“Jal Sahelis” (Friends of Water)-a group of women working for water conservation and pond rehabilitation in the Delkand region of Uttar Pradesh-called on political parties to include water resources protection, water restoration, water structure division, except in 2022 In addition to the correct implementation of the MNREGA plan in the declaration of the UP Congress poll in the year, land and houses were allocated to the landless.

They handed over a copy of the “Public Declaration” to Swatantra Dev Singh, chairman of the BJP national unit; Ajay Kumar Lallu, chairman of the UP Congress unit, and leaders of the Samajwadi party participated in a plan organized here on Friday.

At the press conference that day, the national coordinator “Jal Jan Jodo Abhiyan” Shivani Singh said: “The geographical location of Bundelkhand is different in Uttar Pradesh. It is distributed in hilly areas and the area is prone to drought. A few years ago, the area was After ten years of drought, people had to migrate in search of livelihoods and water. The 13 million people living in the area depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. About 40%-50% of the population regularly migrate to cities and other states in search of small jobs.” With the release of the public declaration,’Jal Sahelis’ hopes to draw the political parties’ attention to these issues and problems. The problem faced by the people of Banda and Chitrakut. The political party should solve this problem and incorporate the people’s demands into the election manifesto for the 2022 UP parliamentary elections,” she said.

National Convener “Jal Jan Jodo Abhiyan” Sanjay Singh said: “In addition to saving water, issues such as unemployment, environment, tourism, art and culture have also been included in the public declaration. The people of Bundelkhand demand the establishment of a pond protection agency to deal with the water crisis. And protect water bodies. Everyone should get 55 liters of purified water per month. In addition, voluntary organizations should be encouraged to participate in MREGA. The state government should appoint a retired judge to hear MREGA-related cases, and women should also obtain agricultural and land ownership.”

“Jal Saheli” and Mila, a resident of Jhansi district, said: “Before the election, the political parties made promises to the people of Bandar Khand to resolve their grievances, but after the polls, they abandoned these issues. Political parties should In its election declaration, water, environment, forest protection, agriculture, drought and employment issues are included.”

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