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Coach must work for the team

New Delhi, Jan 19: Both Houses of Parliament will be reconvened from February 5 to 21 as part of the extended Winter Session.

An official communication said, the Rajya Sabha will meet on the 5th of next month at 11 AM. The Lok Sabha has also been reconvened from February 5 to 21 to pass the Vote-on-Account ahead of the Parliamentary elections expected to be held in April-May. Official sources said, the Vote-on-Account is likely to be taken up on the 17th of February.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath had said that the coming session will be a continuation of the See Parliament On Page 07..

Fish good for eyesight

Several programmes in connection with PPIP held across the Valley SRINAGAR, JAN 19: Like other parts of the country, in Jammu and Kashmir State, first round of intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Programme was formally inaugurated by the Minister for Health, today at Kanda Mohalla Nehru Park in the world famous Dal Lake by administering pulse polio drops to several children.

The Minister directed the concerned officers to ensure that the maximum number of children of the State should be covered under this programme so that their precious life is saved from fatal disease of polio and other related ailments. He said that the Government has ensured that the administration of these drops is administered to

Shinde hails National Disaster Response Force Cuttack, Jan 19: Lauding the work of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) during calamities, including one in Japan, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Sunday said the Centre would soon recommend Disaster Mitigation Medals for the brave personnel.

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jobs in different disasters by rescuing people in distress like cylone Phailin, landslide in Uttarakhand and other places, for which I recommend the proposed Disaster Mitigation Medal for them," Shinde said after taking salute at the 9th Raising Day Function of NDRF at Munduli in Cuttack.

Stating that the Centre was working to enhance the strength of NDRF from 10 battalions to 12 battalions, Shinde said plans were also made to deploy brave personnel of NDRF in major cities for immediate requirements.

"The excellent job of NDRF See Shinde On Page 07..

emphasis on the rural and far flung areas.

Minister also called for vigorous campaign to create awareness among the masses about the benefits of administering these drops to their children so that more and more people come out to take benefit of the programme launched by the Government for the welfare of the people.

On this occasion, the Minister was informed that in Srinagar district, 1,75,178 children will be immunized under the programme and around 1085390 would be administered the vaccine in the Kashmir division. At Kupwara, the Minister for CA&PD and Transport, See Several On Page 07..

‘Communal forces' should not be allowed to come to power: I&B Minister New Delhi, Jan 19: Congress leader and I & B Minister Manish Tiwary today said communal and fascist forces, which are raising their heads under the garb of nationalism, should not be allowed to come to the power as it is not in interest of the country.

In a sharp reaction to BJP' PM candidate Narendra Modi's statement that Congress did not

Govt talking of commitments instead of its performance: Mehbooba Srinagar, Jan 19: Noted trade union leader and social activist, Muntazir Mohuidin Sunday joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The p a r ty president Mehbooba Mufti welcomed Mohi-ud-din into the party fold along with his hundreds of workers during an impressive gathering at her Gupkar residence.

According to a statement issued to KNS, speaking on the occasion she said change in the political and governance system is a must to see the people of Jammu and Kashmir out of prevailing distress and hard times they have battled over the last five years and the PDP has evolved as a best alternate before them to rewrite a new history for the state.

Mehbooba said it was an encouraging trend that people from different walks of life are joining the party in good numbers, which is the clear, loud indication of acceptability of the party’s vision, See Mehbooba On Page 07..

name Rahul Gandhi as a PM candidate, asserted that the Congress party has given strong Prime Ministers to the country while BJP has given only PM candidates during the last two elections.

Dismissing Modi's statement that certain defeat is staring at the Congress See I&B On Page 07..

Govt ushered an era of peace, development: Sagar SRINAGAR, JANUARY 19: Maintaining that the Government has ushered an era of development and peace in the State, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Ali Mohammad Sagar said that certain parties in a state of frustration are trying their best to negate the achievements registered by the present coalition government in every sphere of life.

The Minister was addressing a huge gathering after laying foundation stone of Model

Village being constructed by the department of Rural Development at Tikipora Lolab in Kupwara district within cost of Rs. 1.12 crore.

MLA Lolab, Abdul Haq Khan, Ex-MLA Qaisar Jamsheed Lone, Director Rural Development Kashmir, Mir Altaf Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Itrat Hussain Rafique, Assistant Commissioner Development Kupwara, Mushtaq Ahmad Beig, other senior officers See Sagar On Page 07..

