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KISHTWAR: DPAP Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday assured the people of landlocked areas of Marwah and Warwan in Kishtwar district, that if mandated to power his government will construct tunnel, provide electricity, cellular connectivity and establish tourism authority for these untapped scenic spots of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing media persons at the end of four-day tour of Marwah and Warwan areas, Azad said he will also ensure that the magnificent and untapped tourist spots are turned into ‘Switzerland’ as the successive governments have over the years ignored these far-flung villages.
“During my stay in Marwah and Warwan areas for four days, I could assess the situation myself. There is no electricity; mobile connectivity is zero while roads are nowhere to be seen. These landlocked areas need to be connected through tunnels so that the residents have access to rest of the country throughout the year,” said Azad.
The residents recalled the contribution of the former chief minister in the establishment of hospitals, road, degree college and higher secondary and high schools.
Azad further assured them that a special police recruitment drive would be conducted for the youth of these areas.
“Apart from a special police recruitment drive for the youth of Marwah and Warwan areas, I will ensure that more blocks and schools on modern lines would be established once coming to power,” he said.
Chairman DPAP was accompanied by Vice-Chairman G M Saroori, General Secretary Choudhary Haroon Khatana, Chief Spokesperson Salman Nizami, Provincial General secretary Shafiq Shabnam, District president Shabir Lone, Spokesperson Shariq Saroori, Block President Marwah Ghulam Mohd Wani, Sr DPAP leader Ch Anwar Phambra, Block President Warwan Ghulam Rasool Wani and other leaders during his three-day tour of distant Marwah and Warwan areas of Kishtwar district.