Jammu, Dec 19: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra called upon the people to prepare themselves for the forthcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) and panchayat elections and actively participate as partners in decision-making at the grassroots level.
“Vibrant democratic institutions are the foundation of good governance and people’s welfare, and their strengthening begins with empowered local bodies”, Sadhotra said while addressing a day-long National Conference convention at Pakhian Mishriwalla in the Jammu North Assembly Constituency which was organized by Ved Parkash Sharma who has been assigned the task of Organizing 12 Panchayats of Jammu North Assembly Constituency for ensuing Panchayats and Kulwant Singh Manhas, Sardar Joginder Singh.
Sadhotra urged electors to come forward in large numbers and exercise their democratic rights. He said the National Conference has always believed in decentralisation of power and meaningful participation of citizens in governance, which alone can address local issues effectively and ensure balanced development.
A resolution adopted at the convention hailed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for pro-people initiatives, including the provision of 200 units of free electricity, enhanced rations for the poorest of the poor and marginalised, revival of bi-ennial Durbar Move and free bus travel for women. The resolution also appreciated the referral of thousands of posts to recruitment agencies to address unemployment among the youth. The resolution expressed firm confidence that the CM Omar Abdullah-led government will fulfill all poll promises.
