Rural governance paralyzed in J&K, rural areas worst-affected: Anil Sharma
JK News Today
Jammu, June 2: All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in holding Panchayat elections in the Union Territory while pointing out that more than a year has passed since the dissolution of Panchayats on January 9, 2024.
In a strong appeal to the Union Territory administration, AJKPC president Anil Sharma, during a press conference, has called for immediate action to restore grassroots democracy and unlock developmental funds meant for rural areas.
Sharma said that failure to conduct elections within one year of dissolution has resulted in blockage of funds meant for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). These funds, he stressed, are vital for the execution of key development projects across rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
“We had hoped that once Assembly elections were conducted in Jammu and Kashmir, the Panchayat election will be held, but it didn’t happen,” said Anil Sharma
