Jammu, 11 April (H.S.): Intensifying his outreach among the masses, JKPCC working president, Raman Bhalla today organized a mass awareness programme at Greater Kailash, where he interacted with residents and listened to a wide range of public grievances.
Addressing the gathering, Bhalla expressed resentment over mounting public distress across both urban and rural areas of the region. He alleged that people are still waiting for tangible welfare measures from the Omar -led government, while criticizing the BJP-led Union Government for leaving the people in the lurch.
Bhalla highlighted that multiple sections of society are facing layered challenges. Farmers, he said, are struggling with rising input costs, erratic weather, and delayed compensation for crop losses, leaving them financially vulnerable. Youth continue to grapple with unemployment and lack of job opportunities, fuelling frustration and uncertainty about the future. Traders and small business owners are reportedly dealing with sluggish market conditions, reduced purchasing power, and limited policy support.
He said Government employees, along with daily wagers, contractual, and ad-hoc workers, are facing job insecurity, delayed regularization and financial instability. He further pointed out that Anganwadi workers and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), who play a crucial role in grassroots development, are still awaiting adequate financial and institutional support. Old age pensioners/ widows continue to face delays and insufficiencies in social security, impacting their basic sustenance.
Raising concerns over civic infrastructure, Bhalla alleged that many areas continue to suffer from inadequate basic amenities such as drinking water, electricity, sanitation, and road connectivity. He also flagged an acute shortage of staff in various government departments, which is hampering effective service delivery.
Bhalla further said if relief measures continue to be delayed, the impact could be far-reaching. Prolonged financial stress among farmers may lead to declining agricultural productivity, while continued unemployment could push more youth towards distress migration or social challenges.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
