MLA Bhullar chairs Traders’ Wing meeting to resolve market issues
Harish Monga
Ferozepur, March 18: An important meeting to address the issues faced by traders from various markets of Ferozepur Urban was held under the leadership of local MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar on Tuesday. The main objective of the meeting was to hear the grievances of the trader community and prepare a plan for taking prompt and appropriate steps for their resolution.
During the meeting, MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar held a detailed discussion with representatives of different market associations. Traders openly shared the day-to-day problems being faced in their respective areas.
Taking serious note of the issues raised, Bhullar directed the officials of the concerned departments to initiate immediate action. He said the trader community is the backbone of the city’s economy and resolving their problems is a top priority of the government.
The meeting also stressed the need for action against those violating 'tehbazari' rules. Concern was expressed over incidents of theft in the markets, and the police administration was asked to take strict measures to curb such activities. At the same time, law-abiding traders were urged to extend full cooperation during anti-encroachment drives carried out by the Municipal Corporation so that cleanliness and proper order could be maintained in the markets.
In the end, MLA Bhullar assured the traders that their issues would be addressed on a priority basis and, wherever necessary, the matters would also be taken up at higher levels. He said such meetings would continue to be held in future as well to maintain direct communication between the administration and the trader community and to ensure timely redressal of problems.
Among those present on the occasion were District Trade Commission Chairman Sukhdev Josan, Ferozepur Urban Trade Commission Chairman Rajnish Sharma, along with representatives of various market associations of Ferozepur city.