favour of Congress’s agenda. Politics of our party is not only to attain power. Aim of our party is to restore lasting peace in this region and to establish a system where every section of the society would get justice and equal opportunities for development and economic growth”, Saroori said and pointed out that during Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Congress led regime had carved out a path of peace and development in the state.

Earlier, a public representation put forth various demands including staff for schools, MGNREGA payment, scarcity of ration, funds for improving water supply schemes, improvement of electricity and unscheduled cut in Ramadhan months. People of the area had given warm reception to Saroori en route to the area. Mr. Saroori listened patiently to the demands and grievances of the people and assured for early redressal in a phased manner on priority.

Later Mr. Saroori also visited Bathri panchyat of Kahara area and asserted that Congress stands guarantee for preserving and maintaining time tested secular ethos and regional unity of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh and 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 PDP, BJP workers from Bathri including Mohd Rafi Butt, Haji Mohd Sharief, Haji Mohd Yusuf, Haji Abdul Rashid, Mohd Hanief, Abdul Latief Butt, Mohd Abbass, Mohd Yunus and from Keshwan Chowdhary Hashan, Ghulam and others from Keshwan in the party fold.

Prominent among those Abdul Hamid, Mohd Saleem, Atta Mohammad, Saif Din, Chowdhary Qasam Din, Abdul Jabbar, Mohd Sultan, Farooq Ahmed Bhat, Bashir Ahmed Sheikh, Mohd Yunus, Mohd Shafi, Nazir Ahmed and people in large were present on the occasion.

Religious education is a basic education to ensure the all round development of the person: Saroori

33rd Gani Aloom Akhyaarpur annual day celebrated

Bhatyas, May 22: - 33rd annual function day of Gani Aloom Akhyaarpur was celebrated today at Bhatyas in Sub-Division Gandoh.

Eminent Muslim scholars, Management of the Madrasa, thousands of people and other dignitaries were also present in the function.

On the occasion Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Inderwal, G. M Saroori was a guest of honour and gave a word of advice to students and parents. He said the Gani Aloom Akhyaarpur is a Madrasa where thousands of students get Deeni education and praises the efforts of Madrasa for imparting education to thousands of students and hoped that the school will continue to do so for the future time as well.

He said that the Madrasa was established by founder of Gani Aloom Akhyaarpur Madrasa Haji Ghulam Qadir Bhat Ganipori sahib with the purpose of producing excellent human beings his/her sound religious development. He also lauded the contribution of Gani Aloom Akhyaarpur Madrasa and expresses his happiness over imparting religious education and extracurricular activities for the students. “Describing the religious education as basic education to ensure the all round development of the person besides making him civilizes’, Saroori stressed upon hard work by children and the teacher of the Madrasa.

Saroori also remembered founder of the Madrasa Haji Ghulam Qadir Bhat Ganipori sahab contribution to Islamic preaching. "The loss, one can imagine, is more keenly felt by the kith and kin of Haji Ghulam Qadir Bhat Ganipori sahib and also from the people of Chenab Valley. He described him as a saintly person. He said Haji Ghulam Qadir sahib was believed to have attained pinnacles in mysticism and devotion to Almighty. He has termed Ganipori sahib demise a great loss that has created a void, difficult to fill. “Haji Ghulam Qadir Bhat Ganipori is a severe blow to Millat- e-Islam”. “In Haji Ghulam Qadir Bhat Ganipori sahib was rolled up several unique qualities; perspicacity of history, literary merit par excellence, humane at heart, intellectual vision coupled with humility and modesty and above all keen desire to spread 'message of humanity' in the light of Quraanic verses and traditions of the Prophet Mohammed (S.A.V.)," Saroori has observed in his speech.

On the occasion, students who have completed the Hifiz of Quran Shareef were appreciated and Dastarbandi was done to them by the guests and Imam Jamia Burhan Al Qadri Gani Puri. Madrasa children have also presented various Deeni program on the occasion.

Saroroi also provided Rs 50000- for the development of the madrasa. Dastarbandi was also done to Saroori by the management of the Gani Aloom Akhyaarpur Madrasa Bhatyas through Imam Jamia Bhatyas Burhan Al Qadri Gani Puri and other Muftis.

Later Mr. Saroori has also inaugurated the infrastructure including 50.no of desks by 26 RR for Gani Aloom Akhyaarpur in presence of senior Army officers and general public.

Better roads vital for economic welfare: Saroori; Inaugurates Parna-Bonda road

Conducted extensive tour of sub-division Chatroo; visited the house of late Congress Sarpanch Somnath

Chatroo, May 21: - Describing better road communication vital for economic development, Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, G. M Saroori today laid stress on speedy completion of ongoing multi sector projects of infrastructure development including bridges, roads and buildings. "The timely completion of works is imperative to ensure benefits to the people within the targeted period", he added.

