Jammu, Sept. 12 -- The Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and former minister, Raman Bhalla, on Friday strongly condemned the administration for its consistent failure to implement flood protection measures over the last decade.

He held the authorities responsible for the large-scale loss of property and agricultural livelihoods in Jammu province, particularly in areas severely affected by the recent floods in late August.

During his visit to flood-hit villages, including Dharap, Dharap Kothey, and Shergarh in Jammu district, Bhalla interacted with distressed families and farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated. He expressed grave concern at the widespread destruction, noting t...