DCC- U, Jammu continued distributing relief ration today among the needy and poor in view of the lockdown, under the leadership of Mr Yogesh Sawhney, Former Minister J&K and General Secretary JKPCC In Chg Jammu Urban. Aid in the form of free ration was arranged by PCC Control Room, Jammu, which reached more than hundred families in old city area, especially in the lower city area for the welfare of the residents.
The essential food items were handed over to Ms Ritu Choudhary, Municipal Corporator for Ward 7 to be distributed among families to tackle the cricis. In regards with the initiative, Sawhney said “PCC Control Room Jammu had identified needy and neglected families, regions and sections in the Jammu region who are hit badly as a consequence of the lockdown. The party is targeting these areas and helping the deserving people. The initiative is undertaken to supplement steps taken by the government in this matter.”, stated Sawhney.
Congress is striving to reach out to labourers and poor families who can’t fend for themselves in these hard times. Sawhney speaking on behalf of PCC said that the party has assumed responsiblity of the distribution of essential commodities at the door step of eligible persons to help those in need and prevent overcrowding in shops in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the lockdown, daily wage workers aren’t able to make their livelihoods and it is extremely essential that right help reaches them. Also, it is being ensured that the mechanism that may be adopted for social distancing while distributing the essential commodities in shops throughout Jammu is strictly followed.
Congress leaders involved with the distribution work included Ravinder Sharma Chief Spokesperson PCC, Harinder Gupta and Neeraj Gupta both PCC Secretaries , Ritu Choudhary Corporator W No. 7 ,P D Singh , RamaKant Khajuria , Camres David , General Secretary Anoop Gupta , Tites Gill Secretary , Banarsi Das , Abdul Rashid , Varun Mangotra Coordinator DCC , and Anand Gandotra Block President .
Sawhney also said that party members are working at ground levels to reach all possible areas where government help couldn’t reach. Relief and distribution work is being carried out by party workers voluntarily at their own levels too. Government has also not clarified how it would ensure that there is no overcrowding in shops when people come out to purchase essential commodities while the pandemic persists. He also noted other concerns with regard to security and health of the people, which the party is trying overcome. Lastly, Sawhney stated, that “people need not panic and only follow health advisories and do their part. Everybody is doing their best to fight this battle together.”