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Parliament Winter Session as both Houses were not prorogued.

During the session, the government also plans to ensure passage of some anti-corruption legislations to fight graft. A total of 126 bills - 62 in Lok Sabha and 64 in Rajya Sabha - are pending at various stages.

Several Ch. Mohammad Ramzan administered Pulse Polio drops to several children at District Hospital Handwara.

On this occasion, the Chief Medical Officer Kupwara informed the Minister that 1,34,497 children upto the age of 0-5 years will be administered polio drops at 714 polio centres set up for the purpose. He said that 2935 employees have been deployed besides 75 mobile teams for administering the polio drops to the children.

Similary, 360 children will be administered the same drops at District Hospital Handwara. Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Chief Medical Officer, Kupwara, Deputy Chief Medical Officer and other Doctors were present on the occasion.

At Baramulla, Pulse Polio Immunization Programme was inaugurated by the District Development Commissioner, Baramulla, Ghulam Ahmad Khawaja from slim area of Baramulla district today.

On the occasion, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Baramulla and field staff of the District Hospital was also present. Medical Superintendent said that 1,59,600 children under the age of 0-5 years are being covered under Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in the district. For the purpose, 737 vaccination booths was established where 2,948 Health Anganwari workers and ASHAS was engaged for the said programme. Besides, 4 mobile teams will also perform their duties.

It was given out that the vaccine has already been stocked at the all booths, besides 151 supervisors have also been appointed to monitor the whole affairs. It was told that from next day of the programme door to door survey would be conducted in order to cover the left over children.

At Gurez Tehsil, Sub Divisional Magistrate inaugurated the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in the Tehsil. The field staff was also present on the occasion.

Sub Divisional Magistrate was informed that in the Tehsil Gurez 5041 children of upto 0-5 years are being administered polio drops for which 226 employees and 12 Supervisors was deployed for 54 pulse polio centres and 03 mobile centres was also engaged for the programme.

At Budgam, Chief Planning Officer administered Pulse Polio drops to the children upto 0-5 years of age at Chief Medical Officer’s office Budgam.

Addressing after launching the drive, Chief Planning Officer Budgam, said that as many as 1,07,587 children of 0-5 years are being administered Pulse Polio drops today for which 2,404 officials has been deployed at 610 Pulse Polio Centres and booths in the district. He also emphasized that healthy society guarantees a developed nation depending upon health and sound children.

He called upon the people to come forward and avail medicare facilities kept in health institutions free of cost and ensure and immunization against dreaded diseases to safeguard their children.

At Anantnag, Pulse Polio Immunization Programme was inaugurated by the District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone today.

On the occasion, District Development Commissioner was informed that 1,56,484 children under the age of 0-5 years are being covered under Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in the district. For the purpose, 635 vaccination booths was established where 2,540 Health Anganwari workers and ASHAS was engaged for the said programme.

At Kulgam, Pulse Polio Immunization Programme was inaugurated by the District Development Commissioner, Kulgam, Jehangir Mir. On the occasion, District Development Commissioner was informed that 91,546 children under the age of 0-5 years are being covered under Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in the district. For the purpose, 520 vaccination booths was established where 2,080 Health Anganwari workers and ASHAS was engaged for the said programme.

At Bandipora, District Development Commissioner, Bandipora along with Chief Medical Officer Bandipora inaugurated Pulse Polio Immunization Programme at Aham Sharief Bandipora today where about 20 children were administered polio drops.

On the occasion, District Development Commissioner was informed that 60,375 children under the age of 0-5 years are being covered under Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in the district. For the purpose, 325 vaccination booths were established where 1300 Health Anganwari workers, ASHAS and other employees were deployed for the said programme.

At Shopian, District Development Commissioner, Shopian, Bashir Ahmad Bhat today inaugurated Pulse Polio Immunization Programme at District Hospital Shopian where several children were administered polio drops.

On the occasion, District Development Commissioner was informed that 40,400 children under the age of 0-5 years are being covered under Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in the district. For the purpose, 215 polio booths were established where 902 employees was deployed for the said programme.

At Pulwama, Chief Medical Officer, Pulwama today inaugurated Pulse Polio Immunization Programme at Old District Hospital Pulwama where several children were administered polio drops.

On the occasion, Chief Medical Officer was told that 74,106 children under the age of 0-5 years are being covered under Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in the district. For the purpose, 457 polio booths were established where 1828 employees was deployed for the said programme.

