Govt indulged
into deceit tactics to
Deny powers to
Panchayats: Mufti
Srinagar, April 28 (VOS) Charging National Conference led
coalition regime with eroding sanctity of all democratic institutions, patron
of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohamamd Sayeed today rejected the
logic given by the government for delaying the process of empowering Panchyati
Raj Institutions in the State.
“Almost one year has been passed after completion of the
Panchayat elections but neither Block nor District Committees have been
constituted so far. Instead of constituting these committees the government has
been brazenly giving one after another excuse for undermining Panchayati Raj
Institutions in the State”, Mr Sayeed said while addressing a public meeting at
village Kot in Raipur-Domana assembly. In this meeting a large number of
Panchayat members and retired bureaucrats joined PDP.
In an obvious reference towards excuse given by the government
in delaying the process of strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions, Mr Sayeed
said that elections of four Legislative Council seats, reserved for Panchayat
members, have nothing to do with constituting Block and District Committees.
“Empowering Panchayats and conducting elections of Legislative Council seats
are two separate things and there is no reason for the government to delay
empowerment of Panchayats by taking excuse of Legislative Council elections”,
he observed and regretted that government’s intention was not clear on
strengthening Panchayats. “It is not the question of implementing 73rd or
74thamendments but the real issue is delegating powers to the
Panchayats like other parts of the country to make Panchayati Raj Institutions
strengthen in Jammu and Kashmir”, he said but hastened to add that government
was not interested to strengthen democratic institutions at grass root level
and rather indulged in deceit tactics to hoodwink the people.
He also took the Congress to task for not taking serious steps
to strengthening Panchayats in Jammu
and Kashmir
Mr Sayeed reminded that it was during the PDP led regime that
elections of the Urban Local Bodies were held and democratic character of these
bodies was restored. “It was all due to the commitment of the PDP to strengthen
democratic institutions that elections of the Urban Local Bodies were held
after a gap of more than two decades”, he said and added that an honorarium was
fixed for the elected representatives of Urban Local Bodies to give them
honour and respect. “PDP led regime had maintained democratic character of the
Urban Local Bodies by delegating adequate powers to these bodies and by
recognizing role of elected representatives in the functioning these bodies”,
he said.
He, however, expressed his anguish that present regime has
failed to even conduct election of the Urban Local Bodies which were due in the
month of February 2010. “For the last more than two years, this government has
been delaying Urban Local Bodies elections with one or other excuse just to
control these bodies through undemocratic means”, he said and added that during
the last three years this regime has undermined all prestigious democratic
institutions be it Assembly, Urban Local Bodies or Panchayati Raj Institutions.
He further mentioned that it was during the regime of PDP that
equal treatment was given to all regions and sub-regions of the State. “Our
Government had carved out a path of equitable development in the State”, he
said and mentioned that functioning of the government was streamlined by
bringing transparency and accountability in the government. He pointed out that
recruitment process was institutionalized to ensure fair selections.
He, however, regretted that present dispensation has failed to
bring transparency and accountability in the government and the government has
been adopting pick and choose policy in sanctioning funds for developmental
activities. He especially mentioned that instead of treating all regions
equally, the government was discriminating different areas in allotting model
villages.
Responding to the demands raised by local people, Mr Sayeed that
his party would take up these demands at appropriate platform their rederessal.
In the public meeting, Chaman Lal, M L Kalotra, Jagdish Raj, Behari Lal Shatri
along with large number of their supporters joined PDP.
Trilok Singh Bajwa, Thakur Balbir Singh, Ved Mahajan, Hussain
Ali Bafa, Suram Singh Chib, Rajinder Manhas, Suresh Sharma, Anil Gour, Vikram
Singh, Parbhakar Singh, Sarpanch, Ajay Singh Sarpanch, Prem Singh, Ashok Bhat,
R K Pardeshi and other leaders addressed the meeting.
Hurriyat (M) Welcomes Banki Moon’s
statement on Kashmir .
Urges him to persuade Indo-Pak to
initiate dialogue.
Srinagar, April 28 (VOS) Welcoming UN
Secretary general Banki Moon’s statement on Kashmir in New Delhi, Hurriyat
Conference led by Mirwiaz Umar Farooq has
hoped that Moon will use his good office to seek a permanent solution of Kashmir issue
according to UN resolution. “ Kashmiri nation has been sacrificing for last
seven decades to seek a permenet solution of the dispute and nobody can even
imagine how terribly they are suffering.” Spokesman of the amalgam said in a
statement to VOS. Hurriyat has appeled Moon to exert pressure on India to stop ‘human rights violations’ in Jammu and Kashmir India and Pakistan
for a meaningful dialogue process keeping in view the prevailing situation in
south Asia .” Asserted Hurriyat Spokesman.
