G. M Saroori slams BJP for questioning Azad’s nationality

Citizens have become insecure because of the BJP's insane policies

Jammu, November 19: - Vice President Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, G. M Saroori today slammed the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leadership for questioning the nationality of Leader of Opposition and Former CM J&K Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Saroori said “Ghulam Nabi Azad is not just the leader of the opposition (in the Rajya Sabha) but has been the dynamic Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. There have been many bids on his life by terrorists, a man who always stood for the nation, do we have such a situation now that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will decide who is a nationalist and who is not,” Saroori said.

He said the BJP is giving a “communal twist” to the demonetisation issue by calling Azad as anti national. Fifty-five people have died so far because of the ban on currency notes. It is shocking that the government is threatening the Opposition for asking questions. "This has been the trick of the government - brand everyone asking uncomfortable questions anti-national. Political rivals, journalists, authors, intellectuals, artistes, students... whoever asked a question was called anti-national. Their patriotism was questioned."

Our citizens have become insecure because of the government's insane policies."Claiming that demonetisation had created anarchic conditions, Saroori said and added that Government announces decisions and thinks later. And never admits their mistakes. "Now as 55 people have died, farmers are in distress, industries are in peril, poor is suffering... the Prime Minister should apologise. Families of those who died should be paid compensation and the guilty should be punished after a proper investigation."

Saroori said those questioning Azad now clearly do not value the lives of the 55 poor Indians who have died after Modi’s announcement. The Centre with its absolute myopic vision on demonetisation has made life pathetic for people without internet banking facilities, while ensuring that the interests of their industrialist friends are taken care of well in advance.

Congress state vice chief said such attacks on secular leaders like Azad is a "threat to the secular fabric" of the country and accused the BJP-led central government of dancing to the right-wing organisation's tune. "The policies of the RSS are a threat to the secular fabric of the nation and the principle of unity and diversity, which is the basis of the strength of our pluralistic society. The central government is dancing to the tune of RSS," Saroori said.

Avail maximum assistance from different schemes launched in the area: Saroori to general public

Conducted an extensive tour of Sarthal

Sarthal, November 15: Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, G. M Saroori conducted extensive tour of Angara, Moharwari area of Sarthal in Kishtwar District.

Calling upon people to avail maximum assistance from different schemes launched in the area, Mr. Saroori was addressing the public meeting at Angara Sarthal said that various initiatives have been taken to address the needs of different sections of the society and people should come forward and get themselves registered to get benefits from Beti Bachaoo Beti Padhao, State marriage assistance scheme, Aadhar card, labour card schemes. He said adequate promotion needs to be given to different schemes launched in rural development, labour, agriculture and employment sectors so that those living in rural areas are made aware of the benefits extended under various schemes.

Highlighting the importance of girl friendly welfare schemes namely State Marriage Assistance Scheme for Poor Girls (SMAS), Saroori said that the scheme is meant for those girls who are living below poverty line and may not find themselves in a position to marry due to financial constraints. The benefits of the schemes are available for the girls who have attained the age of 18 years and above and are identified poor girls in the survey list available with the concerned District Development Commissioners (DDCs) and District Social Welfare Officers (DSWOs). The eligible girl beneficiary will be entitled to get one time financial assistance of Rs. 25000 and cost of five grams of gold from the competent authority i.e. DSWOs, said MLA Inderwal.

Referring to “Beti Bachaoo Beti Padhao”, Saroori underscored the need for greater awareness among the masses about the scheme and the requirements needed to be fulfilled to avail the maximum benefits. He urged all sections of the society to undertake rigorous door to door campaign to explain the people about the danger of the female foeticide. He also made public aware about the benefits of labour card and Aadhar cards. Saroori said that all these schemes will prove immensely beneficial for the poor girls, parents, labourers and general public also who have meager source of income.

MLA Inderwal called deputations of the areas and listened the problems faced by the people of the areas which include regular supply of drinking water, clearance of MGNREGA liability, uninterrupted of power, hassle free distribution of ration among consumers and early completion of Moharwari Gamrah road etc

Responding the demands put forth by the locals, Saroori assured them that their genuine demands would be fulfilled as soon as possible. He also announced that construction on two new road links Lower Angara to Upper Angara and Doori Ghan will be started soon which will benefit 2000 souls of the area.