At Ganderbal, a similar function was held at District Headquarter where several children were administered Pulse Polio drops by the District Administration.

On the occasion, 43,139 children under the age of 0-5 years are being covered under Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in the district. For the purpose, 223 polio booths were established where 936 employees was deployed for the said programme.

At Leh, a similar function was held at District Headquarter where several children were administered Pulse Polio drops by the District Administration.

On the occasion, 21,511 children under the age of 0-5 years are being covered under Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in the district. For the purpose, 376 polio booths were established where 1562 employees was deployed for the said programme.

At Kargil, intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Programme was held in the Kargil district today. Despite cold and minus temperature, parents got their wards at nearest Polio Booth to administered polio drops.

To make successful of the programme, the department has dispatched logistics and vaccine to far flung areas of the district two day earlier and established 382 booths, 10 transit camps and 3 mobile teams. Besides, the department has deployed 1576 employees to cover 20,967 children of 0-5 years.

I/C Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil inaugurated the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme at District Hospital Kargil by administering polio drops to child born just two hours earlier and was kept in SNCU Unit, District Hospital Kargil.

Chief Medical Officer, Kargil and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Dr. Ibrahim Khan inspected various polio booths of the surrounding areas of Kargil town and were satisfied with the activities of the workers. All the Supervisors and workers performed their duties with dedication and commitment.

Meanwhile, Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din today formally inaugurated first round of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Programme by administering Polio drops to children at SMGS Hospital Shalimar, Jammu today.

On this occasion, the Minister asked the concerned officers and field agencies to ensure that all the targeted number of children in the State are covered under this programme to make J&K permanently a polio free State. He said immunization against polio disease holds the key to eradicate this dreaded disease from its roots. He said that the Government has made elaborate measures to ensure that each and every part of the State is covered under

the polio eradication programme.

The Minister was informed that about 8.66 lakh children are targeted to be administered Polio drops in the Jammu division with focus on cover slum areas, whereas 10.85 lakh children will be immunized in Kashmir division against the dreaded polio disease.

I&B in the Lok Sabha poll, Tiwary asserted that people will vote Congress to power in these elections also.

Another Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that Modi's speech showed that neither the BJP nor its PM candidate had an understanding of democracy.

Shinde personnel during a disaster in a nuclear power plant in Japan has made India proud," Shinde said. He said besides natural calamities, the NDRF personnel are trained and equipped to handle man-made disasters like biological, chemical, radiological and even nuclear accidents.

The Union Minister also praised the NDRF's community awareness programme as it would encourage the local people to take up rescue and relief operation on their own before arrival of any external assistance.

On cyclone Phailin that hit Odisha coast on 13th October, the Union Minister said, "I was in constant touch with the Chief Minister during the calamity. A proper coordination between the state government and the NDRF personnel helped to mitigate miseries of the affected people," he said while thanking Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the support.

Besides Patnaik, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) vice-chairman M Sashidhar Reddy, NDRF director general Krishna Chaudhury, Odisha DGP Prakash Mishra attended the function marking the 9th Raising Day of the NDRF.

Mehbooba for the political resolution and good governance, among the people. She exhorted the hope that joining of Mr Mohuidin into PDP will help in making the party strong on the ground and it was equally heartening to see people reposing faith in the democratic system to see end of their sufferings.

Taking dig at the coalition government, she said it is now talking of commitments and instead of giving an account of its performance for six years, it is making fresh promises. “The government is making fresh promises to the people besides knowing that it has not been able deliver on a single promise made to the people in 2008, she said. She said after failing to secure a deal on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) over the years, the government is saying it is now its ‘life’s mission’ to revoke the controversial act from the state. She said the government is promising uninterrupted power supply in the future but it has dismantled the entire system.

“It has been now almost three years when the panchayat elections happened in the state, and after making mockery of the system it is now, the government is pledging to empower them at the end of its tenure,” she said adding establishment of new administration units is a well thought out political gimmick at a time when NC has badly failed to get anything positive, from Autonomy to free power to cheap gas for the people. She said the NC leadership has lost the plot and ability to think about the issues facing the state. “On pitiful power scenario and poor infrastructure in the state, the NC has not only to answer about the last six years, but about the 40 years it had ruled here,” said Mehbooba.

Mehbooba said J&K is going through a difficult phase and the present government instead of making a positive impact on the ground, has held everything hostage to its inefficiency and ineptness to deliver. With the result, she said, the common man is suffering for basic amenities like power, water, ration etc. and exhorted the hope that people will now ensure that a new system, based on equality and justice, shall find its place to take the state forward on modern line.

