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Shiv Sena Hindustan demands strict crackdown on adulterated sweets, overpricing ahead of Diwali<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kesri urges Govt to strengthen food safety inspections; seeks immediate action against violators<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jammu: Shiv Sena Hindustan, Jammu and Kashmir, has urged the Omar Abdullah-led government to take immediate and stringent measures to protect public health and prevent the sale of adulterated food products and overpriced sweets during the ongoing festive season.Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Party’s J&K President Pt. Rajesh Kesri extended congratulations to the government on the commencement of the Civil Secretariat’s functioning in Jammu. He also conveyed his congratulations and best wishes to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his wedding, while urging him and the concerned ministers to give priority to public health, consumer protection and effective enforcement of food safety regulations.<\/p>\n

Kesri expressed concern over the alleged widespread use of substandard and adulterated ingredients in sweets and other food products being sold in the markets during the festive season. He pointed out that the use of synthetic or inferior-quality khoya, adulterated paneer, harmful artificial colours, substandard edible oils and adulterated ghee could pose serious health risks, particularly when the consumption of sweets and other festive food items increases substantially.<\/p>\n

He said that the government must ensure that no trader or manufacturer is allowed to compromise public health for commercial gains. The concerned departments should intensify inspections of sweet shops, confectionery units, restaurants and food establishments and immediately collect samples of sweets, khoya, paneer, ghee, edible oils and other commonly used food ingredients.<\/p>\n

Demanding greater accountability, Kesri stressed that the laboratory testing of collected samples must be expedited and their results declared before Diwali so that appropriate legal action can be initiated against those found selling adulterated or unsafe food products. He observed that inspections conducted by the concerned departments so far appeared inadequate and lacked the desired urgency, particularly considering the heightened risk to consumers during the festive season.<\/p>\n

He specifically called upon the Health Department, Food Safety Department, Legal Metrology Department and Weights and Measures authorities to discharge their statutory responsibilities effectively and conduct coordinated enforcement drives across Jammu city and other parts of the Union Territory.<\/p>\n

Raising another important consumer-related issue, Kesri alleged that several shopkeepers and vendors were charging arbitrary prices for food items and other products without maintaining transparency in pricing. He said that consumers were frequently being forced to pay different prices for identical products at different establishments.<\/p>\n

Citing the example of samosas, he said that an item available for Rs. 10 at one shop was being sold for Rs. 15 or even Rs. 20 at another establishment, without any apparent uniformity or justification. He said that similar discrepancies could be noticed in the prices of several other food products and fried items, putting an unnecessary financial burden on ordinary consumers.<\/p>\n

He demanded that the Legal Metrology Department conduct regular market inspections, verify displayed price lists, check weighing instruments and ensure that traders follow prescribed rules regarding weights, measurements, packaged commodities and pricing disclosures. Strict action should be taken wherever violations are established.<\/p>\n

Kesri further maintained that the festive season should not become an opportunity for unscrupulous traders to exploit consumers, particularly economically weaker sections of society. While businesses have the right to earn profits, he said, such commercial interests cannot be allowed to override public health and consumer rights.<\/p>\n

Questioning the apparent lack of effective enforcement, the Shiv Sena Hindustan leader said that government departments entrusted with protecting citizens must demonstrate visible results rather than merely exist on paper. He urged the concerned ministers to personally monitor the functioning of their respective departments and seek explanations from officials who fail to perform their assigned duties.<\/p>\n

He warned that if the departments responsible for food safety, quality control and consumer protection were unable to discharge their basic responsibilities, the government should undertake a serious review of their functioning and consider necessary administrative restructuring and accountability measures.<\/p>\n

“Protecting the health of the people and safeguarding the hard-earned money of ordinary consumers are fundamental responsibilities of the government. No one should be permitted to play with people’s health or exploit them through arbitrary pricing. The government must ensure that the law is implemented in letter and spirit,” Kesri asserted.<\/p>\n

Shiv Sena Hindustan appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the concerned ministers to immediately direct all relevant departments to launch special anti-adulteration and market-checking drives, make food testing time-bound, publicise the results of samples and ensure strict legal action against those found violating the law.<\/p>\n

Kesri said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve safe food, fair prices and an accountable administrative system, particularly during festivals when families spend a significant portion of their income on essential commodities and traditional food items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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