Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday urged the incumbent Governor’s administration to ensure all basic amenities to the people during the month of Ramadan.
Presiding over a meet of officer bearers and functionaries,called specifically to ascertain the difficulties of the people in view of theundergoing holy month, NC general secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar said thatthe Governor’s administration is duty bound to ensure all basic and effectivefacilities to the people during the pious month.
“The prices of all essential items including fruits,vegetables and other Ramadan specific items like dates etc should be conspicuously displayed at all market placesand shops. Digital price boards should be set up for the benefit of people atvarious places. The government is duty bound to provide hassle free parkingfacilities at various places in particular near the prominent mosques andshrines of the state,” he added. He said,”It’s expected of the incumbent Governor’s administration to ensure steady ration supply at all depot centres. Itwould be appreciable if the administration increases the quota of sugar forthis month. The roads and alleys leading to mosques and shrines of the valleyand the state in general should be lit up so that people don’t face anydifficulty during evening and early morning hours. I urge the administration todepute area specific flying squads in various markets to ensure pricestability, besides that divisional administration should make public the specificphone numbers or email addresses where the common masses can lodge theircomplaint against any irregularity, black marketing or price rise. Moreover thesteady electricity supply and water supply must be ensured,” he said.