Focussing its attention towards the Parliamentary elections, J&K BJP alloted various constituencies to its state office bearers and senior leaders in a meeting conducted at its state headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

The meeting was presided over by its State President Ravinder Raina (MLA) along with BJP State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, former Dy. CM Kavinder Gupta, former Minister Sat Sharma, State General Secretaries Dr. Narinder Singh and Harinder Gupta.

Ravinder Raina while addressing the meeting, stressed on the need to ensure the extension of party activities to the booth level. He said that all the public welfare schemes initiated by the Centre government under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi must reach to the targeted population. Every BJP leader has the duty to reach up to the marginalized sections so as to ensure their growth and development, he added.

Ashok Kaul, while discussing the details of various issues related to the Parliamentary Elections, alloted various Constituencies to the senior leaders of the party. He stressed that these leaders will personally supervise all the developments related to the Parliamentary Elections by conducting “Pravas” in these constituencies. He said that these leaders will ensure that the party ideology reaches the masses through conduction of various programmes among the common masses. He also stressed on the strengthening of booth level structure of the party.

State Vice-President Yudhvir Sethi, State General Secretary Pawan Khajuria, State Secretaries Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana, Sanjay Baru, Anil Parihar, MLCs Vikram Randhawa, Girdhari Lal Raina, former Minister Priya Sethi, Daljit Singh Chib, Kuldeep Raj Gupta, Subhash Jandyal, Munish Sharma, Rashpaul Verma, Rajinder Singh Chib, Chander Mohan Gupta, Altaf Thakur, Rajeev Charak and Jagdish Bhagat participated in the meeting.

Congress Murdered Democracy to remain in power: Dr. Anil Jain

Congress murdered democracy for its lust to remain in power, this was stated by BJP National General Secretary, while he addressed a Press Conference at the party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. He was here at Jammu in connection with the observance of “Save Democracy Day” by J&K BJP.

While The then Prime Minister of country, Indira Gandhi ditched the Nation by imposing “Emergency “in the country. All the stalwarts of politics as well as social activists were arrested and jailed at the convenience of then government, whereas the media was gagged. A black page in the book of Nation. Emergency was not a period but a cold blooded murder of all the democratic voices of the Nation. For shielding the mass Corruption in the elections, formed the basis of imposition of emergency in the Nation by a virtual Dictator. BJP has decided to observe the day of imposition of emergency as black day across the Nation to denounce the dreaded act by Congress. This day is being observed in every district of the Nation, he informed.

The recent statements given by Congress leaders Soz and Azad clearly showcase the mindset of Congress. They support the stone pelters and virtually shield the terrorists and their supporters, which is not at all good for the country. Congress and its supported fragments are today turning into a group of “Pakistan favouring faction”. BJP totally denounces these anti National acts. BJP will always expose these elements.

The aim of BJP is to take the Nation on the path of “Param Vaibhav” making it numero uno in every field.

He also dared Congress National President Rahul Gandhi to take action on Soz for his mis-writings in his just launched book. He said that Congress has to give reply on this matter.

He said that BJP was fully committed to the Agenda of Alliance and Centre government fully contributed to the development projects. He also said that BJP has not left its any single core issue but was serving according to the “Coalition Dharma”.

He said that the accession of J&K state with the rest of India is full and final and no body can dare challenge the status and BJP is full committed to it.

He also praised the people of J&K while saying that he has a rich experience of working in the state of Jammu & Kashmir while working as the Seh-Prabhari of the state.

BJP works for Nation, Congress works for power: BJP National General Secretary Dr. Anil Jain

Jammu & Kashmir BJP observed “Save Democracy Day” to mark the dark period of “Emergency” which was imposed in the Nation 43 years ago. BJP National General Secretary Dr. Anil Jain was the chief guest in the programme organized by the state BJP which was presided over by former Dy. CM of the state Kavinder Gupta. MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLC Ashok Khajuria, District President Baldev Singh Billawaria shared the stage.

State Vice-President Yudhvir Sethi, State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, State General Secretary Dr. Narinder Singh, State Office Bearers, Morcha State Presidents, District Presidents, senior leaders were also present along with the persons who were jailed during the period of emergency.

The function started with the showering of flower petals on the portraits of great personalities, Jai Prakash Narayan and Nana ji Deshmukh.

While addressing the gathering, Anil Jain said that the “Save Democracy Day” is observed by the party as the ill decision of Congress government clamped the Emergency to plug the freedom of expressions, while curbing every type of civil liberty and snatching the fundamental rights of the people. He alleged that Congress always preferred its own interests over the National interest to remain in power. He said that the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi when feared that she will be ousted from power by the people, imposed emergency to become a dictator.

Dr. Jain said that former PM Jawahar Lal Nehru in his friendship for former CM Sheikh Abdullah and grudge for Maharaja Hari Singh harmed the cause of Jammu & Kashmir.