Mehbooba said the PDP during its brief tenure in the government delivered on both political and economical fronts and put in place a structure that changed the public perception that things can’t be changed in the state. She said it was seriousness of the leadership into play to write some historical decisions, like opening of the LoC between India and Pakistan, the ceasefire on the borders or the opening of the Mughal road to connect the Pirpanchal region with the Valley, which realized a positive environment on the ground.

The PDP chief said the government has miserably failed on every front and there is virtually governance crisis prevailing in the state, which has also been responsible for the disenchantment among the people. Blaming the NC-led government of patronizing the corruption in the state, she said the institutions of decency in public life have been brazenly eroded to make it easy for the ruling party politicians to resort to corrupt practices with all impunity.

On the occasion, the senior party leader, Tariq Hameed Karra, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjoora, Aga Syed Mehmood, district president, Saifudin Bhat; Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Ghulam Mohammad Kumar, Shahnawaz Mir and others were present. (KNS)

Sagar of the Rural Development and District Administration were present on the occasion.

Sagar said that it was due to the tireless efforts of the present government that the peace was restored in the State and now the people are reaping the peace dividends. He said innumerable mega projects have been launched throughout the State for the general welfare of the people and in this regard special focus has been kept on health, widening of roads, education, PDD, Irrigation etc. ‘’Certain parties who have got frustrated by the achievements registered by the present government are trying their best to mislead the people of the state by spreading lies and false propaganda, but that the masses are aware of the work done by us and would give a befitting reply to them in near future’’, the Minister said and maintained that it is recorded history that these forces have always preferred their personal and political gains over the interests of the State.

Referring to the initiatives undertaken by the government in ensuring the participation of people at grass root level in day to day governance, the Minister said that the vibrant Panchayat Raj system has been put in place which has ensured the democratic decentralization of powers and has also accelerated the development of rural and far flung areas.

“The Government has undertaken the initiative of providing a new model villages to every constituency of the State, which would ensure the sustained and holistic development of these areas by providing the much needed facilities which would put them at par with the urban areas and accelerate their socio-economic advancement”, the Minister maintained.

Sagar while appealing to the people to come forward to avail the maximum benefit of various schemes said that these have been instrumental in providing the much needed employment to the people of rural and far flung areas besides also ensuring asset creation and holistic development of these.

DDC inaugurates IPPI campaign SAMBA, JANUARY 19- Like other parts of the country, Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) campaign was inaugurated by DDC at District Hospital Samba by administering polio drops to the children in the age group of 0-5years.

Chief Medical Officer Samba District Immunization Officer and medical Superintendent District Hospital besides doctors and senior functionaries of the Health Department were present on the occasion.Block Monitors, DHO were also present on the occasion.While speaking on the occasion, District Development Commissioner stressed to cover all the remote and far-flung areas including nomads which should be priority of the programme. He further stressed to strengthen the routine immunization besides increasing the surveillance of AFP cases.

PM to meet 8 Northeast CMs to review infra projects New Delhi, Jan 19: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet Chief Ministers of all northeastern states in New Delhi on Monday to review infrastructure and development projects in the region.

Chief Ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim will meet the Prime Minister to review ongoing infrastructural and development projects, their progress and problems being faced by many of them, official sources said.

The Prime Minister, who represents Assam in Rajya Sabha, is expected to stress upon early completion of the projects, especially those related to road, railway, telecommunication and hydroelectricity.

A number of projects in the northeast are facing environmental hurdles while progress of some are slow due to insurgency problems.

Kidnapping for ransom of those involved in implementing infrastructure projects is very common in the region which often hamper their timely completion.

The meeting is likely to pave way for early completion of the major projects which are delayed by many years due to financial constrains.

Chief Ministers like Manik Sarkar (Tripura) and Mukul Sangma (Meghalaya) are likely to draw the Centre's attention towards the need to improve border trade with Bangladesh besides improving connectivity through the neighbouring country.

India has already decided to set up a new railway line between Tripura capital Agartala and Akhaurah in Bangladesh and construct a bridge over river Feni to get access to Chittagong international port, 72 km away from Tripura's border town Sabroom, 135 km south of Agartala.

Another project, connecting Mizoram through Myanmar's Kaladan river is also being implemented but running behind schedule.

The Prime Minister is also likely to take stock of the progress of construction of roads along Sino-Indian border in Arunachal Prade.

