Srinagar, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Showkat Ahmad Mir on Saturday said addressing public grievances and ensuring timely resolution of people’s issues remained the foremost priority of the Omar Abdullah-led government and elected representatives.
Mir made the remarks while interacting with NC leaders, office-bearers, workers and public delegations from Central, North and South Kashmir. The delegations apprised him of issues confronting people in their respective areas, following which he took up several matters with senior officials of the concerned departments and sought their early resolution.
He said the government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was working to translate people’s aspirations into tangible action, with the administrative machinery focused on public welfare and delivery of essential services.
Mir said the government remained committed to fulfilling the promises made by the National Conference ahead of the elections.
“The purpose of power is not to occupy positions; it is to serve the people. Power is a means to raise the voice of the people in the legislatures, address their grievances and protect their rights and dignity,” he said.
He urged party workers to maintain close contact with the public and make service a central part of their political and organisational responsibilities. He also called for taking the party’s programmes and agenda to the grassroots.
Mir said restoring direct contact between the government and people was among the significant achievements of the present administration.
“The National Conference does not view governance merely as an exercise of authority. Our politics has always been rooted in service, justice and the empowerment of the people,” he said.