Prominent among those Haji Abdul Gani, Mohd Aslam Saroori, Chowdhary Israeil, Chowdhary Alfiyoo, Chowdhary Nazir, Chowdhary Ghulam Mohd, Chowdhary Ismaeil, Chowdhary Qasim, Bihari Lal, Girdari Lal and people in large were present on the occasion.

Coalition Govt pushing the State towards Dark Age due to its wrong policies: G. M Saroori

Conducted extensive two days tour of Keshwan; took stock of the people’s problems

Keshwan, November 12: - Senior Congress Leader and Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori who was on two days extensive tour of Keshwan area in Inderwal constituency and took stock of the people’s problems.
During his tour several deputations from Nagni Gard, Panthana, Gamas, Dabri, Nagarna, Jungna, Balna, Keshna, Keshwan, called on the MLA and apprised him about their individual and collective problems which included construction of protections bunds, improvement of roads, better drinking water facility, repairment of water supply scheme, early payment to job card holders of MGNREGA, proper implementation of watershed scheme in the area and other day to day problems.

Responding the demands put forth by the locals, Saroori assured them that their genuine demands would be fulfilled as soon as possible. He exhorted upon the officers to put in their sincere and dedicated efforts for early solution of genuine problems of the people of these areas and take necessary steps for immediate redressal. The MLA also assured the people that he was always available for people and they can approach him at any time.

Mr. Saroori also inspected ongoing works under MGNREGA and inspected various under construction road work in the areas and asked the officers to speed up the works being taken under R&B, JKPCC and PMGSY sectors.

Expressing dissatisfaction over the performance of the PHE department in Keshwan areas, the MLA Inderwal stressed the need for speeding up the pace of works to complete the on-going schemes within the stipulated time frame. He also informed that Keshwan scheme, Jungna Balna under NABARD has been sanctioned and this will mitigate the problems of drinking water facility in the area. He also sought cooperation from people to speed up the pace of developmental works under execution in the Keshwan.

Saroori directed the officials to work with utmost zeal and dedication and speed up the pace of on all ongoing developmental projects in the area.

While addressing the Congress workers of the area, Saroori said tall claims by PDP and BJP about the development and strengthening people have proved a failure. There is no sign of good governance as claimed by PDP and its alliance partner BJP, he said. He lamented the fact that both PDP and BJP instead of strengthening the people are strengthening their blue eyed persons and their respective Parties. Accusing Coalition Govt of betrayal, Saroori said both PDP and BJP are betraying people on the name of so called good governance and development of the State, but the fact remains, Coalition Govt is pushing the State towards dark age due to its wrong policies.

Saroori said that Congress party has never discriminated with any of the regions in the State and it never will allow anyone to play with the emotions or discriminate with people to serve their vested interests. He appealed the people of Keshwan to defeat the divisive politics of PDP and BJP, as that will only ensure the equitable development of all the areas and progress of the people and urged the people to strengthen the Congress Party which alone can guarantee their development and prosperity. He said Congress Party is an instrument of service to the people and there will be no compromise with the Govt on the issues confronting people. Local Congress leader and officials from RDD, IWMP, PHE, R&B, CAPD accompanied Mr. Saroori during the tour.

Avail maximum assistance from different schemes launched in the area: Saroori to general public

Conducted an extensive tour of Sarthal

Sarthal, November 15: Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, G. M Saroori conducted extensive tour of Angara, Moharwari area of Sarthal in Kishtwar District.

Calling upon people to avail maximum assistance from different schemes launched in the area, Mr. Saroori was addressing the public meeting at Angara Sarthal said that various initiatives have been taken to address the needs of different sections of the society and people should come forward and get themselves registered to get benefits from Beti Bachaoo Beti Padhao, State marriage assistance scheme, Aadhar card, labour card schemes. He said adequate promotion needs to be given to different schemes launched in rural development, labour, agriculture and employment sectors so that those living in rural areas are made aware of the benefits extended under various schemes.

