RS PURA, Jun 23: Continuing his grassroots outreach programme, Amrit Bali, General Secretary, JKPCC and In-Charge R.S. Pura–Jammu South Constituency, today held a public grievance meeting in Ward No. 9, R.S. Pura, where residents highlighted a host of pressing issues affecting their day-to-day lives. On this occasion, several prominent women leaders and local ladies joined the Congress Party, expressing their faith in the leadership of JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra and JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla. They stated that they were inspired by the party’s grassroots approach and commitment to public issues.
The meeting was organized by Veera Mehra under the supervision of Yash Pal Bhagat, Block President R.S. Pura. Pawan Bhagat, Secretary JKPCC and Vice Chairman, SC Department, also accompanied Amrit Bali during the interaction. Prominent among those present were Lakhwant Singh, Ward President, Roop Lal Mehra, Kuldeep Chopra, and several local residents.
The gathering witnessed active participation from people who raised concerns regarding rising inflation, soaring prices of LPG cylinders, petrol and diesel, and the increasing cost of essential commodities. Residents said that the relentless rise in prices has placed an unbearable burden on common families, particularly the poor, labourers, pensioners and middle-class households.Locals also expressed concern over growing unemployment among educated youth and demanded effective measures to generate employment opportunities. The issue of frequent unscheduled power cuts and high electricity bills despite erratic power supply was strongly raised, with residents alleging that consumers are being made to pay more while receiving inadequate services.
The participants further highlighted the lack of adequate facilities at the Sub-District Hospital, R.S. Pura, including shortages of medical staff, diagnostic services and essential healthcare infrastructure. They urged the authorities to strengthen the healthcare system to meet the needs of the growing population. Civic issues such as damaged lanes and drains, poor sanitation, water-related problems and delays in the release of old-age, widow and disability pensions also figured prominently during the discussion.
Addressing the gathering, Amrit Bali said that the concerns raised by the people reflect the genuine hardships being faced by citizens across Jammu and Kashmir. He criticized the government’s failure to address basic public issues and said that rising prices, unemployment and inadequate public services have adversely affected the lives of ordinary people.He assured the residents that all genuine demands and grievances would be vigorously taken up with the concerned authorities and that the Congress Party would continue to stand with the people in their struggle for better governance, affordable living and improved public services.
Reiterating his commitment to the constituency, Bali said that regular interactions with the public are essential to understand ground realities and ensure that people’s voices are heard. He emphasized that the welfare of citizens, especially the poor, youth, senior citizens and marginalized sections, must remain at the centre of governance and development policies.The meeting concluded with residents appreciating the initiative and expressing hope that their long-pending issues would receive the attention they deserve.