Address the party’s functionaries during two-day Block Presidents’ meeting in Jammu
JK News Today
Jammu, 19 Jan: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Monday called upon party cadre to decisively defeat the forces attempting to divide Jammu and Kashmir on religious and regional lines.
He was addressing a two-day convention of the party’s Block Presidents at SK Bhawan in Jammu, which focused on party affairs, organisational strengthening and the prevailing political situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Farooq said that Jammu and Kashmir is currently passing through a critical and challenging phase that requires heightened political awareness, firm adherence to democratic values and strong unity among the people.
Among others Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, Senior leaders and Cabinet ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javed Ahmad Dar, Rajya Sabha MP and Addl General secretary Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Addl General Secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, PP Jammu Ratan Lal Gupta, MP Rajya Sabha Sajad Kichloo were present on the occasion.
He emphasised that the National Conference has always remained the true voice of the people and has consistently fought for the protection of their rights, even during the most difficult and trying times.
The convention witnessed extensive deliberations on improving the quality of life of the people ensuring social justice, and reaffirming the National Conference’s historic and continuing role in shaping a peaceful, democratic, and secure future for Jammu and Kashmir. Senior party leaders reiterated that the party has a long and distinguished legacy of sacrifices in defense of democracy, secularism, and human rights.
Dr. Farooq asserted that the objective of the National Conference is not merely the pursuit of political power, but the resolution of the genuine problems faced by the people.
Criticizing the central government, Dr. Farooq said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been deprived of their due place among the country’s federation as a full fledged state, urging the central govt to rise up to its own promises both inside and outside of the parliament on its restoration. He urged the people to continue raising their voices through democratic and constitutional means and to remain steadfast in safeguarding democratic institutions and values.
Several senior leaders and party workers also addressed the convention, stressing the need for greater organizational cohesion and grassroots-level strengthening. It was unanimously asserted that the National Conference remains the only party that genuinely represents all regions, religions and sections of Jammu and Kashmir.