The MLA Inderwal was inaugurating 6km long Parna Bonda road constructed by PMGSY department.

Addressing a series of public meetings at Chatroo, Singpora, Baigpura, Chingam, Bonda, Vohal, Sigdi, Mulchitter, Bhata and other areas, MLA Inderwal said that the newly constructed road will provide reliable and all weather connectivity to a huge population living in various villages of sub-division Chatroo. The Bonda road is a part of the ongoing scheme for improvement and upgradation of road.

MLA Inderwal said he (Saroori) is committed to provide road connectivity to the people living in these remote areas as roads are the basic necessity for the effective development of people.

While appreciating the people of sub-division Chatroo, Saroori said that people have maintained the feeling of brotherhood and harmony in the region and the government will leave no stone unturned to develop these areas.

He said that all possible steps are being made to improve the living standard of the people of far flung areas Tehsil Mugalmaidan and Chatroo. “He added that he is committed to decrease the people sufferings by extending every possible facility”.

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, Opening of new Sheep Husbandry centres in the areas, 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 10 crores have already been released for this purpose. He also gave on spot directions to concerned authorities for early mitigation of certain issues.

Saroori also visited Government High School Sigdi to get a first hand appraisal of the working in the school in an endeavour to identify problems and setting up standards to improve the educational system in far flung areas of Inderwal constituency. He said that government HS Sigdi is already upgraded as higher secondary school Sigdi in the year 2014 but present dispensation has stopped the process of up gradation of schools. He assured the students that he will leave no stone unturned in getting the HS Sigdi upgraded as government HSS Sigdi.  

Prominent among those Tehsildar Irshad Ahmed Butt, BDO Mugalmaidan Mohsin Raza, TSO Tariq Hussain Munshi and other sectoral officers of sub-division Chatroo were present.

Earlier Mr. Saroori along with local Congress leaders visited the house of late Congress Sarpanch Somnath at his native village Horna. He paid floral tributes to late Somnath and consoled the members of the family. Saroori described late Somnath as man of principals who worked with sincerity for the upliftment of the people especially the habitants of far-flung area of Horna.

Saroori visits Bunjwah; inaugurated Government HSS Binoon examination hall building

Work with zeal and commitment to provide quality education to students: Saroori to teachers

Bunjwah, May 20: - To assess the working and performance of educational institution, Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today visits Government Higher Secondary School, Binoon Bunjwah and inaugurated the Examination hall building here.

Saroori interacted with the students and inquired about their requirements and infrastructure. He took a round of the school and inspected the class rooms. On the occasion he has also announced two computers for the students.

He called upon the teaching fraternity to work with zeal and commitment to provide quality education to students and all out efforts should be made to improve the results of the school. Government schools have best human resource and with right motivation and guidance students can show good results, he added.

Saroori said inter-school competitions and debates should be organized and students have to be motivated to participate in such competitions. “Due attention should also be given to sports and extra-curricular activities so as to ensure over all personality development of students,” he added.

A motivated work force is essential for working an organization and i (Saroori) would ensure that staff issues are resolved and a good working atmosphere would be created, Saroori said and adding that teacher has to play the role of mother and each student needs to be handled with proper care and attention so that hidden potentials can be explored.

Earlier Saroori visited the residence of Zakir Hussain Keen, Sajjad Hussain Keen, Khursheed Ahmed, Mohd Din to personally condole the demises of their father and Aashiq Hussain & Abdul Qayoom Mir to personally condole the demises of their mother who passed away few days ago.

Mr. Saroori stayed with the bereaved families 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 souls beside a 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.

Prominent among those Peer Baji Sahab, Principle Kuldeep Sharma, Vice Principle Shabir Ahmed Butt, congress leaders including Mohd Iqbal Keen, Khalid Hussain Sheikh, Chowdhary Issaq, Chowdhary Misroo, Abdul Majid Rahi, Yug Raj, Abid Hussain, Mohd Amin Khan, Ghulam Nabi Butt, Shamasdin Butt, Nazir Ahmed Zargar, Abdul Rehman, Imran Khan, Bashir Ahmed, Farooq Ahmed and local Congress leaders from Dugroon, Nali, Mugalabad, Mirpura, Patnazi, Goni areas of Bunjwah were present on the occasion.  

Saroori visits Saroor; called upon communities to work for strengthening the bonds of communal harmony

Visits martyr’s house, consoles kin

Saroor, May 16: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has called upon various communities to work for strengthening the bonds of communal harmony and mutual brotherhood, which he said is must for a prosperous and healthy society.

The MLA Inderwal was addressing the gatherings at vllage Dhar, Khori, Lass, Neju, Kukerwas, Tatani, Piyakul, Banjar, Hura and Londhri areas of block Drabshalla.

