RAMBAN: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Er Ghulam Ali Khatana today conducted a public darbar at Gool to hear and address the grievances, demands and developmental concerns of residents from various areas of Sub-Division Gool.

A large number of residents, public representatives and stakeholders participated in the programme, raising several important issues related to infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment, banking and tourism development.

The public raised demands spanning education, transport connectivity, sports infrastructure, legal facilities, minority welfare and land rights, including the establishment of a polytechnic college, improved rail access and effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act. Participants also highlighted the need for tourism infrastructure, banking facilities at Gool and strengthening of essential public services in the area.

Addressing the gathering, the MP assured the public that all genuine demands and grievances would be taken up with the appropriate authorities. He emphasised the need for inclusive, people-centric development and directed officers concerned to ensure timely redressal of public issues. He stressed that local youth should be actively engaged in ongoing construction and developmental works to generate employment and improve livelihoods.

The MP reviewed various developmental projects and sought on-the-spot responses from departments concerned on the issues raised. Several grievances were resolved during the darbar itself, while directions were issued for prompt action on the remaining matters.

Among those present were Sub-Divisional Magistrate Gool Imtiaz Ahmed, Tehsildar Gool Harjeet Singh, Sub-Divisional Police Officer Gool Kuldeep Raj, Block Development Officer Gool Saddam Hussain, Chief Education Officer Ramban Shakeel Ahmed, Naib Tehsildar Gool Intekhab Ahmed, Zonal Education Officer Gool Abdul Rehman, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer Sanjay Sharma, Range Officer Gool Sajid Ahmed, Child Development Project Officer Gool Bashir Ahmed Malik, Assistant Executive Engineer PWD, Block Medical Officer Gool, Assistant Executive Engineer JPDCL Mohammad Iqbal and officers and officials of various line departments.

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