Engagement of porters: Bhat asks admin to clear doubts

Senior PDP leader Nizamuddin Bhat on Thursday sought the intervention of administration for just and amicable resolution of a problem arising out of porters aspiring engagement in defence services.

In a statement here, Bhat said, “Elements hell bent toexploit the simple and legitimate service issue have started creatingmisgivings among the deserving class for such jobs in Bandipora district.”

   

Referring to distress expressed by local porters in variousquarters, Bhat said they have concerns for livelihood and expect a fair dealfrom authorities making the engagements. “While the defence authorities ensureemployment to all, there are exploiters trying to malign the whole process. Itis where the administration can help in removing doubts and should intervenebefore innocents are misled for harboring doubts.”

He hoped that those who protest will also ensure that theydon’t spread canards. Bhat also appealed to depoliticise the issue as it hassensitivities involved which need to be given priority for larger interests.

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