S. Manjit Singh concerned over slow pace of development in Vijaypur

• Says unplanned highway widening work poses' threat to commuters, pedestrians

VIJAYPUR (SAMBA):  Apni Party Provincial President, Jammu and Former Minister, S. Manjit Singh has expressed concern over slow pace of developmental activities in Vijaypur that has affected the business activities in the town, and its adjoining villages. As per a press release, the Former Minister S. Manjit Singh chaired a meeting in which various issues of the people from Vijaypur were discussed.

During the meeting, it came to fore that the people are largely concerned over the slow pace of ongoing NHAI’s highway widening work that is passing through Vijaypur up to Bari Brahmana.

“The stretch from Vijaypur to Bari Brahmana is in very bad shape and often leads to road mishaps. The situation is alarming, and the authorities should deploy its manpower to handle the traffic movement to avoid any kind of road mishap,” he added.

He further said that the chaotic situation in Vijaypur chowk and its crossing points at various areas along the highway has also become dangerous points for the two – wheelers and the pedestrians.

“The shopkeepers are complaining about the losses due to the constant bad condition of the road and dust in the area that has created health related issues,” he said.

On the other hand, he complained about the slow pace of development in the towns, and villages of Samba District, particularly Vijaypur where no heed is being given to the concerns of the people.

“The authorities do not give any kind of attention to the development related concerns of the people. Hence, the roads and lanes remain underdeveloped for years,” he said.

Meanwhile, he asked the people to prepare for the elections for the legislative assembly so that the elected Govt can replace the present form of system that is working against the will of the people.

“The bureaucracy is working on its own whim, and does not meet the people in their respective Govt offices even after forcing the people to wait for hours together,” he said, raising concern over no accountability of the officials in the Govt Department.