SRINAGAR: Several public representatives and delegations called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) in Srinagar on Sunday and discussed a range of constituency-specific and sectoral issues.
Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Haji Mohammad Hanifa, met the Chief Minister along with delegations representing employees of the Power Development Department serving in Ladakh and members of the Private School Association of Kargil. The delegations highlighted issues related to their respective sectors and sought the intervention of the government. Omar Abdullah assured them that their concerns would be taken up with the relevant authorities for appropriate action.
MLA Bandipora, Nizam Ud Din Bhat, also met the Chief Minister and apprised him of various developmental and public welfare issues concerning his constituency. Omar Abdullah gave a patient hearing to the issues raised and assured that they would receive due consideration.
MLA Hazratbal, Salman Sagar, called on the Chief Minister along with a delegation of civil society members from Hazratbal. The delegation expressed gratitude to the government for resolving the long-pending issue related to the construction of the Sub-District Hospital at Habak in Hazratbal.
The delegation also discussed other developmental concerns and sought continued support for ongoing initiatives in the area. Omar Abdullah appreciated the feedback and reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening public services and infrastructure.
In a separate meeting, Salman Sagar led a delegation of the Jal Jeevan Mission Contractors' Association, which raised several pending issues concerning the association. The Chief Minister assured the delegation that their concerns would be examined and addressed in accordance with established procedures.
MLA Beerwah, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, also met Omar Abdullah and discussed various developmental requirements and public issues pertaining to his constituency. The Chief Minister reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring equitable development across all regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE), Prof. Minu Mahajan, also called on the Chief Minister and briefed him on matters relating to the functioning of the Board and the conduct of professional entrance examinations in the Union Territory.
Reiterating his government's commitment to responsive and people-centric governance, Omar Abdullah assured all the delegations and public representatives that the genuine issues raised during the meetings would receive due attention and appropriate follow-up.