Kargil, Feb 28: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akoon held a meeting with the members of All Casual Union Kargil Ladakh.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, Deputy SP Headquarter Nitin Yadav, Secretary All Casual Labour Union Kargil Ladakh, Asgar Ali besides other members of the union.

During the meeting, Asgar Ali forwarded some demands and issues of the casual labours. In this regard, CEC Kargil informed the members of the union that the UT Level Committee is going to submit the report to the LG Ladakh soon.

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CEC Dr Jaffer also said that the same report will be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India before the Model Code of Conduct ahead of Lok Sabha election.

The CEC also assured that UT Administration along with both the Hill Councils are on the same page for the genuine demands of the casual labourers.

He also assured the members of the union that their demands will be taken up with the higher authorities. The CEC said the Honourable LG Ladakh is keenly in this matter and his approach to people friendly attitude will help to push forward the matter to Govt. of India.

CEC Dr Jaffer asked union members not to choose strike which will hamper the essential public services ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.

The union members appreciated the positive assurance of CEC Kargil and agreed not to go for strike. They also thanked DC and Deputy SP Kargil for their cooperation and understanding their issues.

The union members decided to approach their demands through dialogue and deliberations and hoped for the positive outcome of their genuine demands.