Discussion on Governor’s address continues in legislative assembly

Jammu, March 3 (Scoop News) – MLA Kulgam M Y Tarigami today stressed on analyzing the factors that led to turmoil last year adding that deep rooted alienation of the people has to be addressed jointly irrespective of party affiliations.

            Participating in the motion of thanks on the Governor’s address, he said unfortunately the state of Jammu and Kashmir is being used as a laboratory for competitive extremist ideas which he said has to be stopped to avoid repetition of last year’s situation.

            The legislator urged the government to withdraw Disturbed Areas Act from safer areas maintaining that the same was within its competence and a factor in 8-point formula of the Centre announced in the backdrop of unrest. He strongly opposed slapping of Public Safety Act (PSA) on the youth.  He also called for taking effecting measures to check corruption by strengthening institutional mechanism.

He urged for implementing the recommendations of the Working Groups constituted by the Prime Minister to lend credibility to the commissions and committees formed by the government from time to time. He said non implementation of recommendations creates trust deficit and fuels unrest.

            Tarigami said government must improve basic amenities to the rural areas especially bijli, sadak and pani. He said rural areas just receive 2- hour electricity even today. He called for taking appropriate measures to strengthen Accountability and Human Rights Commissions and incorporation of 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment to strengthen the democratic institutions at the grass route level even as he appreciated the appointment of Information Commissioner.

             Abdul Haq Khan alleged that FIRs are lodged against youth in Lolab despite being peaceful with no incidence of stone pelting. He said such measures lead to insecurity among the people especially youth. He said people in Lolab are facing scarcity of essential commodities and called for its redressal. He sought compensation for flash flood victims of Kupwara district at par with Ladakh.

            Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta termed the Governor’s address as a repetition of the past. He said Government has failed at every level in addressing the menace of corruption and providing good governance. He said chaos and confusion prevails everywhere and the law enforcing agencies are ineffective. 

            Nazir Ahmed Gurezi termed the Governor’s address as visionary document of government based on future programmes and policies to be implemented in coming years. He appreciated the government for spending Rs. 6000 crore for development of the State despite unrest in the Valley. He said every sector has witnessed a significant change during the past 2 years of the present government.

            He also castigated the main opposition for comparing the State with Egypt and Libya. He said democratic institutions are fully functional in the State. He sought implementation of reports of the working groups constituted by the Prime Minister aimed at strengthening the State- Centre relations and addressing the development aspirations of the people.

            Hakim Mohammad Yasin said political stability is must for overall development of the State. “We all should rise to the occasion and work for prosperity and welfare of our people so that  ‘Naya Kashmir’ envisioned by the great leader Sheir-i- Kashmir is fulfilled”. He sought implementation of the reports of the Working Groups constituted by the Prime Minister aimed at strengthening the State Centre relations and addressing the aspirations of the people. He also urged for constitution of Task Force for Kashmir on the pattern of Jammu/Ladakh.

             G.M Saroori urged for proper implementation of the programmes and policies envisaged in the Governor’s address. He said India is a democratic country of which J&K is an integral part. He said with the liberal funding of the Centre every sector has seen a sea change and people are harnessing development benefits.

  Saroori demanded Chenab Hill Development Council for Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts to have due share in the allotment of funds for development. He said the erstwhile Doda district has the largest area and does not receive due share.  In view of poor connectivity, the region needs special focus, he said.   

 Charanjeet Singh thanked the government for initiating the process for getting 1150 cusecs of water from the Ranjit Sagar Dam for irrigational purpose in Kathua district. This was a long pending demand of the people; he said and hoped that the State government would be able to secure the water from the Punjab government to boost the agriculture production in the district.

To overcome the problem of unemployment, the legislator stressed for establishing more industries in the State. He also sought concrete steps to curb corruption in the State by strengthening district level vigilance authorities. He also called for judicious use of government funds.

 Yashpal Kundal said there is nothing new in the Governor’s Address for the common man. He said Government’s tall claims for improving basic services should reflect on ground. He said only holding employment fairs will not suffice, the need of is to be more practical to counter unemployment. There is nothing specific for farmers, power, roads and PHE sectors, he said and pleaded for timely release of SC/ST funds. He called for reorganization of the State for removing regional imbalance.