Highlighting the importance of girl friendly welfare schemes namely State Marriage Assistance Scheme for Poor Girls (SMAS), Saroori said that the scheme is meant for those girls who are living below poverty line and may not find themselves in a position to marry due to financial constraints. The benefits of the schemes are available for the girls who have attained the age of 18 years and above and are identified poor girls in the survey list available with the concerned District Development Commissioners (DDCs) and District Social Welfare Officers (DSWOs). The eligible girl beneficiary will be entitled to get one time financial assistance of Rs. 25000 and cost of five grams of gold from the competent authority i.e. DSWOs, said MLA Inderwal.

Referring to “Beti Bachaoo Beti Padhao”, Saroori underscored the need for greater awareness among the masses about the scheme and the requirements needed to be fulfilled to avail the maximum benefits. He urged all sections of the society to undertake rigorous door to door campaign to explain the people about the danger of the female foeticide. He also made public aware about the benefits of labour card and Aadhar cards. Saroori said that all these schemes will prove immensely beneficial for the poor girls, parents, labourers and general public also who have meager source of income.

MLA Inderwal called deputations of the areas and listened the problems faced by the people of the areas which include regular supply of drinking water, clearance of MGNREGA liability, uninterrupted of power, hassle free distribution of ration among consumers and early completion of Moharwari Gamrah road etc

Responding the demands put forth by the locals, Saroori assured them that their genuine demands would be fulfilled as soon as possible. He also announced that construction on two new road links Lower Angara to Upper Angara and Doori Ghan will be started soon which will benefit 2000 souls of the area.
Prominent among those Haji Abdul Gani, Mohd Aslam Saroori, Chowdhary Israeil, Chowdhary Alfiyoo, Chowdhary Nazir, Chowdhary Ghulam Mohd, Chowdhary Ismaeil, Chowdhary Qasim, Bihari Lal, Girdari Lal and people in large were present on the occasion.

G. M Saroori launches LPG scheme Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Kahara Bhalessa

Inaugurated a week long training programme under Seed Capital Fund Scheme organized by JK EDI at Thathri

Kahara/Thathri, November 03: - Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori on Thursday launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in Kahara Bhalessa to provide free LPG connections to BPL households.

Tehsildar Kahara, Executive Engineer R&B Gandoh division, Officials from Indian oil, HP gas agency, officers from PHE, CAPD, PMGSY, RDD and local Congress leaders besides this large number of locals participated in the function.

Saroori said that the move will benefit 50 thousands households living below the poverty line in Inderwal constituency and PMUY scheme provides subsidy of Rs 1,600 to the women beneficiaries, comprising security deposit of 14.2 kg cylinder, domestic pressure regulator, domestic gas consumer card and administration charges, among others.

He said in rural areas smoke from fire wood, coal, dung cakes etc adversely affect the health of women. “As per a World Health Organisation Report, smoke inhaled by women is equivalent to 400 cigarettes per hour and said that providing LPG connections to BPL households will ensure universal coverage of cooking gas”, Saroori said and added that this measure will empower women and protect their health by reducing the labour and time spent on cooking.

MLA Inderwal, GM Saroori gave away free LPG connections to 20 women from BPL families. The identification of BPL families is done through 2011 census.

Earlier MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori pitched for focused and coordinated approach to overcome the problem of unemployment in the state.

“There is a need for focused attention with sound institutional arrangements and effective operational strategies for creating employment opportunities and enhancing employability”, the MLA said after inaugurating a week long training programme under Seed Capital Fund Scheme organized by Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) at Thathri area of district Doda.

Underscoring the importance of self employment in J&K economy, Saroori said, “Issues of rampant unemployment and GDP enhancement will find solutions in skill development and self employment both at state and national level”. “Success depends not only on necessity, timely launch and quality of the product but also on post sale services, innovation and the ability to adjust to the changing world, thus making business a continuous process”, Saroori added.

The MLA Inderwal while encouraging the entrepreneurs for future endeavours advised them to foster creativity, innovation and adopt best global practices suitable to Indian scenario to enhance socio-economic and cultural development of the state.

Prominent among those Rakesh Kumar, Irshad Ahmed, Asgar Hussain Abdul Razzak, Mansoor Ahmed and dozens of entrepreneurs were present on the occasion.

Big blow to BJP as two dozen BJP workers joined Congress

PDP-BJP plunged J&K into unprecedented political uncertainty: G. M Saroori

Kishtwar, November 05: - The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) today suffered a big blow as its two dozen workers joined Congress Party in presence of state Congress vice president and MLA Inderwal G. M Saroori.

