28/07/2025
A Glimmer of Hope Amidst the Hills: MLA Mehraj Malik Visit to Bunjwah , DeviGoal, A New Chapter of Change
At the very centre of the breathtakingly beautiful but abjectly ignored area of Bunjwah, district Kishtwar, a new dawn is emerging—urged along by the pilgrimage of MLA Mehraj Malik to the picturesque village of DeviGol. It was not another political trip. It was a ray of hope, a summons for change, and much-needed acknowledgment of the unheard agonies and unbroken grit of the Bunjwah people.
For decades, the residents of Bunjwah have had to live in the shadow of neglect. Governments came and went, making only promise after promise that resonated off the mountains but fell far short of being reached on the ground. With the natural beauty of the region and a pool of hardworking, talented youth, development stayed an elusive dream. Inadequate hospitals, pot-holed roads, and under-equipped schools—this has been the cruel reality for Bunjwah to have to live with.
But today, something happened.
The visit by MLA Mehraj Malik was not only a visit—but a visit with purpose. His arrival in DeviGol was a clear and loud announcement: "You have been neglected for long enough—now, your voice will be heard, and your future will be constructed with self-respect."
Amidst this powerful moment, a rare event transpired that warrants warm admiration. A colour-cricket tournament, held against all odds, was successfully accomplished owing to the efforts and leadership of Mr. Majid Mir Alig and some of his committed friends. Their endless effort turned a normal sporting event into a metaphor for community spirit, youth participation, and grass-root resilience.
We heartily felicitate Mr. Majid Mir—for not just hosting the event but for lighting a spark of potentiality in the hearts of Bunjwah's youth. Through games, he brought them happiness. Through coming together as one, he brought them power. And through his leadership, he brought them hope.
MLA Mehraj Malik's visit here was not just ceremonial. It was a stamp of approval on the region's potential. He met the nascent talent, the seething ambition, and the shared agony of a region neglected by the system. His actions and words made a promise—that Bunjwah will not be left behind anymore.
Let us seize this moment now.
Make this visit the beginning of actual change:
Hospitals equipped with qualified personnel and suitable medical machinery.
Pothole-free roads connecting Bunjwah to advancement.
Schools that cultivate ambitions, not fight for chalk and benches.
To Bunjwah youth: Do not despair. This is your moment. You are not left behind. The world is starting to notice your light—and with the appropriate leadership and concerted effort, no force can prevent your ascension.
Let's rise up together—with voices bolder than ever, demands clearer than ever, and hope greater than any hindrance.
Bunjwah can do better—and with leaders like Mehraj Malik and game-changers like Majid Mir, better is now possible.
