Una, November 7:- A delegation representing the Scheduled Caste community met Kuldeep Kumar, Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Scheduled Castes Commission and former minister, at his office on Saturday and apprised him of issues concerning a section of the SC community settled in Sundernagar, Mandi district.
The delegation informed the Commission that some families belonging to this section had migrated from Punjab several decades ago and settled in Sundernagar. These families have been living there for a long time and are engaged in business and other occupations. The delegation apprised the Commission of certain matters concerning these families and the prevailing circumstances, and presented their concerns regarding their interests.
Commission Chairman Kuldeep Kumar listened carefully to the delegation's concerns. Commission Member Secretary and Advocate Dr. Vijay Dogra was also present on the occasion. The Chairman assured the delegation that the concerned officials would be directed to take necessary action in accordance with the rules regarding the issues raised by them.
The delegation included Jeevan Kumar, State President of the Congress SC Department; Chaman Rahi, General Secretary and State Spokesperson of the All India Dalit, Backward and Minority Classes Organisation; Balram Mahe, District President of the Congress SC Cell, Una; Gurpal Kalsi, Kutlehar Block President; and Reshma Mahant, Pawan Kumar and Chaman Lal from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, Sundernagar.
