Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as part of his ongoing pre-budget consultations held deliberations with public representatives from Poonch and Rajouri districts at the Civil Secretariat on Friday.
The discussions were attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary and Minister Javed Ahmad Rana, who represented their respective assembly constituencies – Nowshera in Rajouri and Mendhar in Poonch.
The chairpersons of District Development Councils and members of the legislative assembly from the twin border districts participated, both in person and through virtual mode, an official spokesman said.
Addressing the participants, the chief minister reiterated that the purpose of these consultations was to gain firsthand insight into the priorities and aspirations of people through their elected representatives.
“When we undertake new projects, it is our duty and responsibility to ensure that ongoing projects are completed with as much priority as new ones. Every project belongs to people and all ongoing works need to be completed on time,” Abdullah said.
He assured that the issues and priorities raised by the representatives had been duly noted and would be considered for inclusion in the upcoming budget.
“You are the primary stakeholders — you meet people daily and understand their most pressing concerns. Our aim is to involve you in planning and development so that the voices of people find a place in our governance,” he said.
The chief minister emphasized the crucial role of elected representatives in grassroots governance, stating that their feedback and inputs were vital in ensuring effective administration.
“Nobody understands the people and their issues better than you. We want to take Jammu and Kashmir to new heights of development and progress,” he said.
During the meeting, the deputy commissioners of Rajouri and Poonch presented district-wise updates on capex works that would be prioritized in the upcoming budget session.
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