Sajjad Shaheen condemns Toll Tax Hike at Nashri-Chenani Toll Plaza ;

Seeks intervention of LG Administration for immediate roll back of the toll tax hike order;

BANIHAL ; 27th December ; The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader and District president, Ramban, Mr Sajjad Shaheen has strongly condemned the recent decision by NHAI to increase toll taxes at Nashri-Chenani Toll Plaza.  The District President expressed deep concern over the recent order of NHAI and said that the citizens of the erstwhile State in general and district Ramban in particular will have to bear the brunt of this unilateral decision.

Shaheen said that the decision to increase toll rates has sparked widespread concerns among the populace, who are already grappling with economic challenges.

This measure is perceived as anti-people, as it places an undue financial strain on individuals, traders , transporters, and businesses. 

“We believe in fostering a community where the well-being of our citizens takes precedence over policies that may inadvertently exacerbate financial hardships”, he added. 

He further said that the toll tax hike, if left unchecked, threatens to have a cascading effect on the local economy and the overall quality of life for residents. It is imperative to recognize the collective voice of the road commuters which express its genuine apprehensions regarding this decision.

Shaheen has implored upon the JK Lieutenant Governor Sh Manoj Sinha to intervene and direct the NHAI to immediately reverse the anti-people decision. It is imperative that the concerns of the people are heard and addressed, ensuring a fair and just resolution.