The main demands raised by local peoples included improvement of surface on R&B road from Dugga to Tatani, black topping on PMGSY road from Chalasu to Tatani, early disbursement of compensation to land owners from Chalasu-Tatani road, installation of pipes from water house to near village of Banjar, payment to MGNREGA job card holders under 2015-16 year and fare distribution of ration.

Saroori said that the development of backward and remote areas is the thrust area of mine, adding that no stone will be left unturned to come up to the expectations of the people especially those belonging to the poor and underprivileged sections of the society, who have pinned high hopes with him.

Describing peace and unity as key to speedy development and socio-economic transformation, Saroori cautioned the people against some opportunist politicians who for the sake of petty vested interests try to divide the people and disintegrate the society. He asked the people to thwart the nefarious design of such elements and help in promoting peace and communal harmony, which is pre-requisite for the overall development of the State. He said democracy is the real strength of India where all communities have equal right to grow and contribute for the development of nation.

He asked the people to avail benefits of various welfare schemes launched in the area. On the occasion Saroori announced that sub-centre for Tatani area which was sanctioned by the then Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad will be made functional from tomorrow. He further said that from 2002 massive development has taken place in the rural and far-flung areas of Saroor with special focus on upgradation of road network, education, social welfare and health.

On the occasion Saroori announced one lakh each from his Constituency Development funds (CDF) for construction of protection wall at Madrasa Taleem-Ul-Quran Saroor and construction of bathrooms for Madrasa Ashraf Ul-Uloom Tatani and funds for the construction of ground for the academy of Tatani Saroori.

People of Saroor areas appreciated the efforts of Mr. Saroori for the upliftment of poor and needy. They asked the MLA Inderwal to continue his efforts for the welfare of common masses.

Earlier Mr. Saroori along with local Congress leaders visited the house of martyr Kishori Lal at his native village Dhar Khori. He paid floral tributes to the martyr and consoled the members of the family.

Prominent among those Akhtar Hussain Khurwaey, Bashir Ahmed Lone, Ved Prakash, Bashir Ahmed, Jagdish Raj, Mohan Lal, Ch. Gulab Din, Ch. Ismaeil, Ch. Jamal Din, CH. Hasham Din, Abdul Rashid, Master Sharief, Mohd Issaq, Akhtar hussain, Ghulam Nabi, Ghulam Haider, Mohd Shafi, Mohd Ashraf, Shahid Hussain, Ghulam Mohd, Ch. Bashir Ahmed, Nazir Ahmed, Moor Singh, Ramesh Kumar and people in large were present on the occasion.

Grievance of people, development issues highlighted in DDB meeting: Saroori

“Will not allow to shift the Bus stand and Hospital from Kishtwar”

Kishtwar, May 18: - Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori highlighted the issues which were raised by him in the District Development board meeting of Kishtwar district which was chaired by Minister for Health Bali Bhagat.

Saroori had projected various new initiatives, problems and demands during the DDB meeting. He has highlighted various issues related to different sectors which include no separate hospital for Kishtwar, extension of the existing district hospital Kishtwar. He also opposes any move of shifting of Bus Stand Kishtwar as extra land had already been acquired by the government. "You people want to take everything from old city area--- we will not allow this to happen as it will make the business community to suffer" told Saroori. To which Minister for health agreed to provide 100 bedded additional wards will be created at existing District Hospital Kishtwar and government won’t shift existing bus stand.

On the issue of CAPD department, Saroori said that corruption in department can be gauged from the fact that the families which were earlier having Below Poverty Line (BPL) ration cards are now being issued Above Poverty Line (APL) ration cards and the rich and wealthy families which were having APL ration cards are now being given BPL ration cards in utter violation of norms, which Saroori claimed as an ‘injustice’ with the poor and nomads of State. He also pressed for providing pending ration to the consumers of far flung areas.

On Dunadi-Bunjwah road issue Saroori said road is in shambles condition and JKPCC department has expended around 9 crores out of 11 crores but still is in deplorable condition. He asked the department to complete the road on footing to which department or handover to R&B department. The concerned assured members of DDB that road will be completed this year till October.

MLA Inderwal also pressed for enquiry into work done under SDRF in district Kishtwar. He said that DC Office Kishtwar is taking 15% as commission for the works which are totally fraud. He said only for few hours machinery was used for the clearance of landslides but the department has withdrawn 10 lakhs for the works that too without tenders. To which Chairman DDB form an enquiry committee headed by CPO Kishtwar which will produce all the facts without any political pressure.
Saroori also pressed for clearance of MGNREGA liability for the work done in the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 1st than work done in the year 2015-16, payment for the construction of IHHL works, IAY house hold, providing of seeds to farmers, sanctioning of NFBC cases which are pending since long, opening of news Animal and Sheep husbandry centres in Chatroo, Sigdi, Kuchal, Passerkote, Bonda, Keshwan, Srawan, Sarthal, Saroor, Bunjwah, Patnazi and other far flung areas of the district. Early start of work on RGGVY Phase II in which 25KV transformers will be replaced with 63KV new transformer, new poles, wires, argumentation of electricity in all the areas of Sub-Division Chatroo, Marwah, Bunjwah, Warwan, Nagseni, Padder and other areas.

