PDP and BJP failed to come up to the expectations of the people: Saroori

Announced 10 crores for blacktopping on Batyas Challar road

Conducted extensive tour of sub-division Gandoh

BHALESSA, MAY 10: - Urging the Party Cadres and leaders to play the role of unifying force and defeat the designs of communal and divisive forces hell bent upon to disturb the communal harmony and secular fabric in the regions of the State, JKPCC Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori stressed upon the need to isolate anti peace elements creating wedge between the people to take advantage of the situations.

Mr. Saroori blamed both Centre and State Govts for not coming up to the expectations of the people, as a result people in all the three regions feel betrayed and back stabbed, Mr. Saroori who conducted extensive tour of Challar, Chinyas, Amritpura, Beli, Akhyarpur, Jakyas areas of sub-division Gandoh.

He urged the party leaders to defeat the designs of anti-peace elements creating fissures in the communities in order to take full advantage of the disturbances to serve their vested interests. He said Congress is committed its position of maintaining integrity of the State and is capable of defeating the forces harming the tradition of unity, together & brotherhood in the State. He said Jammu and Kashmir is a unique state in which people of every religions live in an atmosphere of friendship and brotherhood and respect the emotions of each other, but there are certain forces visible and invisible who want to disturb this age old tradition of communal harmony and brotherhood, but Congress Party being the only unifying force will defeat their designs and won’t allow any external or internal force to vitiate the atmosphere of peace in the State. Congress Party has a history of serving and strengthening the people and would continue to remain steadfast in strengthening the people

Referring to the failure of the State & Centre Govts, Saroori said that not only people of the Country, but the State also have fully realized that both Centre Govt and State Govt have exploited them on certain sensitive issues for the sake of coming into the Power. The promises made with the people of Chenab Valley, rural, far-flung areas by PDP BJP in the State have not been fulfilled as yet, as a result the people of all the three regions feel alienated. He termed the current unrest in the Valley as the outcome of the misrule and anti-people polices of the PDP BJP Coalition, who have promised a lot to address the concerns of the people, but nothing was done on their Part even the AOP between the Coalition Partner’s (PDP -BJP) have proved to be a political gimmick to betray and keep the people guessing that something would happen, but the people have realized they have been back stabbed by PDP & BJP for the sake of power.

On the occasion many political leaders including Mohd Abbass, Mohd Ramzan Butt, Jaan Mohd Ganie, Cohra (Dev Jaan) Ganaie along with dozens of workers joined Congress party in presence of Mr. Saroori. Welcoming the newly joined workers in Congress, Saroori said that Congress is the voice of people. “It has always stood for the people and will continue to represent the aspirations of all the sections of the society”, he added.

Mr. Saroori also holds public darbars at Challar and Chinyas areas and announced Rs. 10 crores for the blacktopping work on Batyas to Jakyas via Challar road under CRF scheme. He has also released funds under CDF for various developmental works for the area. Earlier Mr. Saroori attended the 36th annual function day of madrasa Gani Aloom Akhyaarpur Jakyas and remembered founder of the Madrasa Haji Ghulam Qadir Bhat Ganipori sahab contribution to Islamic preaching.

Prominent among those Musarat Hussain Naik, Feroz Din Malik, Liyakat Ali Sheikh, Abdul Majeed Rahi, Yunus Rasheed Malik, Zakir Hussain, Pervaiz Ahmed Ganaie, Ghulam Mohd Butt, Cohra Butt, Mohd Ashraf Butt, Ghulam Qadir Naik, Nissar Ahmed, Farooq Ahmed, Irshad Hussain Wani, Imtiyaz Hussain, Ishtyaq Ahmed, Abdul Majeed, Mohd Iqbal Harga, Arafat Hussain, Pervaiz Ahmed, Kuldeep Kumar, Shadi Lal, Lakhmi Chand, Shabir Ahmed Wani, Mohd Iqbal, Riyaz Ahmed, Javed Akhtar Wani, local peoples besides this officers from various department accompanied Mr. Saroori during the said tour.

Coalition government befooling and exploiting the religious and regional sentiments of people: Saroori

Hundreds of political activists including senior PDP and BJP leaders joined Congress

Announced 21 crores for the blacktopping work on Sinthan top

CHATROO, MAY 11: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori accused PDP and BJP of being only interested in retaining power and vowed to fight for rights of the people against forces inimical to the unity and integrity of the state.

