Jammu , 13-June : J&K National Conference today staged a protest against the imposition of property tax and erratic power supply in Jammu district.
In this regard, NC activists led by Aya Singh, ex-Sarpanch and Senior Vice President National Conference District Jammu gathered in Gaddigarh area and staged protest against the government.
Talking to media persons, Aya Singh expressed the grievances of the people who are already struggling with high prices of essentials and other taxes like GST. He stated that the government’s imposition of property tax on poor people would further burden them and lead to more protests in the future.
Singh strongly condemned the government’s decision to impose property tax on the poor people. “The Party believe this decision is unjust and will only add to the already burdened individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet,” he said.
Aya Singh also pointed out the apathy of the government towards providing basic facilities to the people, who are suffering from irregular supply of electricity. He warned that if their demands are not met, the public would continue to intensify their struggle.
He warned the government that the people of Gadigarh are not willing to compromise on their basic needs and rights. He demanded that the government should focus on providing essential services to the people rather than imposing more taxes on them.
“The government should focus on providing the necessary facilities and ensuring the supply of electricity is regular. The public has been demanding for quite some time now, but no attention is given to their pleas,” he said.
Singh warned that in case the aforesaid demands are not met, the National Conference will intensify the struggle, and the party will continue to fight for the rights and welfare of the people.
Among those who participated in the protest organized by S.Aya Singh
Harjit Singh, Ajit Singh, Upkar Singh, Rajinder Singh, Manohar Singh, Devinder Singh Ashraf Ali, Paramjit Kour, Kuldeep Singh, Shunty, Ranjeet Singh Neetu and others.
