Uri, January 24 (KNS): Demonstrating a commitment to hands-on governance, the Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Uri Assembly Constituency and senior National Conference leader, Dr. Sajjad Shafi Uri, is reaffirming the public mandate through proactive engagement in his constituency.
In a statement issued to KNS, As severe winter conditions gripped the region, compelling most residents indoors, Dr. Uri undertook an extensive tour across Uri, Boniyar, and Sheeri. Braving heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, he conducted surprise inspections of local hospitals to assess healthcare delivery.
Drawing upon his professional background as an MBBS doctor, the MLA personally reviewed the availability of paramedical staff and enquired after the well-being of patients, underscoring his particular focus on medical services during the harsh weather.
In a bid to ensure connectivity and mobility, Dr.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelUri on Friday directed departments, including the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and the Roads & Buildings (R&B) Department, to deploy machinery on a "war footing" to clear snow-blocked roads. Official reports indicate that approximately 70 percent of roads in the Uri Sub-Division have since been restored.
The MLA also dedicated several hours at the Tehsil Headquarters in Boniyar, meeting with Tehsildar officials to review the operations of the emergency control room. He personally monitored relief and response activities, an effort observed and later commended by local residents for its diligence and direct approach.
The day-long initiative has drawn widespread praise, with even political observers acknowledging that such sustained and proactive field engagement by an elected representative marks a notable development in the constituency's recent history. (KNS)