Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Minister Cautions MLA on Promises Amid J&K Calamity
Following recent calamities in Jammu and Kashmir, a Union Minister advised a local legislator to be realistic about promises to the public.
The discussion centered on fuel shortages and blocked roads, specifically the Mughal Road, which is only open for limited traffic.
The Jammu-Srinagar highway is also closed.
The minister highlighted the challenges in providing essential supplies and cautioned against making commitments that are difficult to keep due to the ongoing situation.
Restoration efforts are underway, with the hope of reopening the highway to essential vehicles soon.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh advised MLA against making unrealistic promises.
The discussion focused on fuel shortages in Doda due to difficult conditions.
Mughal Road is open for single-lane traffic only.
The Jammu-Srinagar highway has been closed for nearly two weeks.
The minister is trying to open at least part of highway for essential vehicles.
- Who
- Jitendra Singh and Shakti Raj Parihar
- What
- Discussed fuel shortages and road conditions
- When
- September 7
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To address concerns about fuel supply and restoration efforts
- Official
- Jitendra Singh, Union Minister; Shakti Raj Parihar, MLA
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Road Status
- Mughal Road open for single-lane light vehicles
- Highway Status
- Jammu-Srinagar highway blocked
Sources
BRO restores road connectivity in rain-hit mountainous area of J&K’s Kathua
DRM conducts inspection of damaged railway bridges on Jammu-Pathankot section
High-level railway team inspects repair work on flood-hit bridges in Jammu division