With an intention to bridge the gap between the party and the Government, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna convened a day-long meeting with party workers at his residence on Friday. He tried to gauge the mood of the party workers.
later, the Chief Minister said that since the party was instrumental in projecting the State Government, we heard their suggestions and would incorporate it while making policies for public welfare and preparing strategy for the upcoming general election.
Speaking at the meeting of Congress party office-bearers and workers held at his residence, he said that in fulfilling public’s expectations, the party organisation also played an important role along with the Government. There was a relationship of trust between the Government and the people. State Government was accountable to the people. Party workers and office-bearers were the “kawach” and “kundal” of the party and would be given due respect. Their suggestions would be implemented. State
could progress with the support of party office-bearers and workers.
To know about the problems being faced by people in remotest areas, he himself would be visiting far-off areas. He reiterated that the State Government was dedicated to addressing the public grievances. The Central and the State Governments were making constant efforts to develop all areas equally in the State. The Planning Commission’s vice-chairman, in a recent meeting, had appreciated the work being done by the State Government. Several schemes for the welfare of the backward sections and minorities had been implemented and a law enacted to ensure that the benefits meant for minorities reached them. State government has revised minimum wages of labourers.
To cope with power shortage, UPCl was buying electricity worth Rs 2 crore daily to ensure that power cuts were lesser. The State’s position is far better than Uttar Pradesh, where people have to face more than 12 hour power cuts. The Chief Minister met party workers from all over the State and heard their suggestions. He said officials concerned would be directed to hear the suggestions of party workers. The programme was also addressed by Uttarakhand Incharge Anees Ahmed and State Congress president Yashpal Arya.