Omar-Led Govt Accelerating Development in Chenab despite statehood delay: Javed Rana
25/04/2026
ammu, April 25 (KIP)-Senior National Conference leader and Hon’ble Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Rana, stated that despite delays in the restoration of statehood, the Omar-led government is making significant development strides in the Chenab region, particularly Bhadarwah.
He made these remarks while addressing a massive workers’ meeting in Bhadarwah on the third leg of his Chenab visit. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Mehboob Iqbal. Also present were Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta, OBC Cell Chairman Abdul Gani Teli, Abdul Qayoom Bhagwan District President Doda Rural (Bhadarwah), JKNCSU President Harshvardhan Singh, and youth leader Arun Pal Singh.
Rana said that despite numerous challenges, the Omar-led elected government is working to bring Bhadarwah back on the path of development. “The government does not lack intent. We are fully aware of how our people in Bhadarwah have suffered for over a decade due to shortages of water, electricity, roads, essential medicines, and teachers in schools. Now, the elected government is addressing past neglect by restarting all stalled schemes and projects. Many infrastructure projects have already been completed, while several others are set to be inaugurated in the coming weeks and months. Our government’s sole focus is to provide long-overdue administrative relief to our people. In the Chenab region, my ministry is working on multiple levels to safeguard local ecology and forests, ensure clean potable water, and support tribal communities in leading dignified lives.”
Rattan Lal Gupta, while advocating for the restoration of J&K’s special status, said, “From being a state founded by the Dogras to a Union Territory, the situation under BJP rule tells a grim tale of losses. Our territory was divided, special land and job rights were stripped away, and our dignity was undermined. What was once one of India’s most empowered states has been reduced to a shadow of its former self. Despite active participation in elections at all levels from DDCs to Parliament and the legislature the Government of India has not honored its commitments regarding statehood restoration, which could provide relief to our people and allow the elected government to serve them effectively.”
He further urged the party functionaries to gear up their cadre for the upcoming Panchayat and Local Bodies elections.
Senior leader Sheikh Mehboob Iqbal highlighted various issues faced by the people, to which Minister Rana assured prompt redressal.
Among others who were present included: Ghulam Ali Shakhsaz,, Abdul Afiz Butt District Secretary Doda Rural, Sheikh Irshad Laway, Mohd Ayub Nazar, Zulfkair Block Presidents, Block Secretaries and party functionaries were also present.