BJP led by its State Vice-President Parmod Kapahi, who is also the President of Bhagwati Nagar Welfare Association, laid the foundation stone for the construction of Playground near 4th Tawi bridge, Bhagwati Nagar, Ward No. 14 falling under Jammu West Constituency in the august presence of large number of prominent persons from the locality.
Parmod Kapahi while laying the foundation stone, said that the BJP is committed to provide the best infrastructure for the convenience of the public. He also praised the local MLA and BJP State President Sat Sharma for his concentrated efforts for the welfare of the general masses. He said that MLA is doing his all out effort for the development of the area.
Parmod Kapahi said that it was the long pending genuine demand of the local people to provide a proper space for the playing activities to the children and now Sat Sharma has taken this welcome step by allocating 11 Lakh rupees out of Constituency development Fund (CDF) for the construction of sports stadium. He also said that the MLA is furthering the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the future of the youth by promoting the slogan of “Khelo India”.
Kapahi said that this playground will provide the children with opportunity for their overall development as the age old saying goes like “Sound mind resides in sound body”. He also said that this step will also restrict the drug menace in the area, by changing the direction of the forces within the youth and directing it towards the constructive works.
Asha Sharma, Darshan Lal, Ashok Singh Chib, Raj Singh Chib, Rajinder Tikoo, Santosh Bhagat and others were among the prominent persons present on the occasion.