Saroori greets people on on the EID-UL-FITR

Eid-ul-Fitr comes after a month of fasting, a period of soul elevation

KISHTWAR, JUNE 14: - Vice President JKPCC and MLA Inderwal Mr. G. M. Saroori today have greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

In his message Saroori said “Eid-ul-Fitr comes after a month of fasting, a period of soul elevation in which the essentials of faith are rejuvenated. These include Islam's message of peace and fraternity of all humankind".

Saroori said that the festival evokes feelings of brotherhood, compassion and sharing in all and strengthens the pluralistic bonds of the country's composite society. He also said that the auspicious occasion brought to the fore the noble instincts in people. May the values that Muslims throughout the world venerate during Ramadan-charity, sacrifice, and compassion – point the way to achieving freedom, tolerance, and peace among all peoples. “May this year's Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations strengthen mutual goodwill and inspire each one of us to follow the path of love, compassion and is marked by the spirit of brotherhood and sacrifice," Saroori said.

I (Saroori) wish all Muslims a blessed and joyful celebration. Eid Mubarak,"

G. M Saroori inaugurated Aadhaar enrolment in HSS Sarthal

Promised to develop HSS Sarthal on modern pattern

SARTHAL, JUNE 13: - Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori inaugurated Aadhaar enrollment for students up to higher secondary level, of Inderwal at Sarthal Higher Secondary School.

On the occasion, Principal HSS Sarthal, staff members and local people were present on the occasion. The Registrar for Aadhaar enrolment informed that all the students of the school will be enrolled for the Aadhaar facility.

Mr. Saroori interacted with the students and teachers of the Higher Secondary School and advised students to stay focused about their aims and goals and be consistent and work with full dedication. He said that students are honour and blessing for the society. He said that Sarthal HSS has a huge contribution in the deliverance of education to students in Sarthal. He said that through the enrollment process, teachers and their families who have not yet availed the facility can be covered as well.

The MLA Inderwal promised that this school will be developed in such a way so that it comes up as one of the fine schools of the district. He has also inspected the Rs. 12 lakhs construction work in the school executed under CDF.

Later Mr. Saroori visited Moharwari and Ladsa areas of Sarthal and listens the grievances of the general public. He assured them that their problems will be redressed on top priority.

G. M Saroori holds public darbar at Kuchal, Mugalmaidan

Announced blacktopping on Kakerwagan to Kuchal and Dadpeth to Tagood roads

People celebrates for upgrading High School Kuchal up to higher secondary level

KUCHAL, JUNE 12: - Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, G. M Saroori convened a public darbar at Kuchal area of tehsil Mugalmaindan to listen to the problems of people at their door steps.

The Darbar was attended by the officials from RDD, PHE, CAPD, watershed, I&FC, PDD, Education besides local congressmen’s.

Most of the public demands were pertaining to the provision of safe drinking water supply, rational and speedy ration supply, upgradation of link roads, power facility and proper upkeep of transformers, clearance of MGNREGA and IHHL liability, blacktopping on various link roads, health care, etc.

Reiterating his commitment to keep constant rapport with the public and move the administration out of the offices to villages, Saroori said on the spot appraisal of public needs and redressal of their grievances will be the benchmark of his governance. He enquired about the status of each work pointed out by the public to officers who gave details of the projects and timeframe for their completion. He emphasized the need for completing all works in a targeted timeframe and asked the officers to formulate proposals for various demands projected by the people during the open darbar.

Mr. Saroori said that holding of such darbars will form a permanent feature and the gap between administration and the public would be reduced to zero level so that policy planning will be framed according to the public needs in particular areas. This will also give ample opportunity to the officers of various departments to get firsthand appraisal of the problems of people in rural and far-flung areas.

He also congratulated the people of Kuchal that on his recommendation the education department has upgraded the High School Kuchal up to Higher Secondary level. He has also announced blacktopping on Kakerwagan to Kuchal and Dadpeth to Tagood roads and said within two months of time these roads will be blacktopped. He further announced construction house in Kuchal and Simbole areas which will solve the drinking water problems in the area. He said that the development plans devised by him for Kuchal area will ensure socio economic transformation of the people living in rural and remote areas. He said that he (Saroori) is aware of the problems of the people living in rural areas and assured to fulfill public needs like water, power, education, healthcare and road connectivity besides improving existing facilities. He said the development plans framed for the area would benefit every part of the Kuchal.

During the public interaction, Mr. Saroori assured people that their genuine grievances would be addressed on priority. He further asked the officers to work with honesty and dedication and come up to the expectation of the people and mitigate their problems. He asked the people to come up and avail maximum benefit from the schemes launched in the area for upliftment of socio-economic condition of weaker sections of the society.

Congress leaders greets people on Shab-e-Qadr

Jammu, June 11: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha (MP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, Vice president JKPCC and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, Executive Member JKPCC Mohammed Sharief Niaz, General Secretary JKPCC Abdul Majid Wani today felicitated people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lyla-tul-Qadr, the holy night when people congregate to pray to Almighty Allah seeking his forgiveness.

Highlighting the importance of Shab-e-Qadr, the Congress leader in their message, stated that the holy night in which Almighty Allah revealed the Glorious Qu’ran to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for the guidance of mankind, has given us an opportunity to seek his mercy and blessings.

Congress leaders prayed for betterment of the people and hoped that the holy night would bring Allah’s generosity to all. They also prayed that the auspicious occasion would strengthen the bonds of communal harmony and brotherhood and be a harbinger of peace and prosperity in the state.

