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According to a press release issued today, Dimple highlighted the acute shortage of drinking water and electricity during the holy month of Ramzan and the festival of Shivratri. He urged the government to immediately commence work on the Akhnoor-Chenab water supply project to ensure adequate water supply to Jammu residents. He also alleged that the PHE department lacks its own water supply tankers, exacerbating the crisis.
In a bold move, Dimple demanded a ban on the sale of liquor in Jammu and Kashmir, urging the assembly to pass a bill in this regard. He also called for the implementation of the Darbar Move in April, provision of 200 units of free electricity, and distribution of 12 LPG gas cylinders to households.
Dimple criticized the Union Government for its alleged injustice towards Jammu and Kashmir, particularly after the abrogation of Article 370 and the downgrading of the state into Union Territories. He claimed that the region has been set back by fifty years, with youth and citizens suffering on all fronts. He demanded that the alliance government debate the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirâs statehood and special status in the upcoming March assembly session.
Addressing unemployment, Dimple urged the government to fulfill its manifesto commitment of providing one lakh jobs annually to the youth. He also called for the regularization of seasonal teachers, vocational trainers, cluster resource coordinators, SPOs, and other temporary workers. Additionally, he demanded permanent regularization of employees under the Prime Minister Ayushman Gold Card scheme and daily wagers in PHE, PDD, and PWD departments.
Dimple also raised concerns about the non-functional emergency equipment and city scan machines at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and Super Specialty Hospital. He alleged a severe staff shortage in GMC Jammu, Rajouri, and other colleges, causing hardship to patients.
In response, Minister Javed Rana assured Dimple that the government is actively working on these issues, including the possibility of scrapping the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. Rana emphasized that solving unemployment, regularizing jobs, and creating more opportunities for youth are top priorities for Chief Minister Omar Abdullahâs government. He also reiterated the governmentâs commitment to restoring Jammu and Kashmirâs statehood and safeguarding the rights of its people.
The meeting concluded with Rana promising to address the raised concerns and work towards fulfilling the demands in line with the governmentâs manifesto commitments. Dimple, however, vowed to continue his fight against what he termed as the Union Governmentâs injustices towards Jammu and Kashmir.
*Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.*