Addressing the various public meetings at Bonda, Mullar, Pahalgwar, Changam, Parna, Chingam areas of sub-division Chatroo, Saroori said, “PDP-BJP coalition has time and again proved that their interests lie only in keeping their chair safe. What people of the State are going through in terms of turmoil-ridden security scenario, massacres, non-availability of essential commodities is something they are hardly bothered with”.

Saroori lambasted the PDP and BJP for befooling and exploiting the religious and regional sentiments of people for political gains but now they have taken U-turn on all those issues and slogans. The people of rural and far flung areas are suffering because of the failures of the present state and centre government policy. He also criticized to the approach of the present government towards SCs/STs in the State who are being deprived of their rights extended to them by the previous government due to efforts of Congress party.

He said that poor and downtrodden section of the society are hard-pressed due to unprecedented price hike and anti people policies of the State and Centre government and hook towards congress party to represent their voice and anger. He said congress party is fully behind the people and would support their genuine cause on all the platforms for their redressal.

Saroori at a function held at Mullar and Chingam areas to welcome Senior PDP leader Shri Akhtar Hussain Butt and Senior BJP leader Shri Chaman Lal into Congress party along with their hundreds of supporters.

Welcoming Akhtar Hussain Butt, Chaman Lal and others in the party fold, Saroori said newly entrant members are the source of strength and they will be valued like the cadre of Congress in steering out the state from prevailing morass. He hoped that their joining will infuse new vigour to the cadre in sub-division Chatroo to serve the area and its people. He said Congress is a mass movement that has withstood test of times with courage and fortitude and a strong Congress alone can meet the challenges confronted to the state”, Saroori added.

Congress senior leaders including Haji Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, Altaf Hussain Malik, Haji Ghulam Mohd Kohli, Haji Noor Din, Bashir Ahmed, Ghulam Hussain, Mohd Akbar, Mohd Ahad and others welcomes the newly entrants and hoped that with their joining Congress will get further strengthened at the grass roots level.

Prominent among those who joined Congress along with Chaman Lal included Ghulam Qadir Butt, Maqbool Hussain, Ghulam Mohd, Chowdhary Dullah,Abdul Rashid, Mohd Akbar, Mohd Irfan, Ghulam Ahmed, Mohd Owais, Ghulam Hussain, Raj Kumar, Chunni Lal, Bansi Lal, Sunil Kumar, Ratan Lal, Soroup Chand, Ashok Kumar, Kunj Lal, Des Raj, Somnath, Roshan Lal, Premnath, Lasman Das, and other workers.

Mr. Saroori also holds public grievance camps at Bonda and Mullar areas to listen to grievances of the people. Officials of RDD, PHE, Revenue, CAPD, R&B were present on the occasion.

On the occasion MLA Inderwal has announced Rs 21 crores for the blacktopping work on Sinthan top which was the long pending demand of the Chatroo area. The work will be supervised by R&B department. He has also announced the blacktopping on various link roads Parna to Bona, Dumber to Mullar, besides this Rs 2 crores for the motorable bridge on Mullar road under PMGSY scheme. He also gave on spot instructions to the concerned officials to address the problems in a time bound manner and ensure speedy disposal of all the matters.

G. M Saroori addressed large attended public meeting at Sarthal against state government

Time has come for the people to get united and teach a lesson to PDP-BJP for adopting wrong policies: Saroori

PDP-BJP failed to build foundation of good governance & development laid by Congress

SARTHAL, MAY 05: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) government has failed to build on the foundation of good governance and development laid by previous UPA I and UPA II government.

Addressing a large public meeting at Angara area of Sarthal, Saroori said previous Congress had laid a strong foundation for equitable development but the present regime has failed to carry forward the agenda of peace and development in the State. He said that good work both on political as well as development front done by the Congress regime has been reversed during the last four years rule of present PDP-BJP government.

Saroori said time has come for the people to get united and teach a lesson to ruling dispensation for adopting wrong policies towards them (people). He said that efforts are being made to harm the age old tradition of brotherhood and harmony, but Congress is capable enough to defeat the forces hell bent upon harm the secular fabric of the country.

He appealed people to rise and make vigorous efforts to strengthen the secular forces in the state, as that will be the defeat to anti peace forces vitiating the vitiating atmosphere of peace to serve their dirty political ends. There is mass discontent among the people due to misrule and mismanagement of the situation in the state, as a result, people in entire state especially rural areas are living in a great fear, he blamed the ruling dispensation for deep alienation among the people.

