GNS ONLINE:
JAMMU MARCH 24:–A massive protest rally was taken out in Pargwal by elected PRIs and leaders of social and political organizations against the draft report of Delimitation Commission as per which Pargwal tehsil will be the part of Akhnoor Assembly Constituency.
Speaking on the occasion, Senior Congress Leader Prabhu Singh Manhas flayed the draft report while alleging that the same was compiled by the Delimitation Commission without knowing the ground situation. Criticizing the proposed report according to which Tehsil Pargwal will be the part of Akhnoor Constituency.
He said that the move is discriminatory and sought restoration of pargwal teshil with Chammb Constituency in the final report.
He said that on the basis of topography, connectivity and distance, tehsil Pargwal part of Chammb Assembly since independence and merging this tehsils in Akhnoor Assembly Constituency cannot be justified by any of the criteria.
Later, Sub Inspector Pargwal and Tehsildar Pargwal on the directions of District Administration rushed the spot and assured them that their demands will be taken up with the highest authority among Delimitation Commission. They further assured to arrange a meeting of the elected PRIs with Deputy Commissioner Jammu regarding the issue.
On the assurance from authorities, the protest ended and traffic on the main road was made through.