R-Day arrangements finalized at Udhampur UDHAMPUR, JANUARY 19- To finalized the necessary arrangements for the celebration of Republic Day-2014 in the district, a meeting of District Officers was held under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Udhampur, Mrs. Yasha Mudgal.

Addition District Development Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, Joint Director Planning, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, District Youth Services and Sports Officer besides heads of various departments including police, representative of schools and colleges were present in the meeting.

It was divulged in the meeting that the day would start with playing of Shehnai Vadan at stipulated places by the District Information Centre in the wee hours, followed by Flag hoisting by VIP at PG Degree College for Boys, Udhampur and march past by the contingents of District Police, SKPA, Forest Protection Force, NCC and school children of various educational institutions. Cultural programmes and physical display by school students would also be presented on the occasion.

Sadhotra distributes financial assistance under welfare schemes Development gets impetus with restoration of peace in J&K: Sadhotra JAMMU, JANUARY 19 - Minister for

Planning and Development, Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today said that a massive effort is underway to ensure inclusive development of the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir with focused attention on remote and far-flung areas.

Addressing a largely attended public meeting at Halka Panchayat in Marh, the Minister said while thrust is being laid on ensuring infrastructural development in key sectors like roads and building, health, education, power and drinking water sectors, special attention is being towards prioritizing employment generation schemes.

Mr Sadhotra expected continued support of people in implementing developmental agenda and assured that all necessary measures are being taken to meet basic requirements of the people in the far flung

areas.

Referring to the initiatives taken for steering the state to progress and development, Mr Sadhotra said that the performance of Omar Abdullah led government is self explanatory and visible in good measure.

This effort will be taken to logical conclusion with the support and cooperation of the people, he maintained.

He said the initiatives taken in recent years have fructified in the empowerment of the people in decision making with the Panchayati Raj becoming a reality. He also referred to the Right to Information and Public Services Guarantee Acts and said these revolutionary measures are aimed at empowering the people to make government accountable. He said a new era of peace has dawned across the state that has given fillip to economic activity and spurt to developmental initiatives. He particularly made a mention of turnaround in the situation and said that peace and normalcy have created a situation conducive for enhanced economic activity and faster development.

Sadhotra cautioned the people against the nefarious designs of elements, who are hell-bent to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in the state. He appealed the people to remain united and frustrate

their designs while maintaining age old tradition of mutual brotherhood and communal harmony. He lambasted the BJP and opposition also for exploiting the sentiments of innocent and peace loving people of the state for their petty political gains.

He said that opposition trying to deceit the common people by raising false statement against the success of Omar led Government and trying to create 2008 situation to mislead the people on communal basis. He advised these parties not to get frustrated over their imminent defeat in the coming elections and forget day dreaming as the present generation is wise enough to see through their mechanizations. “They will reject the BJP and other political parties in future as well”, he maintained.

Earlier, the minister distributed the cheques as a financial assistance among the registered 20 labourer beneficiaries at the amount of Rs 1.27 lacs under J&K building and other construction worker welfare board for providing education also to their wards and under IAY other 9 beneficiaries received financial help of Rs 6.30 lacs on the same.

Responding to local demands, the Minister assured that these will be examined at appropriate level for early redressal.

Huriyat JK didn’t contact me before its formation: Geelani

To oppose alternate solutions, want implementation of UN resolutions

Srinagar, Jan 19 (KNS): Stating that he is unaware about the pre-formation details of third Hurriyat led Shabir Shah, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani said that splits among separatist leadership are in no way hurdles in settlement of Kashmir issue.

“Splits or unification of Huriyat Conference is no impediment in the process of resolution of Kashmir issue and that it is the ‘stubborn attitude’ of Delhi that is creating hurdles in its settlement,” Geelani said while talking to KNS. When asked if the Huriyat (JK) contacted him expressing its willingness to merge with his faction of Hurriyat Conference, Geelani said ‘no’. “No they did not contact me. I have no knowledge how the third Huriyat was formed.” Without naming any party or a leader, Geelani said no solution other than right to self determination is acceptable to the people of Kashmir for the permanent its settlement.

He said: “Even if the constitution is claimed to be restored, it hardly matters for us.

The policy matters differ.” He advised that Kashmir’s younger generation must not concentrate over the formations of new amalgams or the party splits but should always emphasize that the region is ‘under

occupation’ and ‘there is where all evils sprout.”