Saroori also lashed out at ruling dispensation for victimizing people on political lines. “PDP, BJP has lost the ground due to its unfriendly attitude towards the people, besides the wrong policies adopted by these parties, disturbed the socio political scenario of the state.” He said PDP and BJP has not come up to the expectations of the, as the promises made during the 2014 Assembly elections have proved a blatant lie, as result, there is a great resentment against the ruling dispensation. He assured the people that Congress was committed to the overall development of the State.

A rally from Angara to Eid Gah was also hold by Congress workers who shouted slogans against the Modi government and the state governments, demanding urgent action against the perpetrators of heinous gang rape of minor “Asifa” in Kathua area. "We are here against crimes being committed against women, against rapes, violence and murder and the government must act on this. This is a national issue and not a political one,” Amid slogans being raised against the government at the protest march, Saroori said the women of the country are afraid to go out today and the government must ensure their safety and help them live in peace.

Later a public darbar was also held in Sarthal area with an aim to hear and redress public grievances in far flung areas, Saroori held a grievance redressal camp at Karool area. Local residents raised problems pertaining to PMGSY and R&B Roads, inadequate staff in Education department, clearance of MGNREGA, IHHL, watershed payments, providing drinking water facility, installing of new transformers, clearance of compensation and many more alike.

Saroori asked the officers to address the issues at grass root level and assert themselves in resolving local issues of public importance. He particularly impressed upon rural development department to show keen interest in ensuring quality of developmental works in rural areas

ACD Kishtwar, Anil Chandaeil while addressing highlighted the role of Gram Sabhas in the development of rural areas and stressed on the people to take active part in the base level institutions for ensuring desired infrastructural development. He highlighted the ongoing schemes run by RDD department and assured the public that payment under MGNREGA and IHHL will be cleared in a time bound manner and schemes shall be implemented on fast track basis for development of the area

Prominent among others who spoke on the occasion included Mohd Iqbal Keen, Mohd Sultan, Mohd Shafi Saroori, Mohd Aslam Saroori, Ghulam Mohd Kohli, Chowdhary Ibrahim, Mir Hussain, Chowdhary Israeil, Chowdhary Mirza, Chowdhary Nathiya, Zakir Hussain, Chowdhary Kalu, Ghulam Hussain, Qazi Ibrahim, Chowdhary Ibrahim, Noor Mohd, Hasham Din, Qasim Din, Mohd Sarwar, Chowdhary Peeriya Khatana, Alaf Din, Chowdhary Gami, Baji Kohli and officials from various departments and people in large were present on the occasion.

G. M Saroori visited residence of IAS qualifier from Kishtwar

Abhishek Sharma to become role model and inspiration for many aspiring students tomorrow

Former Sarpanch Bunjwah and retired SFC divisional manager joined Congress party in Inderwal

KISHTWAR, MAY 05: - Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohamamd Saroori today visited the residence of IAS qualifier from Kishtwar, Abhishek Sharma and congratulated him for qualifying Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam.

Conveying his best wishes to Abhishek Sharma and other candidates from J&K who have qualified IAS, Saroori hoped that they will become role models and inspiration for many aspiring students tomorrow. He said that Abhishek Sharma have not only brought laurels to his family members, friends, Kishtwar district but to the whole state as well. He described the Abhishek Sharma success as encouraging and remarkable achievement on the part of him and said that the youth are highly talented and can do wonders provided they are given chance to perform and demonstrate their skills in any field.

Saroori hoped that the candidates will emulate their success while disseminating their official duties and providing succour to the people. He also congratulated all the candidates from other states of the country who qualified the exam.

Earlier former Sarpanch from Binoon Bunjwah, Mr. Ghulam Rasool Butt and retired SFC divisional manager Mr. Abdul Qayoom Butt joined Congress party in Inderwal constituency, saying it was the only party that can "steer" Jammu and Kashmir to peace and prosperity.

"Congress is the only party that can guarantee unity of Jammu and Kashmir and steer the state to peace, progress and prosperity," Mr. Ghulam Rasool Butt of Binoon Bunjwah said after joining the party at a function held in MLA Inderwal residence.

Welcoming Mr Ghulam Rasool Butt into the party fold, Mr. Saroori said Congress was a "mass movement" which has stood with the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh during their most testing times. The induction of public-spirited activists will strengthen the party at the grassroots level, he said. He urged Congress cadre to intensify their mass contact programme and highlight the problems faced by the people at the appropriate forums.

