CM’s visit disappoint may in Kishtwar

Omar for better road network to boost rural economy
Kishtwar : The recent visit of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, first since the new dispensation came into power in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, disappointed many in this mountainous district.
Much was being expected from the Chief Minister, who had not till now, paid even a single visit to the district since taking over the reign of powers in the state. However, he came and returned leaving the locals guessing as what was the basic purpose of the visit.
The state government has proposed a 212 crore road project to the Centre to increase connectivity in far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir and boost their economy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, while addressing a public rally, here.
"A Rs 212 Crore road project for linking Dacchan, Marwah, Paddar and other areas in Kishtwar district has been prepared and forwarded to the Centre for funding," he added.
Unless roads are built and far-off areas made accessible required progress in health, education and other important sectors cannot be achieved, he said.
"Our endeavour is to remove poverty and backwardness of far-flung areas by creating dependable road network which in turn will generate wide ranging economic activities", the Chief Minister said.
However, away from the media glare and publicity, the local residents feel ignored and dejected. "Nothing has been talked in real sense", a local resident Abdul Rashid said adding, "Everything said in the public meeting has been said since years but the ground situation remained same". Another resident Bal Krishan termed the visit of chief minister a "Mazzak" with the people of this mountainous district. he said that people were having high expectations from CM but all in vain.