Meanwhile Hurriyat has condemned
police action of placing senior separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah under House
arrest in Jammu
Malik hails Moon’s statement on
Kashmir, Meets Imran Khan.
Says,“ Sec. General has raised voice
for oppressed Nation.”
Srinagar, April 28 (VOS) Reiterating
that Kashmir dispute was the biggest hurdle in way of prosperous future of
Inida and Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation front Chairman Mohmmad Yasin
Malik said that for a
permanent development , top leadership of both these countries should take all
their political class along in seeking the resolution of the dispute. Malik
made the remarks in a meeting with Cricketer Turned Politician and chairman of
the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaaf Imaran Khan in Lahore New
Delhi , Malik said, “ It is the endeavour of UN and other nations
around the globe to see a peaceful settlement of Kashmir
issue.” He added “ Even
Kashmiris also want a peaceful solution of the issue and therefore the people
of Kashmir should be taken on board.”
According to VOS,
Malik while talking to Imaran Khan said, “We appreciate Moon’s statement on Kashmir . He has undoubtedly talked for the oppressed
nation.” He said that he has repetedly asked India
and Pakistan to
‘institutionalize’ the dialogue process on Kashmir .
However he added that it was but necessary that all the political parties in
the two countries are involved in the process. “ All have to get united for seeking
settlement of the issue.” Malik is believed to have said Khan. Cautioning
against throwing the issue into cold storage, JKLF Chief said, “ Freezing the
issue can have disastrous impact .”
Meanwhile
Tehreek e Insaaf Chief Imran Khan while welcoming Yasin Malik said, “We
appreciate Jammu and Kashmir
While hailing Yasin’s role in the on
going movement, Imran said that settlement
of Kashmir issue was key to peace and prosperity of South
Asia .
Freedom Party hails Banki Moon’s Kashmir statement.
Blames govt. for dividing Kashmir
on sectarian and communal lines.
Srinagar, April 28 (VOS) Freedom party
headed by senior separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah has welcomed UN secretary
general Banki Moon’s statement on Kashmir and said that India should initiate a
dialogue process with Pakistan on the issue. “ Moon’s statement is a major step
forward for establishing peace in sub continent.” Party leader Molana Tari said
in a statement to VOS.
Meanwhile
party has lashed out at govt. for what it said “deliberately’’ foiling the Jammu Jammu Jammu Kashmir
on sectarian and communal lines.” Alleged Freedom party.
KISS welcomes
statement of UN Chief on Kashmir
Urges UN to
support Round Table on Kashmir
Srinagar, April 28 (VOS) Kashmir institute of Strategic Studies
has welcomed the statement of UN chief Ban Ki Moon on Kashmir and for his
future efforts to resolve the long pending dispute. Kashmir Institute of Strategic Studies
(KISS) in a communiqué to UN has urged to support a round table conference on
Kashmir to be organized by KISS, by inviting the elected representatives from
the Jammu & Kashmir, including observers from India
and Pakistan India and Pakistan Institute of Strategic Studies is planning to organize two day
roundtable conference on Kashmir in Nigeria Falls
Canada , wherein elected
representatives , Leaders of opposition , journalists , from both side of Kashmir will participate and give recommendations to
their Governments .
“This will be a first big Confidence Building Measure towards
making conducive atmosphere for talks aimed at resolution of Kashmir conflict,”
we will be writing the Chief minister Omar Abdullaha and PM of
other side of Kashmir for its
sponsorship and particaption, observed Khalid.
Farooq, Omar
& Sheikh Nazir express sympathies with Imam of Hazratbal Shrine
According to the Party spokesman, the
NC leaders have expressed sympathy with the bereaved family and have prayed for
her place in Jantul Firdoos. The additional General Secretary of the Party
Sheikh Mustafa kamal and Rural Development minister Ali Mohammad Sagar have
also expressed their sympathies with the Peerzada family.
ARMY ORGANISES SEMINAR ON ENHANCING
Srinagar, April 28 (VOS) The two days
seminar on “ENHANCING JAMMU AND KASHMIR’S PRIDE” finally culminated
today after an exchange of ideas on the subject by a versatile league of
speakers from all parts of the country. Major General Gurdeep
Singh, AVSM, General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency Force (Victor), Mr
Samir Yasir, Dr Shah Faisal, Mr Nitin Pai and Mr Ajai Shukla today focused on
‘Role of Security Forces, Civil Administration, Awam and Media in enhancing
Jammu and Kashmir’s Pride and Dignity’.
