JAMMU: Former Minister, Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here.

The former minister apprised the Lt Governor about various developmental issues of District Samba, which included widening of road from Swankha (Vijaypur) to Baba Chamlial via Baba Sidh Goria Dev Sthan, construction of Government Degree College at Ramgarh, construction of student hostel for girls belonging to SC category in GDC Samba, besides other demands.

Meanwhile, political activist from Rajouri, Advocate Guftar Ahmed Chowdhary also called on the Lt Governor.

He submitted a memorandum of demands for Kotranka Budhal Khawas area in particular & Peer Panjal region in general, which included, starting the work of GDC Kotranka, opening of new offices at Kotranka, Budhal and other areas, 400KVgrid station at Rajouri & 132KV grid station at Kotranka, besides establishing bank branches in far flung areas, outdoor stadium at Kotranka & Budhal, proper functioning of PHC's in remote areas and better roads in rural areas, among other issues.

The Lt Governor gave a patience hearing to the demands projected by the former minister and the Political activist, and assured them that the genuine issues put forth would be looked into for early redressal on merit.