Public outrage in Mount Abu over the online token system for construction materials. Demands to abolish it are intensifying.
A significant meeting held on June 24 saw a major uproar over this issue. Representatives from various organizations unanimously resolved to end this system.
The protesting organizations claim that this token system was introduced when the Master Plan for Mount Abu was not approved. They argue that since the Master Plan is now approved, there is no need for this system.
Several organizations, including the Aabu Sangharsh Samiti, 16 Gaon Rajput Samaj, Nakki Vyapar Sansthan, and Aabu Vyapar Sangh, have also submitted a memorandum to the administration in this regard.
People say that for the last ten years, they have been facing immense difficulties in procuring construction materials. They believe that while the administration can monitor construction activities, imposing a restriction like a token for bringing materials is unjust.
The matter has now come to the attention of the Rajasthan government. Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Otaram Devasi, had raised this issue before the Chief Minister and spoken about abolishing the token system.
In the meeting, all representatives unanimously demanded the abolition of the token system and the restoration of the previous system.
On the other hand, the municipal administration's stance is that the online token system is being made simpler and more modern to make construction work systematic, transparent, and smooth.
All eyes are now on the next move of the state government and the administration. It will be crucial to see whether the demands of the local people are met or if this system continues in a new form.
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