Former Minister and Ex MLA Bandipora Usman Majid on Thursday urged the UT administration to ensure proper arrangements in view of Muharram-ul-Haram.
In a statement issued to press, Majid said the administration should put in place all the requisite arrangements and ensure the mourners are not subjected to any kind of inconvenience across Jammu and Kashmir. “Majid calls upon the divisional administrations of Jammu and Kashmir divisions to take a holistic review of the preparations in the Shia dominated localities for the smooth observance of this holy month,” he demanded. In a statement issued on Tuesday , Majid asked the UT administration to make all the required arrangements to facilitate the people especially devotees to observe Muhharam -ul-Haram smoothly with full religious fervour and sanctity.
He has asked the concerned departments to ensure availability of uninterrupted water and power supply in and around various Imambaras. He also called for pressing into service additional water tankers especially in Shia dominated area so that devotees do not face any difficulty. He has urged the need to provide additional ration quota , essential commodities and cooking LPG to the people especially in shia dominated areas. He urged for making proper LED lighting arrangements in and around various Imambaras of the district. He has asked the officers of various departments should conduct a thorough visit to about all the shia dominated areas of Jammu and Kashmir to make necessary arrangements on the eve of Muharam-ul-Haram.
Majid also urged for making adequate medical facilities including first aid camps and additional Ambulance services in all the Shia dominated areas, he said.
