Jammu, 20 May (H.S.): Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Nominated, Er Ghulam Ali Khatana today inaugurated and handed over developmental works worth Rs 50 lakh under the MPLADS scheme to the people of Panchayat Lower Sunjwan (Bathindi) and Malik Market of Satwari Block in Jammu district.
During the visit, Khatana laid foundation stones for several public welfare works including construction of tiles, drains, bathrooms, road connectivity and other essential infrastructure projects aimed at improving civic amenities for local residents.
Speaking on the occasion, MP Khatana said, “Every BJP worker is committed to the vision of Bharat’s pride, prosperity and global leadership. The BJP remains dedicated to working for the welfare of the “last person in the queue,” in line with the ideology of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay.”
He said that Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed a major transformation, with youth moving away from stone pelting, shutdowns and violence towards education, sports, entrepreneurship and startups.
“The Modi Government has created an atmosphere of peace, opportunity and development across the Union Territory,” he said.
Khatana alleged that the Congress and National Conference Governments misled innocent people of Jammu & Kashmir through slogans such as plebiscite, autonomy, self-rule and “sky is the limit,” which, he said, created confusion and alienation among the masses.
He further stated that after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed transformation at multiple levels, including rail connectivity, tourism, infrastructure development and strengthening of grassroots democracy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Earlier, the MP Khatana also paid a sudden visit to SMGS Hospital Shalamar and took first-hand feedback from patients regarding treatment facilities and healthcare services.
He instructed the administration and doctors to maintain cleanliness and appreciated frontline healthcare workers for their dedication and commitment towards serving society.
The MP also enquired about the preservation and restoration of the historic centuries-old hospital building alongside ongoing expansion and repair works.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
