Precious Kashmir News
Jammu, Aug 21: BJP MPs Shamsher Singh Manhas and Jugal Kishore Sharma Friday met the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at the Raj Bhavan.
The MP’s discussed with the Lt Governor about various developmental issues of the UT and other issues of public importance.
They also shared their views on the present development scenario in Jammu and Kashmir,
While interacting with the MP’s the Lt Governor observed that the people have high expectations from the present Government and comprehensive measures would be taken keeping in view the developmental needs of the people of J&K to ensure holistic development of J&K.
He urged them to continue their sustained endeavours for promoting the public welfare.
Meanwhile, a delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) led by party senior leader Mohammad Dilawar Mir called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to highlight and discuss some of the most pressing issues faced by the people of J&K.
In a statement issued here, a JKAP spokesman said the JKAP leaders held threadbare discussions with the Lt. Governor on polity, socio-economic issues, policy planning and the challenges emerging in Jammu and Kashmir especially after the implementation of J&K Reorganization Act in 2019.
The meeting was held in a very cordial atmosphere and the Lt. Governor assured all possible support from the Government to redress the issues confronting people of Jammu and Kashmir which are within the exclusive domain of his administration.
A memorandum highlighting some of the important political and socio-economic issues faced by the people of J&K was submitted to the Lt. Governor. The delegation was assured that few of the demands mentioned in the memorandum which are exclusively within the jurisdiction of the union government would be forwarded to the concerned quarters with specific recommendations from the J&K government.
Besides Mohammad Dilawar Mir, the delegation comprised of party leaders Aijaz Ahmad Khan, Choudhary Zulfikar Ali, Vijay Bakaya, Manjeet Singh, Vikram Malhotra, Yawar Mir, Mumtaz Ahmad Khan, Syed Asghar Ali and Namrita Sharma.
Sinha also met delegation of Federation of Industries from Jammu province led by Lalit Mahajan here at Raj Bhavan today.
The delegation submitted that the ongoing Covid crisis has inflicted heavy losses on the industry, which needs immediate redressal. They demanded an industrial package to compensate the losses incurred due to withdrawal of incentives after imposition of GST in 2017 and due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. They also submitted that timely payments of GST refunds be made to help the industrialists.
They also asked for promotion of green industry, besides making available CNG in the UT. Certain exemptions on interest rates and waiver of electricity and demand charges were also demanded by the delegation.
The members of the delegation also sought promotion of environment friendly, clean and green industry in the region. They also asked for a horticulture tree census and promotion of horticulture activities in the region. The Lt Governor was apprised about the situation post abolishment of Lakhanpur Toll Post.
Meanwhile, former Legislators, ex- Auqaf Chairperson and a delegation of West Pakistan Refugees called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today.
Former Legislators including Jahangir Mir, ex-MLC and former MLAs- Ch. Akram, Ashwani Sharma and Manjeet Singh and Sarpanch, Ramgarh, Bittu Chaudhary put forth various demands and issues related to the socio-economic development of their respective areas.
The Lt Governor observed that the Administration is taking necessary measures to address the basic issues concerning people of J&K. He also urged them to continue their sustained efforts for the growth and advancement of their respective areas, on all fronts.
Later, Qayoom Dar, ex-Chairman, Auqaf and Chief Administrator, Shahdara Sharief shrine met the Lt Governor and briefed him about several arrangements being put in place to augment the existing facilities for the devotees.
A delegation of the West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee led by its President, Labha Ram Gandhi also called on the Lt Governor and raised various welfare issues of West Pakistan Refugees.
The Lt Governor assured the delegation that all issues raised by them would be taken up on merit for their early redressal
While interacting with the delegation, the Lt Governor said that the UT Government is committed to ensure equitable development of Jammu and Kashmir, besides safeguarding the rights of all residents of J&K.
He also assured them to give due consideration of all the genuine demands and issues projected by them for their early redressal.
