JAMMU, Sep 27: Continuing his commitment towards strengthening basic civic infrastructure across Bahu Constituency, MLA Bahu Ch. Vikram Randhawa today started the development work of lanes and drains in Bazigar Basti and other allied internal lanes of Ward No. 48.
The work, being executed by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) under the Capex programme at a cost of Rs 31.79 lakh, will improve internal connectivity, drainage facilities and overall civic amenities for the residents of the area.
The MLA was accompanied by Mandal President Surjeet Singh and his team, along with a large gathering of local residents. The people warmly welcomed Ch. Vikram Randhawa and expressed their gratitude for taking up and fulfilling their long-pending demand.
Speaking on the occasion, Ch. Vikram Randhawa said that strengthening basic infrastructure and addressing genuine public concerns remains his priority. He said that every effort is being made to ensure that long-pending development demands are converted into concrete works on the ground.
“Our resolve is to ensure that every locality gets quality civic infrastructure. No genuine public demand will remain unattended, and development will continue with transparency and accountability. The pace of development in Bahu will be further accelerated to ensure that people receive better civic facilities at their doorstep,” he said.
In the presence of JMC officials and the concerned contractor, the MLA directed the concerned JE and contractor to ensure quality workmanship, proper execution and timely completion of the project. He emphasized that the work must be carried out strictly as per prescribed specifications and that the interests of local residents must remain paramount.
Ch. Vikram Randhawa reiterated that development works will continue across Bahu Constituency with a special focus on strengthening roads, lanes, drains and other essential civic infrastructure, while ensuring that genuine public issues are addressed on priority.