Ex-VC Labour Board decries poor sanitation in Srinagar

Former Vice-Chairman Labour Welfare Board and renowned social activist Mudasir Amin Saturday expressed resentment over poor sanitation in the summer capital.

“Srinagar Municipal Corporation has failed to ensuresanitation in Srinagar city especially near masjids and shrines in holy monthof Ramadhan. This causes immense inconvenience to people,” Amin said in astatement.

   

Amin urged concerned authorities to improve sanitationmeasures in summer capital ahead of Eid.

He appealed shopkeepers to announce discounts on clothes andeatables in view of Eid-ul-Fitr. “I also appeal authorities and trade bodies tocheck complaints of profiteering to ensure downtrodden are also able topurchase necessary products on reasonable rates” he said.

He appealed Muslims to pay Sadaqah al-Fitr before Eidprayers. “It is better to pay Sadqah-al-Fitr within these days so thatdowntrodden people are able to buy necessary items for celebrating Eid.”

He has urged authorities to put all necessary arrangementsin place and distribute sugar on eve of Eid.

“It is very unfortunate that sugar distribution has beenstopped by government among consumers. Ahead of Eid, authorities must restoredistribution of sugar without any delay,” Amin added.

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