The Senior Citizens Social Organisation in Haridwar has expressed dissatisfaction over higher water and electricity charges and several unresolved public issues, including rain-related flooding at the Jwalapur railway underpass and the absence of a morning passenger train to Moradabad.
The concerns were raised during a meeting held on the premises of Jwalapur Inter College. Members said these matters had been brought before officials and the government for a long time, but the lack of resolution continued to trouble residents.
Charges under scrutiny
The organisation objected to the annual rise in water charges. Members said the water tariff had increased by approximately 5% from April despite repeated demands to stop the yearly hikes.
The group also criticised the continuing increase in electricity charges. It said electricity tariffs had risen by 24 paise to 67 paise from September 1, following earlier opposition from the organisation.
Civic and transport concerns
Waterlogging at the Jwalapur railway underpass was another major issue discussed at the meeting. Members said rainwater accumulation disrupts traffic and that a permanent solution has yet to be implemented.
The organisation also raised the lack of a morning passenger train from Haridwar railway station to Moradabad. The issue was presented as a difficulty for people who need an early connection on that route.
A further demand concerned old-age pension. The organisation sought an increase in the monthly pension to Rs 3,000.
Participation in the meeting
The meeting included organisation president Chaudhary Charan Singh and members Vidyasagar Gupta, Hardayal Arora, SCS Bhaskar, Ram Sagar Singh and Subhash Grover. Santram, Hargulal Singh, Vipin Goyal, Sompal Sagar, Babulal, Shyam Singh, Ramesh Mishra, BM Gupta, JL Ahuja and Shiv Bachan also attended.
Conclusion
The meeting brought together concerns about household tariffs, local drainage, rail connectivity and pension support. The organisation’s demands include action on the underpass flooding, a morning Haridwar–Moradabad passenger service and a monthly old-age pension of Rs 3,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did senior citizens in Haridwar oppose?
They opposed increases in water and electricity charges and raised concerns about other civic and transport problems.
Q. How much did water charges increase?
The organisation said water charges rose by approximately 5% from April.
Q. How much did electricity tariffs increase?
The reported increase ranged from 24 paise to 67 paise from September 1.
Q. What is the problem at the Jwalapur railway underpass?
Rainwater collects there during rainfall, disrupting traffic. Members said a permanent solution has not been implemented.
Q. What pension amount was demanded?
The organisation sought an old-age pension of Rs 3,000 per month.
Q. Which train service was highlighted as missing?
Members pointed to the absence of a morning passenger train from Haridwar to Moradabad.
