SRINAGAR: Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday highlighted a wide range of public issues during Zero Hour, pressing the government to address deficiencies in healthcare, education, infrastructure, public utilities, and administrative services across multiple constituencies.
MLA Shagun Parihar flagged vacant specialist posts at District Hospital Kishtwar, including the urgent requirement of an anaesthetist and radiologist to ensure uninterrupted medical services.
MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone demanded extension of the Power Amnesty Scheme for another year to provide relief to consumers facing disconnection issues.
Raising concerns over manpower shortages in Budgam, MLA Shafi Ahmad Wani pointed to vacant posts of Deputy Chief Education Officers, Zonal Education Officers, headmasters, and principals in higher secondary schools.
MLA Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Mir sought resumption of construction work on the long-pending Government Degree College Rajpora, which has remained stalled for years.
MLA Javaid Riyaz Bedar demanded posting of an Executive Officer in Municipal Committee Pattan and filling of vacant ZEO and BDO posts in his constituency.
MLA Tariq Hamid Karra raised the issue of alleged inflated electricity bills due to load enhancements carried out without consumer consent, seeking government intervention.
MLA Devinder Kumar Manyal stressed timely admissions for NEET-PG candidates to safeguard the interests of aspirants from the region.
MLA Prof Gharu Ram Bhagat sought clearance of long-pending dues of depositors in the J&K SCARD Bank.
MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para demanded deployment of a radiologist at District Hospital Pulwama to strengthen diagnostic services.
MLA Javaid Ahmad Mirchal called for filling vacancies in the Health and Irrigation departments, while MLA Choudhary Mohammed Akram sought release of the provisional list of field functionaries in the Agriculture Production Department and streamlining of the National Pension System.
MLA Muzaffer Iqbal Khan raised concerns over rehabilitation of families affected by road slippages and also sought expansion of hostel facilities for postgraduate students in Pahari Hostels.
MLA Surinder Kumar highlighted disparities in LPG service access between rural and urban areas.
MLA Zaffar Ali Khatana demanded filling of key administrative posts, including SDM Kokernag and Executive Officer Municipal Committee Kokernag, while also supporting extension of the Power Amnesty Scheme.
MLA Arjun Singh Raju called for improvement of road infrastructure to ensure smooth operation of SRTC buses in his constituency.
MLA Javaid Iqbal sought a probe into the mysterious deaths reported in Budhal, Rajouri last year and demanded additional bus services to improve connectivity.
MLA Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad Pardesi urged formulation of a plan for optimal use of the vacant GB Pant Hospital premises, citing inadequate healthcare facilities in surrounding areas after relocation of the paediatric hospital.
MLA Satish Sharma called for an inquiry into damage to recently constructed volleyball and badminton courts due to rains and also demanded deployment of a fire tender in his constituency.
The Zero Hour proceedings reflected widespread concerns across Jammu and Kashmir, with legislators urging timely government action to improve governance and service delivery.
