30/08/2026
*Dr. Jitendra Singh Says MLA Has a Key Role in PMGSY Road Selection*
Union Minister of State in the PMO and Member of Parliament from Udhampur, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has made a significant observation regarding the selection of roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
Addressing the matter, Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that the MLA has an important role and a say in the selection of roads under the scheme. His remarks carry considerable significance, particularly in the context of the ongoing debate over the role of elected representatives in shaping and prioritising development works.
The statement offers a clear perspective on the institutional role of an MLA in influencing development priorities, and challenges the narrative that an elected representative has no role whatsoever in determining which roads and projects receive attention.
When an elected representative has a voice in development priorities, that voice carries both responsibility and accountability.