Release salaries before Eid-ul-Fitr, G. M Saroori to Govt

Provide better services to people on Eid

KISHTWAR, JUNE 11: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori asked government to release pending wages of thousands of daily wagers, casual laborers as well as salaries of the employees of various corporations including Rehbar-e-Taleem teachers who are recruited under centrally sponsored Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and payments of contractors before Eid-ul- Fitr, who he said have not been paid a single penny for a long time now.

In a statement issued today, Saroori said: "Every month they are made to beg for the release of their own salaries. The government has miserably failed to maintain uniformity in release of funds from the State Project Director (SPD) of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) to the respective districts, "he said.

“Teachers and employees in different departments are going through tough times given the delay in their salaries. They are subjected to mental torture as their whole family suffers due to the delay in release of their salary,” Saroori said and added that these people do a lot of hard work without any returns. He also said that in view of the festivals of “EID and DIWALI” this is a time that Government would realize the difficulties of these employees and issue orders for release of salaries with benefits of 7^th pay commission.

The PDP-BJP government had promised that it will bring change in the state, but it seems the only change they have brought so far is to deny wages to the hardworking employees,” “It is irony of sorts that these employees are not being paid even minimum wages,” he said and voicing concern over their plight, Saroori urged upon the government to release the payment of contractors, teachers and wages of these laborers on the auspicious day of Eid-ul-Fitr.

In view of ensuing Eid-ul- Fitr, Mr. Saroori called a meeting here at Thathri Dak Bungalow and at his residence Kishtwar and urged upon the administrations of twin districts Doda and Kishtwar to ensure that the people do not face any inconvenience on account of security, traffic management, drinking water, power supply, healthcare services and sanitation during the auspicious days. He said that all the concerned departments should work in close coordination and proper measures should be put in place to ensure availability of essentials including rations, Atta, sugar, Kerosene oil, LPG, meat, poultry etc on reasonable rates. He also called for intensifying the market checking to curb profiteering and black-marketing of essentials.

The Power department was asked to replace all the damaged transformers before Eid and ensure uninterrupted power supply during these days. “There should be no disruption of electricity supply especially during Eid-Ul-Fitr,” Saroori urged Chief Engineer PDD Jammu. The Municipality officers of Thathri and Kishtwar were asked to ensure proper sanitation especially in and around the shrines and mosques in Thathri and Kishtwar areas besides also directed the RTO Kishtwar and Doda to ensure that proper transportation facilities are provided to the devotees during these days.

Mr. Saroori further urged Police Officials to ensure all security arrangements are in place before the festival in Chenab Valley to avoid repetition of “any type of violence” there on the occasions of “Eid-ul-Fitr”. Saroori has urged the both the communities not to hurt the religious sentiments of each other and asking all the communities to come together and strengthen the cords of brotherhood, peace and harmony in the State besides urged administration to ensure peaceful celebration of the festival.

Demands of agitating Patwaris genuine: Saroori

Ongoing strike of Patwaris, people have suffered immensely due to the indifferent attitude adopted by the state government

KISHTWAR, JUNE 09: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today described the demands of agitating Patwaris as genuine and emphasized the state government to reach out to Patwaris to end the ongoing strike responsible for the difficulties confronting people due to their pen down strike.

Extending full support to their demands, Mr. Saroori sought resolution of the demands raised by them (Patwaris). He said that Congress Party while going through the pressing demands of Patwaris fully supports them (patwaris) and sought their resolution without any further loss of time, as that. It is ultimately the common people, who are suffering immensely due to the ongoing strike of Patwaris.

“Emphasizing the state government to address the issues of Patwaris like ban on direct recruitment of Naib Tehsildars, Enhancement of Allowances. Timely promotion of Patwari’s GQs and others demands raised by them, for the fact, these were the genuine demands deserving immediate redressal, so as to ensure the functioning of the department in the larger interests of common people”, Saroori said.

Congress Party understands that there was nothing wrong in the demands of patwaris, Mr. Saroori urged that state government must not discriminate with its employees, as that, the employees raising their genuine must be heard, besides effective mechanism be put in place in the departments to devise a strategy to address their genuine concerns, he added and said that due to the strike of Patwaris, people have suffered immensely, besides they (Patwaris) were also suffering due to the indifferent attitude adopted by the State Government. He demanded immediate redressal of their grievances.

Joint House Committee reviews working of Health institutions

SRINAGAR, JUNE 08: - The Joint House Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council constituted on alleged medical negligence of doctors in Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu met here under the chairmanship of MLC, Ghulam Nabi Moga and discussed various issues regarding Committee's recent on the spot visit to GMC Jammu and its associated Hospitals.

Legislators, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, Ali Mohammad Dar, Firdous Ahmad Tak and S Charanjeet Singh attended the meeting and gave their views to strengthen the functioning of the hospitals of the state.

The Committee discussed the measures to be taken to further improve the healthcare and infrastructural facilities in Government health institutions in the state so that the common people could be benefited.

The Committee opined that healthcare is the fundamental right of every citizen, for which the Government spends lot of funds, and authorities must ensure that best treatment is ensured to every needy. 

They further called that health authorities should be made more transparent and accountable to restore the confidence of patients and every effort should be made in this regard.

The Committee directed the Council Secretariat to obtain action taken report in respect of the directions passed during the recent visit of the Committee to Government Medical College Jammu, Super Speciality Hospital Jammu, SMGS Hospital Shalimar, Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar and Government Hospital Sarwal Jammu.

The Committee decided that to conduct on the spot visit/inspection of Lal Ded Hospital and G B Pant Children Hospital Srinagar on 29th, June 2018, SMHS Karan Nagar and Rainawari Hospital on 30th June, 2018 and to SKIMS and Bone & Joint hospital on 2nd July, 2018 respectively.

Secretary, Legislative Council, Abdul Majid Bhat, Deputy Secretary, Council, Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, besides other senior officers and officials of Council Secretariat were also present in the meeting.