Congress Demands Power Bill Relief, Kisan Mandi and Better Irrigation Facilities in Ramgarh
RAMGARH, Sep 15: Ahead of the upcoming Assembly session, the Congress has raised several issues concerning farmers and demanded immediate measures to address their problems.
At a press conference chaired by former minister and senior Congress leader Yashpal Kundal, the party demanded relief in electricity bills for farmers living in border areas, establishment of a Kisan Mandi in Ramgarh, adequate and affordable supply of fertilisers, and timely cleaning and repair of irrigation canals.
Kundal said farmers are the backbone of the country’s economy and their welfare must remain a priority for the government. Highlighting the difficulties faced by farmers in border areas, he urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to provide them special relief in view of their challenging circumstances.
He specifically demanded reduction and relief in electricity bills for farmers in the border belt, stating that rising input and operational costs were placing an additional financial burden on farming families.
Kundal also strongly advocated the establishment of a Kisan Mandi in the Ramgarh Assembly constituency. He said a local agricultural market would allow farmers to sell their produce closer to home, reduce transportation difficulties and help them access better markets and fair prices.
Raising the issue of fertiliser availability and pricing, he said farmers were facing difficulties regarding both the quantity and cost of fertilisers. He urged the government to ensure adequate availability of fertilisers at fair prices.
Kundal also highlighted the poor condition and inadequate maintenance of irrigation canals in the Ramgarh area. He stressed that timely cleaning and repair of canals were essential to ensure adequate water supply to agricultural fields and prevent crop losses.
He said the Congress would continue to raise the voice of farmers and fight for their rights and welfare. He added that the issues would be taken up prominently during the upcoming Assembly session and the government would be urged to take concrete measures for their resolution.
Those present at the press conference included District Congress President Sanjeev Sharma, District Working President Babbl Gupta, senior Congress leader Vijay Kumar, Teerth and Mandeep Choudhary, besides several other party leaders and workers.