Promising a common minimum programme for the newly formed JMM led Hemant Soren Government, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh , on Friday, said that the party will ensure that developmental works takes place properly in the State. Ramesh was addressing a public gathering at Saranda in West Singhbhum.
“Since the Congress party is participating directly for the first time in the last 13 years, it is the duty of the party to ensure that the developmental programmes are implemented in the state in a proper way. The common minimum programme of the Government will be prepared and presented before the people of the state within a week’s time,” said Ramesh.
According to Ramesh, in addition to the co-ordination committee, a high level committee will also be formed to keep a close vigil on the activities of the government. Ramesh reiterated that the present alliance has been formed not just to form a government in the state; rather it has been formed for the Parliamentary elections. “The Congress will contest on 10 seats in the next Parliamentary elections, while JMM to contest on 4 seats,” added Ramesh. He also added that the sense of happiness is now returning to Saranda, which could be clearly seen on the faces of the people living here. “The silence which used to be spread here earlier in the past, expressed the horrible situation of the area,” said Ramesh.
Speaking about Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, he said that the next general elections will be fought on the basis of the priorities. “I don’t take Modi as a challenge, Parliamentary elections will be fought between the two parties,” he added. Ramesh on Friday reached Saranda at around 11 am and stayed there for about three and a half years. During his stay, Ramesh inaugurated a 7 Km road from Makranda to Phulwary worth Rs 52.75 lakh. He also inaugurated a bridge at Digha Tola on line from Makranda. Ramesh promised to the people of Sarnada that construction work of all the 11 roads will be completed before December. later, he also addressed a public gathering at Paro Dih village at Makranda.