Panchayat members from Kashmir meet Rahul Gandhi

A delegation of panchayat members from Jammu and Kashmir met Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi  to press for adequate compensation for the kin of those killed in militant attacks and more secure working conditions. Panchayat members from the state under the banner of All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Coordination Committee informed Rahul Gandhi that adequate powers had not been devolved to them, posing difficulties in their work.

Militants have targeted some panches and sarpanches since the panchayat polls held in the state last year after a gap of over 30 years. The attacks have triggered resignations by elected village council representatives. The Jammu and Kashmir government has promised to take all possible steps to provide security to the panchayat members.

The Congress is a coalition partner in the government with the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir.

During a recent visit to Jharjhand the Congress General Secretary had pledged that he would fight for the rights of panchayats. He had expressed his displeasure for the fact that some of the states are not delegating power to the panchayts.

In the recently concluded Congress working Committee meeting also Rahul Gandhi had raised this issue.

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