 G.A. Mir expressed sympathies with the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in Ladakh in natural calamities as well as in valley in the unrest in 2010.

He stressed the need to sensitize the youth not to indulge in unlawful activities like stone pelting which, he said leads to unnecessary human as well as property loss. He said central Government is keen to resolve the Kashmir problem and Prime Minister has time and again sought co-operation of all to address the long pending issue.

 Sajad Ahmed Kichloo lauded efforts of Chief Minister,  Omar Abdullah for facilitating dialogue process initiated by the centre. He also appreciated policy of the government to harness vast hydro-electric potential in the State and launch of historical SKEWPY. He also called for regularizing the adhoc and contractual youth.

 He also appreciated the present government for registering better developmental in the State. He said centrally sponsored schemes like NRHM and NREGA are fairly implemented in the State to benefit the people at large.

Peerzada Mansoor called for ending discrimination towards the people of Kashmir and urged for adequate opportunities of jobs for the unemployed youth. He also pleaded for up- gradation of educational institutions in the Valley.      

While opposing the Governor’s Address,  Rafi Ahmed Mir said that peace is pre requisite to ensure overall development in the State. He called upon all the political parties to make sincere efforts to create conducive atmosphere for sustainable dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve Kashmir problem. He said not abiding by the promises made by the centre with the people of J&K leads to the emergence of unpleasant situation in the State.   

 Vikar Rasool Wani said disturbed conditions notwithstanding development received impetus in the State under the present dispensation. He appreciated the steps taken by the government to spur development of the people living in far flung areas. He called for concerted efforts to solve the challenging problems of un-employment and urged for taking maximum out of various centrally sponsored schemes sanctioned for the development of the State.

The legislator urged for vitalizing the Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) for exploring job avenues out of the country for the un-employment youth. He demanded emergency hospital for Banihal and Hill Development Council for Chenab Valley to ensure equitable growth of this backward region.    

 Ajaj Ahmed Jan urged for early conduct of Panchayti election to empower rural populace at grass route level. He appreciated the government for raising modern tourism infrastructure in Poonch area. He called for holding motor rally on Mughal road to promote tourism.    

 Javid Mir demanded sincere political efforts towards resolution of Kashmir issue. He said unrest in the State will continue to emerge in one form or the other as long as the problem remains unresolved.  

Mrs Indu Pawar thanked the Centre for liberal financial assistance to J&K. She said people are getting benefitted from various welfare schemes. She demanded issuance of job cards to all the deserving people and concerted efforts for the welfare and employment of womenfolk.               

             Bharat Bushan appreciated efforts of former Prime Minister  Atal Bhari Vajpaye for extending hand of friendship to Pakistan and restoring peace in the State.

            He demanded relief for the people of Jammu whose crops and properties were damaged due to floods and heavy rains last year. He also demanded release of funds under earmarked for scheduled castes and due share to SC candidates in employment and promotion.

            Mrs. Bilma Luthra appreciated the State Government for registering remarkable achievements during last three years. She said the people particularly women folk benefited a lot by employment and entrepreneurship schemes.

             Feroz Ahmed Khan demanded completion of survey for construction of Zojila Tunnel. He said construction of the tunnel will ensure round the year connectivity to Ladakh. He also demanded up gradation of schools as per the guideline of the central government. He appreciated the government for its development initiatives of Ladakh region.  

            Mohammad Irfan Shah called for promotion of agriculture and tourism sectors to tackle the unemployment problem. He also called for devising a comprehensive housing policy keeping in view the increasing influx of people from villages to cities.  

            Dr. Mohammad Shafi Bhat said there is nothing for the common man in the Governor’s address. He alleged that Government has flouted rules while making certain appointments. He also rubbished the claim of the independent agency which has declared Jammu and Kashmir as number one in primary healthcare. He said that situation on ground is not so good and still there were lot of rural institutions without the staff.

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