Yudhvir slams Smart City authorities over flood damage in residential areas
Warehouse Traders protest, demand early completion of ongoing work of Tawi River Front
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Yudhvir Sethi, Vice President of Jammu and Kashmir BJP, has strongly criticized Jammu Smart City Limited for failing to construct protective walls during the Tawi River Front development, resulting in substantial losses for people residing in the arae, as floodwaters entered their houses in Mohalla Fishery Goyal Lane and the backside Mohalla of Warehouse, causing damage to household items, including furniture, amounting to lakhs of rupees.
In this regard, Yudhvir Sethi intervened in a protest staged today by members of the Warehouse Traders Association, expressing solidarity with the affected residents. Deepak Gupta, President of the Warehouse Traders Association, joined the protest along with Charanjiet Singh, Gurvinder Ji, D.S. Jamwal, Rohit Mehra, Opinder Ji, Kanchan Singh, and others.
During his address, Yudhvir criticized the Smart City Project authorities for not taking the issues faced by the people seriously. He highlighted that a similar incident occurred last year, and despite assurances from the authorities to complete the ongoing work on the banks of River Tawi, the promises remain unfulfilled.
“The negligence of the Smart City Project authorities is unacceptable. The residents have suffered significant losses, and the authorities must be held accountable for their failure to protect the community,” he said and stressed the urgent need for action to prevent such incidents in the future.
Sethi also spoke with the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner, urging the immediate installation of machines to drain the rain and floodwater from the affected areas. He emphasized the importance of taking swift measures to mitigate further damage and protect the residents.
The protesting Warehouse Association members demanded immediate action from the authorities to address the problem and prevent future occurrences. Yudhvir Sethi assured the residents and traders that he would continue to advocate for their concerns and hold the responsible parties accountable. He called for a comprehensive review of the Smart City Project’s progress and measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