Among others senior Congress leader Mohd Iqbal Keen, Khalid Hussain Sheikh, Farooq Ahmed Want, Tariq Hussain Mintoo were also present on the occasion.

Saroori condemn stabbing of 11th class student to death in Kathua

Brat Lal Singh runs his writ freely in Jammu, vitiating peaceful atmosphere; Govt watching as mute spectator

Announced blacktopping work on Dadpeth to Tagood road

TAGOOD, MAY 03: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today condemn the stabbing of 11th class student to death after two groups clashed with each other in Billawar area of Kathua district in Jammu division and demanded stern action against the guilty persons involved in this henious murder.

Saroori who was addressing the workers at Tagood village of Tehsil Mugalmaidan and said that death of victim Liyakat Ali son of Munair Hussain is the outcome of hate politics carried by the BJP leader Chowdhary Lal Singh and Hindu Ekta Manch leaders who are running writ in Jammu, Kathua and Samba areas with PDP-BJP government gives free hand to them.

He said that today's Murder of 11th class student is an eye opener for the Mehbooba Mufti lead government who fails to reign in the brat BJP MLA Chowdhary Lal Singh and others who are actively and openly are promoting the divisive politics on the name of religious by provoking the youths. He said that instead of taking action against the Lal Singh and others, they are challenging the government by openly carrying out propaganda march on the name of so called CBI inquiry into the rape and murder of 8 year old girl in Rasana village of Kathua District. He said that expulsion of Lal Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga is merely eyewash added that the in action on part of the government speaks volumes about the patronaging of communal and divisive forces in the area threatening the long lasting peace in the area.

Saroori called for immediate arrest of Lal Singh and others so that confidence among the minorities living in Jammu region could be restored. He said that in case the government fails to reign in the brat BJP MLA and his supporters, the minorities will be left with no other option other than to hit roads. He said that accuse Abhishek Sharma and Honey Khajuria clearly seems to be influenced by the propaganda unleashed by few wasted interest against the minorities living in the area. He also express his solidarity with the brave family and prayed for the eternal peace of the deceased Liyakat Ali.

During the interaction with the public at Tagood village, people projected various demands and problems of their respective areas seeking an early redressal of the same. He listened to the grievances of people and assured for early redressal of the same. The issues which were brought to the notice of the Mr. Saroori pertained to improvement in the drinking water supply, blacktopping on Tagood road, electricity and other basic facilities.

Mr. Saroori also announced Rs. 4 crores for the blacktopping work on Dadpeth to Tagood road which were the long pending demands of the Tagood area. The work shall be executed by the R&B and PMGSY departments. He has also announced the construction of road for Boungam, Bazdevna and other inhabitations of the Tagood area under R&B department.

Stressed upon people to put in collective efforts for the eradication of social evils: Ulema’s

Follow sunnah of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad is only way to have peace and prosperity: Saroori

Annual function day of Madrasa Malanoo Kahara celebrated; inspected functioning of PHC Malanoo Kahara

MALANOO, MAY 02: - Thousands of religious scholars and students from all over the Kahara attended the annual function day of Madrasa Malanoo Kahara.

Several Muslim leaders and Ulema of the community including Mufti Shakeel Ur Rehman, Mufti Jamal Ud Din, Mufti Sher Ali, Imam Parvez Alam, addressed the rally and threw light on the Islamic ideology and teachings of Islam. They underscored the importance of Islamic teachings in present day world. They also stressed upon people to put in collective efforts for the eradication of social evils.

The Muslim scholars praise the efforts of madrasa committee, students, teachers and the local people and urged the youths said "follow the Sunnah in each and every aspect of their life. They also cautioned about the “evil design of RSS-controlled NDA government” at the centre. They said that the central government was trying to tamper with “Sharia” (Islamic Laws). “Let this be a warning for those trying to tamper with the Constitution, that people will not forgive them and their punishment will be reflected in the next general election,” they said.

While addressing the gathering, Ghulam Mohamamd Saroori (MLA Inderwal) said following of sunnah of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is only way to have peace and prosperity in this world and Hereafter. He urged the people present to equip their children with Islamic teaching also because the teaching enable them to become a good citizen. He urged the Muslims to shun their difference for the promotion of Islam.

Saroori said that Muslim personal laws were under attack since the BJP-led NDA government came to power. He warned that Muslims would not tolerate any more attacks on their personal laws and would continue to protest against it. “We waited for four years, expecting that BJP would learn to run the nation as per the constitution. But we were wrong, take for instance Muslim personal laws which are under attack. “We are compelled to inform our countrymen that Islam and our country is in danger under the present government at the centre.”

