JAMMU, OCT 28: Poor road conditions, irregular electricity supply, inadequate drinking water, defunct streetlights and pending land compensation emerged as key concerns during a public grievance camp organised by BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, on Wednesday.
Residents and deputations from several localities approached the MLA, seeking intervention in civic and administrative matters that they said required the attention of the concerned government departments. Randhawa assured the participants that genuine grievances would be taken up with the appropriate authorities and pursued for necessary action.
The public darbar was coordinated by J&K BJP Swachhta Abhiyan Department Convenor Er. Dil Bahadur Singh Jamwal and Co-convenor Er. T.K. Sharma.
The interaction witnessed participation from Talab Tillo, Samba, Lakshmipuram Banbatab, Purkhoo in Domana, Udhampur, Raghunathpura, Lower Thather, Gandhi Nagar, Last Morh, C.H. Lane Roop Nagar, Karan Nagar, Extension Sainik Colony, Marble Market, Digiana and Kunjwani.
Civic infrastructure and essential services figured prominently in the complaints. Residents demanded repairs and blacktopping of damaged roads, renovation of internal lanes and drains, improved drinking water supply and measures to address electricity-related problems, including transformer upgradation. The issue of non-functional streetlights was also brought to the MLA’s notice.
The deputations further sought the construction of crate protection walls and installation of drain gratings at identified locations, highlighting the need for improved local infrastructure and effective drainage arrangements.
Among the administrative matters raised was a demand for compensation for land acquired by the Public Health Engineering Department. Participants also highlighted concerns relating to municipal services, local administration and police functioning, including issues concerning Domana Police Station.
Listening to the grievances, Randhawa stressed that public representatives must remain accessible to citizens and responsive to problems affecting their daily lives. He said grievance camps provide an important platform for people to present their concerns directly and facilitate communication with the departments responsible for resolving them.
Randhawa took up several matters with the concerned officials during the programme and urged them to act promptly. He assured the participants that genuine issues would be pursued to ensure appropriate action without unnecessary delays.
Er. Dil Bahadur Singh Jamwal said regular public grievance camps help strengthen grassroots engagement and identify problems requiring administrative intervention. He emphasised the need for effective coordination so that citizens’ concerns reach the appropriate departments and receive due attention.
Er. T.K. Sharma highlighted the importance of direct interaction between residents and public representatives, stressing that consistent follow-up with the concerned authorities is essential for securing timely relief.
The grievance camp brought together residents from multiple localities to raise issues concerning basic amenities, public services and administrative functioning. While assurances were given regarding follow-up, the programme’s press release did not specify resolution deadlines or confirm the final disposal of individual complaints.
