Jammu: An 11-member delegation representing various Sikh organizations met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Saturday, an official spokesperson said.
Led by All J&K Sikh Coordination Committee chairman S Ajit Singh, the delegation put forth several issues pertaining to the community, including Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Board elections in the light of recent directions issued by the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, he said.
The HC on Wednesday ordered that the “status quo” as on date be maintained with regard to elections to the Gurdwara Parbandhak Board in Kashmir division.
The delegation also expressed gratitude towards Sinha for being sensitive to the issues of the Sikh community and making sincere efforts to solve them with alacrity, the spokesperson said.
He said the LG gave a patient hearing to the members of the delegation and assured them that all the genuine issues raised during the interaction would be taken up with the concerned quarters of the administration for appropriate action.
Meanwhile, a delegation of local residents from Latti, Udhampur called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan.
The delegation headed by Sarpanch Kasturi Lal Gupta projected various issues of the area pertaining to the establishment of Kendriya Vidyalaya School; promotion of Tourism; augmentation of educational, sports & health facilities, etc.
The Lt Governor while interacting with the members of the delegation assured them that their demands would be looked into earnestly for their redressal on merit.
Sandhya Gupta, Chairperson of Women Club – Meri Pehchan met the Lt Governor and briefed him on the upcoming initiatives of the organization for the promotion of Tourism, Dogra Culture, and women empowerment.
Later, former Ranji Player from J&K Rajesh Gill also called on the Lt Governor. Gill has been selected to represent the Indian Veterans Cricket Team in the World Cup to be played in South Africa from 6th March.
The Lt Governor wished the veteran cricketer success in the upcoming International tournament.