“Some people are playing with our religion and the Shariat to fulfil their political ambitions. By bringing the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017, the government is interfering in our Shariat. We condemn it and demand that the government revoke the Bill and stop all types of interference in our laws,” Saroori said.

Saroori told the gathering that if they did not wake up now, “there will not be sufficient room and chance to perform later”. “There are numerous issues on RSS’ agenda which this government will attempt to execute. Following triple talaq, it will be Uniform Civil Code and also ban on Azaan through loudspeakers. There is a long list,” he said.

Earlier, Mr. Saroori visited PHC Malanoo to review its facilities. During the inspection of different sections of the hospital, MLA was briefed by the Medical Officer about the facilities available in the hospital

Congress committed to the welfare and protecting rights of the labour class: Saroori

Met with fire victims of Thal Mugalmaidan; distributed relief

Muslims are facing occupations, humiliation and unrest in the present dispensation PDP-BJP

KISHTWAR, MAY 01: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori described the labour class as the “backbone of development and economic progress” of the country.

Saroori who was the chief guest in a function organised by Indian National Trade Union Congress here at Kishtwar in observance of the May Day. While speaking he said that the Congress was committed to the welfare and protecting rights of the labour class of the country. A large number of labour leaders of the organisation, affiliated to the Indian National Trade Union Congress, participated in the deliberations.

Saying that Congress has all along espoused the cause of labour class and strived for their welfare, Saroori recalled the crucial role played by labourers in shaping the public movement in India as elsewhere in the world decades ago. “Labour force are the builders of nation and catalyst of socio-economic transformation”,. He said Congress will always strive for seeking restoration of labour rights and implementation of welfare schemes to uplift their socio-economic conditions.

Saroori called for initiation of short and long term measures for economic emancipation and empowerment of the labour class with special focus on education of their children apart from health care. He also expressed grave concern over rising prices and said that this impacts directly the labour class and there is need to be earnestly looked into by the government. The issues interalia included enhancement of minimum wages, release of pending DA in public sector and private sector, release of arrears of 7th Pay Commission, pension benefits to the public sector employees, implementation of SRO-43 in public sector, regularization of daily wage employees/ casual workers/ consolidated employees /ITI diploma holders in PSU’s and government department, enhancement of budgetary support of to PSU’s, revival of sick/ loss incurring units, improvement /up-gradation of basic infrastructure of PSU’s, employment to local workers in private sectors, abolition of contract system in private sectors, un-authorized closing of units, setting up- non polluting as well as employment generating units, employment to locals in power projects, closure of polluting units and introduction of industries policy.

Others who addressed the gathering including Latief Hussain, Abdul Wahid Lone, Suhan Lal, Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Raj Badyal and others.

Mr. Saroori also visited Mugalmaidan and expressed shock, grief over the tragic fire incident in village Thal Mugalmaidan area of sub-division Chatroo in which one residential house of Haji Mohd Ibrahim was completely gutted in a devastating fire incident. He said that there is an immediate need of opening of well equipped fire service stations at tehsil level across the Chenab Valley. He urged government for early setting up of fire service stations at Chatroo, Mugalmaidan, Kahara Bhalessa, Bunjwah, Sarthal, Thakrie, Drabshalla, Warawan, Nagseni areas to cater the need of the people in the areas. He also met the victims and distributed relief among the sufferer and distributed rice, Tent, blankets, ration, and Rs 5000 monthly rent to the affected families till they are permanently rehabilitated.

Later, Mr. Saroori also attended the annual function day of Madrasa Dadpeth, Mugalmaidan. While speaking on the occasion he said Muslims are facing occupations, humiliation and unrest in the present dispensation PDP-BJP. He asked people why this is happening with us. “First of all we ourselves are responsible for this. We are not united. We have stopped following Quran and Sunnah. We have stopped gaining the knowledge. We are divided into sects and Nationalism. Secondly our enemies are also trying hard to make the things worse and worse for us by doing conspiracies. Muslim Ummah should be like one body. When one Muslim is in pain in one corner of the world the other in other corner should feel the pain and help him. Loving our country is natural but Nationalism should not overcome the Ummah. Islam is above country. We should also not be divided on basis of Sectarianism. Quran clearly teaches us to not be divided into sects. The solution to overcome sectarianism is following Quran and Sunnah”, Saroori added.