Major
General Gurdeep Singh, AVSM, General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency
Force (Victor) highlighted the role of Security Forces in further enhancing the
Pride and Dignity in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Shah Faisal, the pride of Jammu and Kashmir dwelt on various aspects which are
needed by the Civil Administration and the Awam to contribute in enhancing the
Pride and Dignity and Mr Sameer Yasir from IUST spoke on Media’s role in Jammu and Kashmir whereas Mr Ajay Shukla deliberated upon
the role of National Media in Jammu
and Kashmir
The
subject for the day invited discussions as Kashmiri Awam has been closely
connected to it for a very long time. Audience and the speakers shared the
invaluable contribution made by Security Forces in development of Jammu and Kashmir and in Enhancing Jammu and Kashmir ’s Pride. Role of Media as a watchdog
was again appreciated by speakers as well as audience. Speakers
projected the need for Security Forces and Media to work together towards peace
and development of Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and
Kashmir
In
the end Lt Gen SA Hasnain, UYSM, AVSM,SM, VSM**, Corps Commander of Chinar
Corps, expressed his satisfaction over the culmination of a profound and
historic event in the history of Jammu
and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir Jammu
and Kashmir
The
seminar ended with a vote of thanks by Maj Gen Gurdeep Singh, AVSM, GOC Victor
force to the speakers who had come to be part of the Seminar and the most
inquisitive audience. This initiative of the Chinar Corps was appreciated by
one and all. College students were pleased by the efforts put in by
Army to make them realise their own ethos and cultural heritage and hoped that
more such Seminars will be conducted in future to further broaden their
horizon.
Prof Talat crafts vision 2020 for
Business School KU
Srinagar, April 28 (VOS) Crafting a vision for business education
in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and for Business School University of Kashmir
to become centre of excellence by the year 2020 Vice Chancellor University of
Kashmir Prof Talat laid
emphasis on quality research for making business education more result oriented
during an interaction with the faculty members ,scholars of Business School
here on Saturday.
Prof Shabir A Bhat director business school coordinated the
interactive session. Stressing on the need to develop a synergized vision to
achieve the ultimate goal of making the University of Kashmir as a globally
renowned institution of knowledge and learning Prof Talat said “. We should
stress on the importance of quality research for making business education more
result oriented and I advise the young faculty to take up research projects and
action research that can lead to socio economic development of the state.”
During his interaction Prof Talat focused on various areas that
can help to make the Business
School
He said “The need of the hour is to align business education
with the present and future demands of the industry in particular and the
society in general and developing the employability skills of the students so
that they can come up to expectations of the corporate world.”
He added “There is also a need to enhance the overall
personality of the students and to provide adequate exposure to the students by
providing them opportunities to interact with leading corporate executive and
renowned academicians and to get a first hand experience of the industry
through internships and industrial visits.”
He further added that these programmes will also help the
students to think creatively and innovatively and create new enterprises that
can shape the socio-economic development of the state as well as the country.
While maintaining that in today’s dynamic and competitive world
academic institutions have to compete with one another to attract to the best
brains Prof Talat acknowledged the fact that the University of Kashmir
Prof Talat appreciated the role of Director Business School
Prof. Shabir A. Bhat in providing a quality leadership o the Business School Business
School Business School
In his address to the participants Director Business
School
Minhaj-ul-Islam
has reacted on Statement.
Under the chairmanship of Maulana
Mohi-ud-Din Naqeeb in which a person named Bashir-ul-Asad’s attempts to mislead
the people by mud slinging on respectable who have worked throughout for
sectarian harmony and spreading the teachings of saints and Auliyas.
In a statement, Maulana said that
since Minhaj-ul-Islam managed to mobilize two lakh large gathering of Islamists,
the Qadiyani’s has lost nerve. He said that Qadiyani’s are trying to harm our
heritage and civilization and are working against us, our belief and faith in
Sufi Islam.
23 cylinders seized from defaulters
During the
drive, a total of 23 cylinders have been seized from several sweet shops,
hotels, restaurants from various parts of Jammu City viz Khullar Sweet Shop
Kunjwani, Pahalwan’s meat shop Gandhinagar, Papa di hatti Gandhinagar, Navdurga
Sweets Workshop Digiana which were found indulging in the malpractice of using
domestic cylinders for their commercial uses.
It is also
pertinent to note that the oil companies are losing millions of dollars on
account of passing subsidy meant for household consumers. All the seized
cylinders have been handed over to the oil companies for taking action under
LPG Control Order.
JK
State Commission for Women organizes legal awareness programme
Srinagar, April 28 (VOS) JK State Commission for Development of
Women today organized a one-day legal awareness programme in collaboration with
National Commission for Women on Female foeticide at New Millennium National
College of Education, Sarore, Jammu.
Mrs. Shamim Firdos emphasised the need
for creating awareness regarding the eradication of social evils like dowry
system, and other crime against women. She also advocated for grating the reservation
to women in all the fields.
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