The contribution of the Salt area in the freedom struggle is inspirational, said chief minister Harish Rawat after paying tributes to martyrs and late freedom fighters at Khumad. Addressing the gathering, the CM said that independence achieved following the sacrifices of freedom fighters should be valued. The youth should be made aware of their sacrifices to inspire them to be disciplined and keep away from negative tendencies. Commitment to progressing with high ideals will be the real tribute to martyrs and freedom fighters, said Rawat.
The CM said, “The execution of developmental works will have to be speeded up and problems being faced in the rural areas will have to be accorded priority. Special focus must be laid on ensuring quality of work,” he stressed.
Calling for fixing the deadline for completion of construction works, Rawat also expressed concern at the ongoing migration from the rural mountainous areas of the State. Officials will have to make concrete work plans to facilitate self employment for youth and stop their migration from the rural areas. Stressing on the need for vigilance during the execution of works, the CM said that negligence will not be tolerated in developmental and construction works. He also informed the gathering about the various schemes of the Social Welfare department and exhorted the people to cooperate in developmental efforts.
Speaking on the occasion the Vidhan Sabha Speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal stressed on the need for improving the work culture for facilitating the desired level of development in the State. Public representatives will also have to take the initiative for concrete works that will benefit the coming generations, he said. leader of Opposition in the Vidhan Sabha, Ajay Bhatt, former MP Bachi Singh Rawat, MlA Surendra Singh Jeena, District Panchayat member Pratap Rawat and many others also paid their tributes at the martyrs’ memorial here.
The locals also submitted a memorandum to the chief minister stating their various demands. They have demanded that the Culture department maintain the martyrs memorial, a 100-bed hospital be approved at the Devalay CHC and execution of other measures announced in the past.