Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 15: Minister for Housing, Culture and Horticulture and Congress candidate Raman Bhalla hoped that the common masses, this time rising upon the divisive politics of religion, regionalism and casteism, will again vote for holistic development of the Gandhi Nagar constituency.
Taking dig over some of the contesting candidates, who are raising questions over his credibility, Mr Bhalla said there are politicians who are coming to Gandhi Nagar constituency today to ask for your votes. You should ask these political parties and their leaders what they have done for the people of this constituency apart from issuing press notes and giving speeches, he added.
“None of them have any proven credentials and a track record, as they have been getting votes merely by exploiting the people of the State on the basis of religion, region and hollow slogans”, Minister said.
Minister was conducting door-to-door campaign in Channi and Sainik Colony areas of Gandhi Nagar constituency.
Mr Bhalla also addressed series of election meetings in Digiana, Sanjay Nagar, Trikuta Nagar, narwal and Bhatindi also. The Minister was accompanied by Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi.
Highlighting his performance as MLA Gandhi Nagar constituency, Minister said that the constituency witnessed holistic development, whether it is health sector, education sector, construction of lanes, drains and roads, water and power supply, etc.
Minister disclosed that with commissioning of a number of water supply schemes in the Gandhi Nagar constituency, people are getting safe and hygienic drinking water, new ration stores have been opened up and the whole constituency, today, is connected through a network of roads and lanes. Apart from this, around 25 tube-wells were installed in various localities of the constituency to over come water-crisis, he added.
Mr Bhalla said that electrification of number of areas in the constituency was done by getting a number of electric poles and transformers installed and upgraded, adding that around 15 schools have been upgraded to high and higher secondary level, which are catering to the needs of thousands of students at their doorsteps and all this happened due to the positive approach, sincerity and dedication of the Congress party towards the people.
He added that construction of fly over at Vikram Chowk, 6 laning of Satwari to Kunjwani road, modern facilities at cremation grounds, upgradation of schools, opening of new playing fields and Public Health Centres (PHCs) and opening of 10-beded CHC at Trikuta Nagar are also some of the works done during his tenures as MLA Gandhi Nagar.
Seeking votes for Mr Bhalla, Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi stated that the remarkable works have been done by Congress which has benefited the common masses to get their problems solved at their door steps.
He added that the rhythm of development will continue in Gandhi Nagar constituency, provided the people support and strengthen the Congress party candidate Raman Bhalla by voting in his favour.
Among others present were Bhupinder, Jai Singh, Santosh, Sonu Dogra, Asha Singh, Amrit Bali, Sita Ram, Mika, Soma, Sonu, etc.
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