On different proposals including setting up of a joint parliament for the two divided parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Geelani said the proposal will be out rightly rejected by him. “Our ideology is clear. We want promises made with the people of Kashmir to be fulfilled and want that the UN resolutions be implemented so that people of this troubled land could decide their fate.”

Geelani stated further that New Delhi is ‘crushing the dissent’ in Jammu and Kashmir through the barrel of gun and that the ‘autocratic attitude’ of its dispensation has undermined the system of justice in Kashmir. “There rhetoric is that gun is no solution to the problem, through this they mean the gun of Mujahideen (Militants) but what about 10 million guns here that terrorize even the very basis of our society.”

Geelani stated that when youth in Kashmir are being ‘pushed to wall’, then only they resort to stone pelting. He said that stone hurling is always a reactionary action in Kashmir. “When the peaceful protests are being curbed and the ruthless treatment is given to the protesters, then only our youth pick up stones for their self defense. It is never an action but a reaction.”

Dissatisfied over the present situation in Afghanistan and in other Muslim countries, Geelani said that it seems that no one really in the Muslim world in capable of helping the people of Kashmir. “As for as Taliban is concerned I want them to stabilize their own country. Even after exodus of Soviet Union from that land, the country is still facing instability.” (KNS)

NC will form next Govt on its own: Shaheen

Jammu, Jan 19 (KNS): National Conference will emerge as the single largest party in the coming 2014 Assembly elections and will form the next govt at its own in the state. ”National Conference has been, is and will continue to remain a major player in the state”. National Conference leader Mir Sajjad Shaheen said, while referring to a joint statement of some PCC leaders who claimed that NC has lost its base in the state.According to a statement issued to KNS, while terming recently elections in four states and the debacle of Congress in these states as a trailer for the assembly polls in the state to be held later in this year, Shaheen said that the Assembly polls would mark the ‘Waterloo’ phase for Congress in Jammu and Kashmir because leadership of this party is exposed before the masses for promoting corruption and nepotism in the state.Shaheen said that some congress leaders were day dreaming and building castles in air.

"They have been saying that the next Chief Minister will be from Congress without knowing whether it would retain the seats won by it in 2008," and said that it will be routed out even in Chenab valley which it claim to be its strong bastion, he said.“Safeguarding legitimate interests of the people is a commitment of National Conference and not expediency, as it is for political chameleons who keep shedding crocodile tears during the day and plot backstabbing during dead of night”.

Srinagar suffering for want of political, administrative attention: Congress leader ‘Amira Kadal most neglected constituency in City’

Srinagar, Jan 19 (KNS): The Congress party on Sunday expressed concern over what it called the official apathy which has left the people of Amira Kadal suffering for want of basic amenities.

Addressing a one day block (Amirda Kadal) level convention where almost all office bearers especially the block presidents of district Srinagar were present, Congress leader Kadfeen Choudhry, expressed deep anguish at the displacement caused in major portions of Srinagar city allegedly as a result of government apathy and slow pace of execution in drainage and road projects, a statement issued to KNS said.

Mr Choudhry said that people of district Srinagar particularly the inhabitants of Amira Kadal are facing acute problems of accessibility as most of the roads have been dug up in these areas years back to

construct drains but never completed.

The young and dynamic Congress leader said maximum projects in Srinagar started six years back and are still nowhere near completion. “While amenities are lacking in the entire capital city the areas falling in Amira Kadal constituency are facing scarcity of drinking water, healthcare facility, quality education in governments schools, poor transport network, scarcity of essential commodities faulty public distribution system and above all no accessibility to their so called representative,” Mr Choudhry remarked.

He observed that the state and the Srinagar city in general and particularly the Amira Kadal constituency has loss so many years to modernize amenities because of lack of political direction, official lethargy and corruption.

Taking dig on the government over power

crisis he said the down turn in power scenario is a direct result of misgovernance, wrong priorities and inefficient management of the state’s economic resources.

Referring to Amira Kadal constituency Mr Choudhry said that said the youth are the worst victims of the government’s policy of nepotism, favoritism and corruption and more particularly, their present so called representative in the assembly seems more concerned about his party politics and strengthening of his roots rather than concentrating on the people who had reposed trust in him by giving a mandate to mitigate their sufferings.

Hailing the efforts put in by the Pradesh Congress Committee leadership particularly its president Prof Saif-u-Din Soz, Mr Choudhry said that given the contribution of the party leadership, it is most likely that the party will emerge as a single largest party in coming elections.

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