Rajya Sabha member Ghulam Ali Khatana on Wednesday held a public darbar at the Dak Bungalow here, directing officials to prioritise resolution of grievances ranging from healthcare shortages to infrastructure delays as locals demanded completion of key projects.
POONCH MIRROR NEWS DESK FEBRUARY 20,2026
POONCH, Feb 19 — Rajya Sabha member Ghulam Ali Khatana on Wednesday held a public darbar at the Dak Bungalow here, directing officials to prioritise resolution of grievances ranging from healthcare shortages to infrastructure delays as locals demanded completion of key projects.
Addressing concerns raised by residents, Khatana assured that he would take up matters with the concerned departments for prompt redressal. He emphasised that benefits of government schemes must reach eligible beneficiaries in a transparent and time-bound manner.
“We will ensure that every legitimate grievance is followed up at the appropriate level,” Khatana told the gathering.
Among the key demands raised by locals were establishment of a Government Medical College, addressing shortage of doctors at Poonch Hospital, and completion of the Poonch University Campus and Mini Secretariat. Residents also urged inclusion of Punjabi language from nursery class, resolution of BPL card issues, and development of the district’s tourism potential.
Other concerns included increasing awareness programmes in horticulture and agriculture sectors, municipal issues, and progress on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) works.
The MP also reviewed ongoing departmental works, assessing progress of road projects, status of mobile towers, health-related issues, and implementation of horticulture schemes. He further evaluated functioning of the Social Welfare Department, School Education Department, and other developmental initiatives.
District Development Council member Choudhary Abdul Ghani, Urban Local Bodies executive member Rajiv Tandon, Poonch Assistant Commissioner Revenue Muhammad Sayeed, District Industries Centre general manager Naheem Un Nissa Bhatti, Assistant Commissioner Development Shakeel Ahmed, Haveli Tehsildar Azhar Majid, political leaders, and other district officers attended the event.
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