In a simple function held here, two dozen BJP workers joined the Congress party and expressed to resolve to work for further strengthening the party in Batwari-Chatroo belt of Inderwal.

Asserting that Congress stands guarantee to preserving and maintaining time tested secular ethos and regional unity of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, Saroori 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 Chowdhary Ibrahim, Chowdhary Shafi, Noor Din, Chowdhary Qasim, Nazir Ahmed, Fareed Ahmed, Manzoor Ahmed, Khursheed Ahmed, Chowdhary Noor Din, Rameez Ahmed, Mohd Shafi, Mohd Aslam, Chowdhary Ibrahim, Chowdhary Jamma, Chowdhary Karam Din, Chowdhary Habib, Chowdhary Faqira, Ghulam Mohd, Abdul Wahid, Chowdhary Habib and others in the party fold.

Saroori said that polarization in politics may earn certain short term gains to politicians with myopic interests but in the long run such tendencies do not only boomerang but also prove detrimental to the larger interests of the people and the State.”This has been proven by the opportunistic alliance of PDP-BJP which at end of the day has plunged Jammu and Kashmir into unprecedented political uncertainty”, he said adding that if the two parties, which joined hands on the premise of North Pole South Pole could not pull together for just two years, how could they steer the sensitive state like Jammu and Kashmir to peace and progress.

He described the joining of BJP workers into Congress fold as yearning among cross section of people to join Congress, a living symbol of secular credentials. He urged the party workers to fan out in their respective areas, identify problems of the people and seek their redressal at appropriate forums, especially in the wake of mandated political parties like PDP-BJP shunning their moral and constitutional responsibilities and leaving the people in lurch. Saroori hoped that their joining into party fold, the Congress party would be further strengthened in Batwari Chatroo area at grass roots level.

While speaking on the occasion said that their joining of Congress is a home coming for them and said that like a true soldiers of the party they will put all their energies for the betterment of the party. They also pledged to carry forward the mission of Congress party forward as a foot soldier of the party, saying Congress is the only political party which has always espoused the cause of people irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

Congress leaders Chowdhary Noor Din, Abdul Gani, Bashir Ahmed, Mohd Mateen Butt, Mohd Aslam, Khalid Hussain Sheikh and others also greeted and welcomed the new entrants on joining Congress.

G. M Saroori raised public related issues in a meeting chaired by CM J&K

Kishtwar// Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori highlighted the various issues which were raised by him in the meeting at new DC Office Complex which was chaired by Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti and also while meeting with the Congress deputation.
1. FOREST DEPARTMENT
a) Force able evictions of Gujjar community from their home in the Chenab Valley as they are living near forests for past more than 60 years. Direct the Forest department for stopping the eviction process otherwise people will come on street.

2. ROADS AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
a) Construction of Singhpora Vailoo tunnel which will be alternate road for Kashmir via Kishtwar. As tunnel stands sanctioned by the UPA government. By constructing this prestigious tunnel it which will be alternate route to Kashmir valley via Kishtwar Chatroo.
b) Deplorable condition of Batote-Kishtwar-Sinthan National highway road which needs immediate attention from Government. It should be handed over to “BEACON” so that road will be completed without hassle free.
c) All schemes of centrally sponsored are hampered due to non availability of compensation.
d) Process of Phase X projects under PMGSY is very slow which needs to start speed up so that roads will be constructed within stipulated time.
e) Early Widening of Malipath to Dak Bungalow Kishtwar road.
f) Sanctioning of road projects under CRF for construction of various link roads in far flung areas.
g) Release of funds for completion of Dak Bunglows at places of Chingam, Jakyas, Malanoo, Sinthan, Kuriya, Gondoh, Thakrie, Sarthal, Mangthalla, Patnazi and Sigdi.
h) Funds for blacktopping the roads of Kishtwar and Doda which are in deplorable conditions.
i) Clearance of contractor’s liability which is touching worth crores of rupees.

