JAMMU, MARCH 06: On the third day of discussion on Motion of Thanks to LG’s address, the legislators spoke on different aspects related to overall public welfare of Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking during the discussion, Leader of Opposition (LoP), Sunil Sharma, reflected on the developments happening across Jammu and Kashmir in the last several years like construction of new highways and connecting Kashmir valley to rest of the country via railways. He also talked about tapping of solar energy potential of J&K in last some years besides increasing MBBS seats in GMCs of J&K.
During the discussion, MLA Ajaz Jan said that the people had extreme sigh of relief after formation of present government. He praised the government for ensuring various public welfare measures. Participating in the discussion, MLA Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani raised the issue of drug addiction among the youth, employment avenues; illegal mining besides highlighting developmental needs of people. He said that the present government is still in the initial stage but the promises made with the people of Jammu and Kashmir will be fulfilled with its mission of sincerity, commitment and determination.
Speaking on the motion of thanks, MLA Sajad Gani Lone said that the present government needs to fulfill the aspirations and commitments made with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Mohamad Yusuf Tarigami, while speaking on the Motion of Thanks, said that legislators are accountable to people and should work towards their interests. MLA Mehraj Malik, while participating in the discussion, raised the issues of contractual employees regarding increase in their honorarium. He also called for tapping the full tourism potential of Jammu and Kashmir for generating employment avenues for youth.
Speaking during the discussion, MLA Altaf Ahmad Wani praised the government for consulting legislators of every constituency during budget formulation. He raised the issue of rehabilitation of families, business establishments as well as ponny wallahs and other traders, who may be affected by the proposed road towards holy Cave via Pahalgam. He also sought formation of comprehensive policy for further promotion of tourism in Pahalgam. MLA Ali Mohammad Dar highlighted the filling up of vacancies in government departments, reservation policy among other issues.
During the discussion, MLA Shakti Raj Parihar praised the efforts of the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, for holding pre-budget discussions with all the stakeholders, so that budget reflects the aspirations of all people. MLA Reyaz Khan, while speaking on the motion of thanks, said that the LG’s address is in complete sync with the manifesto. He said that government is fully committed to work for the welfare of people and fulfill all the promises made with them.