Sopore, October 19 (KNS) : Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, while addressing a public meeting at Warpora, Sopore, on Monday, expressed concern over the continued neglect of Sopore, stating that despite being part of the ruling dispensation, the area continues to struggle with basic developmental deficiencies.

Inam Un Nabi highlighted the deplorable condition of the Bandipora-Sopore road via Warpora, an important link connecting the two districts and questioned why the vital road continues to remain in poor condition despite its significance for daily commuters, traders, transporters and local residents.

In a statement issued, He said the condition of the road reflects the hardships faced by ordinary people, who continue to bear the consequences of inadequate attention to essential infrastructure. He urged the concerned authorities to undertake its comprehensive repair and upgradation on a priority basis.

Inam Un Nabi observed that political representation in the government must translate into visible development and tangible improvements in people’s lives.

Former District Development Council member & North Kashmir Incharge Muzaffar Dar said the continued existence of unresolved civic issues in Sopore raises serious questions about the attention being given to the town’s developmental requirements.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

AIP General Secretary Prince Parveez raised concerns over the lack of public parks and recreational facilities in Sopore despite the availability of land. He said public spaces are essential for the well-being of children, elderly citizens and families and called for available land to be utilised for creating parks and other recreational facilities.

The meeting was also addressed by Former District Development Council member & North Kashmir Incharge Muzaffar Dar and Senior Party leaders Mohammad Shafi Wani, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Sami Ullah War , Rayees Ahmad Sheikh, Mohammad Rather War, Mushtaq Ahmad War who highlighted public concerns and stressed the need for focused attention to the developmental issues confronting the area.

Senior AIP leader Mohammad Shafi Wani said that the people of Sopore deserve accountable governance, better connectivity and adequate public amenities, adding that development must be measured by improvements on the ground rather than assurances alone.(KNS)