MATIARI: Residents of Village Muhammad Khan Majidano, near Oderolal, staged a protest against the alleged failure of Union Council Arzi Hikra to provide basic civic amenities and carry out development work.
Led by local residents Khadim Majidano, Ali Nawaz, Rajab Majidano, Mashooq, Ali Ghulam, and Muhammad Khan Majidano, the demonstrators said their village continues to be deprived of essential facilities despite the passage of time.
The protesters claimed that the village lacks paved roads, schools, natural gas, and access to clean drinking water, adding that the absence of these basic services has severely affected education, healthcare, and the daily lives of local residents.
Speaking to the media, the demonstrators alleged that the Union Council receives millions of rupees in development funds every month, but questioned where and how the money is being spent. They claimed their village has not benefited from development funds and accused the local leadership of corruption and negligence.
Residents further said that during the rainy season, the absence of proper roads leaves the entire area submerged, making it difficult for people to leave or reach their homes.
The protesters called on the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from Matiari, the Member of the National Assembly (MNA), and the District Chairman to conduct a transparent investigation into the Union Council’s budget and take legal action if any financial irregularities are found.
They also urged the authorities to immediately provide roads, clean drinking water, and other basic public services to Village Muhammad Khan Majidano to address the long-standing concerns of the local population.
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