He said that 7.83 crores tourism project Kishtwar-Sinthan stands sanction but Tourism department failed to work with vigorous and dedication to ensure the execution of project and also department failed to clear the liabilities of work done to the contractors. He also pressed early start of construction work Government degree College Chatroo so that student won’t face any hardship in future time. He also said that few so called people’s wants disturb the peaceful disturbance of Bunjwah area, as around 600 solar lights are left with the concerned department but few political people wanted to disturb the said lights in Patnazi area instead of Drabshalla headquarter. He said population of Bunjwah is 12000 and only 600 solar lights are left there will be law and order problem in the area and he won’t let anyone to distribute the solar lights at Bunjwah. He also said that proposal of solar lights for the left over 117 villages of Inderwal constituency have been submitted for sanctioning. He requested Chairman DDB for sanctioning of two link roads from Keshwan to Jungna Balla and km 20 to 25 in Sarthal area under CRF besides early resumption of broken water supply schemes and funds for execution of existing water supply schemes.

While responding to various issues, Chairman DDB Kishtwar issued various directions for immediate redressal of the issues raised by MLA Inderwal.


Earlier on the instance of Saroori--- the DDB Kishtwar paid tribute to late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and observed two minute silence to pay homage to deceased Chief Minister. Kishtwar DDB was first DDB meeting since the death of Syeed.

MLA Inderwal takes stock of people’s grievance at Kahara

Sought people’s cooperation in effective implementation of all schemes

Kahra, May 15: - To review and redress the public grievances at their doorsteps, Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal G. M Saroori conducted a public meeting at Kahara area of district Doda. 

During the public meeting, the people projected various demands and problems of their respective areas seeking an early redressal to the same. The issues raised by the people of the hilly areas included installation of electric poles, improvement in drinking water supply, filling of vacant posts in schools, timely completion of ongoing development works and speedy execution of rural development works etc.

Interacting with the people on the occasion, Saroori said that only Congress government can provide all basic facilities to the people, adding that a well conceived programme has been devised to address all public issues in a phased manner.

Saroori directed Executive Engineer R&B Gandoh for early start of work on Kahi Trankhle road, black topping on Bitola-Kencha road, construction of tractor road for HSS Kencha, early completion of DPR main bazaar to ST Basti Kahara, early construction of school buildings Dugron, Trankhal, disbursement of compensation to land owners and early completion of Kahra-Challar road. He also directed Power department officials for repairment of damaged transformers in the area and completion of work over HT line for Bani.

He further directed AD CAPD Doda for early distribution of pending ration, Kerosene oil and LPG gas among consumers of Tehsil Kahara. Besides this Saroori said four new water supply schemes have been sanctioned for Kahara area including Bani-Kuttal Tanta, Batogra, Piyakul and Indloo Kahara. Also he asked PHE Officials to submit the proposal for Kansoo water supply scheme so that people of the area could get relief. He also asked ZEO Bhatyas to cancel all the attachments of ReTs teachers, ensure distribution of uniform and books among students, and ensure the work in various school buildings of the zone.

Saroori said that provision for better healthcare, education, PHE and road connectivity are the priority sectors of his as a MLA. He sought people’s cooperation in effective implementation of all schemes so that benefit could reach to the needy. On the occasion Saroori also informed that road from Gugara Jia road via Nagni road has been sanctioned under CRF.

Responding to demands and grievances of the people, Saroori assured the people of various villages that their genuine issues would be considered and redressed in a time bound manner.
The MLA Inderwal directed the officers to look into all the issues raised by the people of these villages and initiate necessary steps for early redressal of the same.

Later Mr. Saroori also visited HSS Malanoo and HS Kencha and met with students. During his visit he has sanction funds for the construction of tile work in the ground premises, grill work for fencing of the school.

Prominent among those SDPO Gandoh B. K Ganju, AD CAPD Doda Sayed Ahmed, Tehsildar Kahra Ghulam Nabi Malik, Executive Engineer R&B Gandoh Abdul Rasheed Sheikh, BDO Kahara Pritam Lal, ZEO Bhatyas Gopal Ram, TSO Kahara Liyakat Ali, PHE and PDD officials Ashiq Hussain, Sudershan Kumar and other sectoral officers, besides this large number of local congress leaders and general public were present on the occasion.