3. CAPD DEPARTMENT
a) Provide supply of flour instead of wheat and needs immediate action against erring officers involved in sending rotten Atta in Chenab Valley. Supply of floor from Udhampur store is full of adulteration and the people are not getting nutrition's that's why our children's are facing malnutrition problem and are easily pray to vulnerable diseases. Pure floor should be supplied from the Jammu store instead of Udhampur store.
b) Provide 3 kgs of Rice instead of 2 kgs as already decided in the last Assembly session.
c) Provide 13kgs per person in Marwah, Warwan, Dacchan and Chatroo, Bunjwah areas as provided before the implementation of NFSA. Because few areas of district Kishtwar remains cut off from the world for 4 months due to non-availability of roads.
d) Early clearances of CAPD ration dealer liabilities of district Kishtwar and Doda which is touching 20 crores.
e) Early start of ration dumping in far flung areas.
f) Sanctioning of free rations for six (6) months to the consumer due to drought in the area.

4. TOURISM DEPARTMENT

a) Sanctioning of new tourist destination at Phamber Chatroo and sanctioning of road for the area under CRF.
b) Tourist infrastructures are damaged in Kishtwar due to non-availability of man power.
c) Exploring new unexplored destination in Chingam, Chatroo, Sigdi, Sinthan, Aloo Farm, Sarthal, Saroor, Devi Gole, Bimalnag, Lal Draman, Bhalessa, Dessa, Bhangar, which can beat any tourist station hands down.

5. JKPCC DEPARTMENT

a) The agency failed on all front in construction of four vital roads including Dunadi Bunjwah road, Kuriya Keshwan road, Tatani Shrouti road and Shrouti Bangar road in district Kishtwar. JKPCC can’t construct these roads, it’s better to handover to either PMGSY or R&B departments for early completion of the said roads.
b) The agency failed to construct the Government degree colleges at Chatroo, Thathri and Kilhotran Bhalessa areas of district Kishtwar and Doda.

6. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
a) Early filling of vacant posts of Doctors, Paramedical staff in District hospital/PHC/Trauma centres at Kishtwar, Chatroo, Rahalthal, Patnazi, Nali, Jakyas, Thathri, Bhalessa and Sarthal.

7. POWER DEPARTMENT
a) Early start of work on prestigious Rattle Hydroelectric Project (HEP) Drabshalla, Karthai, Pakal Dool and other projects of district Kishtwar.
b) Early sanctioning of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan of various power projects coming up in Chenab Valley basin.
c) Early allotment of RGGVY phase II work in which Rs. 100 crores are lying sanctioned. Implementation of RGGV Y phase II it will benefit rural and far flung areas and will solve the problem of shortage due to this.
d) Early allotment of RGGVY phase II project in Chenab Valley and the Rs. 100 crores project sanctioned for the electrification work are hanging in balance due to lackadaisical attitude of Power department. By this project all the un-electrified villages will get electricity.

8. RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
a) Early release of MGNREGA wages to the job card holders for the year 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 which are not yet released.
b) Raising infrastructure in the newly created blocks in J&K state.
c) Holding of panchayat elections in the state.

9. REVENUE DEPARTMENT

a) Approval for newly created administrative units for Thakrie, Sarthal, Bhalessa and other parts of the state which are hanging in balance from the last two years.
b) Early filling of vacant posts of Patwari’s, Girdawar’s, Naib tehsildar’s, Tehsildar’s and SDM’s.

10. OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
a) Start the private aircraft or Air India aircraft ATR 50 service from Jammu to Kishtwar, keeping in view the bad condition of Batote-Kishtwar NH1B road which remains isolated from the rest of the world due to deplorable condition of the road. “Due to poor condition of Batote-Kishtwar road and geography of the region, the people of most of the Kishtwar district want that air service from Jammu to Kishtwar should be started.
b) Rail link line between already existing Gool railway junction or from Kathua-Basohli-Bhaderwah Kishtwar for Doda, Kishtwar, and Government should pursue the matter with Union government for sanctioning of railway line for Doda, Kishtwar.
c) Early regularisation of Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReTs), contractual staff, Adhoc, HR workers, casual labours, daily wagers, SPOs, DRWs, NYCs and EVs who have completed seven years of service as per the norms in vogue.

These are the main issues, initiatives, problems which need to be addressed at an earliest. So that people of the area will get sigh of relief.