He said that previous to 2014 India was thudded with scams and now due to able leadership of Modi ji, India is on the path of “numero uno” in every field around the world. He said that BJP works with the aim of “Antodaya” to uplift every neglected person or section while believing in the sayings of “Vasudev Kutumbhakam” and “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah”. He stressed that our aim is to take the country on “Param Vaibhav” and emphasized the importance of dedication for country in our hearts.

Dr. Jain in his address termed the people of Jammu as vibrant, emotional and energetic and said that he always felt good while he served as the Seh-Prabhari for the J&K state.

He said that BJP works for Nation and Congress for power and for doing so it always murdered the democracy be it in its own party or in government citing the examples of making Pt. Nehru as president of Congress party in place of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose or making of Pt. Nehru as PM of India in place of Sardar Patel.

Jugal Kishore Sharma alleged that the wrong policies of Congress government led to the present problems in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. He said that Congress always misused the official machinery for its own hunger of power and serving the single family at the cost of other National heroes, who were thoughtfully ignored from the history.

Kavinder Gupta recalled the memories of emergency period and the its aftermath on the civil society, especially the crackdown on the Nationalistic population to curb every opposing voice. He said that the arrogance of Congress party led it to take the decision of imposition of “Emergency” in the country.

The programme also stood witness to the sharing of personal experiences by a number of persons who were jailed at the time of emergency.

Surinder Sharma conducted the proceedings of the stage.

MP Rajya Sabha, Sh. Shamsher Singh Manhas today distributed free LPG connections among BPL families at a function organized by Bharat Petroleum at Village Bhadrore, Block Marh, Jammu accompanied by EX-MLA Bharat Bhushan & Sarpanch Bhadrore Raghubir Singh.                                            

BJP Jammu Distt. organised   Modi App  Camp at Kachi Chawani

Jammu, Jun 18: In a function organized at Kachi Chawni, BJP Jammu District Unit of IT & Social Media Department J&K installed awareness camp under the directions and supervision of its State Incharge Jaidev Rajwal to download, promote and aware the public about “Narendera Modi App” and its benefits. The camp was organized under the leadership of Jammu District Prabhari & State Executive Member BJP State IT & Social Media Department J&K Adv. Ishant Gupta accompanied by Jammu East Prabhari & State Executive Member BJP State IT & Social Media Department J&K Rajesh Nischal and Jammu East Mandal Incharge Sailesh Gupta.  

BJP State Vice President Yudvir Sethi was chief guest and gave his blessings to the entire team.

While briefing to media, Yudvir Sethi said that we are promoting “Narendera Modi App” because it has many benefits. He said general public can easily connect with the government activities, new schemes and other activities launched by our Honb’le Prime Minister Narendera Modi.

Sethi added that with the use of this app one can give suggestion directly to Modi Ji by just single click on a option available “Connect With PM”. Rajwal added that our government is committed to work for each and every sector of the society with slogan “Saaf Niyat, Sahi Vikas”.

Adv. Ishant Gupta also spokes about uses and benefits of downloading “Narendera Modi App”. He said that the main feature of the “APP” is that it is available in various languages. He added that the APP is fully updated with the latest activities of Government. He also guided the public how to operate the app.

Prominent who present were Ravi Singh Jammu East Mandal Co-Incharge, Nipun Gupta, Raghav, Karun Mahajan, Nitish Mahajan, Parvez & others.

BJP Human Rights cell in its meeting held today at Party Headquarter under their State Convenor Prof. K.L. Kaul condemned the dastardly attack on Srinagar based Senior Journalist Shujaat Bukhari and conveyed shock and grief on such gruesome killings. He was veteran editor in chief of English daily Rising Kashmir and a brave and courageous editor. Killing of Senior Journalist Shujaat Bukhari is a cowardly act said Prog. Kaul and further stated that the security situation in the state should be reviewed in the valley to avert such attacks in further to ensure a situation where the media and press can discharge its duties without any fear of violence. His killing is a big loss to the media fraternity in Kashmir in particular and the situation it is media which stood together to boost the morale of all such forces that work for unity and integrity of the country.

 We also condemn the brutal killing of Rifleman Aurangzeb who was abducted and later killed by militants in Pulwama district when he was on his way home for Eid celebration with his family his body laden with bullets was found by a team of police and army at Gussu village in Pulwama district. He was a brave soldier who lived for peace and died for peace. We salute this great son of India.

We pray for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family of these two patriots to bear this irreparable loss. We also pay homage to Bukharis two personal security offices who were also killed in this terror attack.

The esteemed members who were present in the meeting were Co-Convenor Vikas Gupta and Executive member Vinay Pandoh. 

Jugal Kishore Sharma Member of Parliament BJP (Lok Sabha) Jammu Poonch along with Kavinder Gupta Deputy Chief Minister J&K State &  Mla Gandhinagar Constituency,Gagan Bhagat Mla Rs Pura,Charanjeet Singh Khalsa MLC tours Simbal Camp Area in RS Pura Constituency and sanctioned Rs 15 Lac from Constituency development funds for development of Simbal Camp in RS Pura Constituency.

Jugal Kishore Sharma Member of Parliament listed the grievances of people of Simbal Area and while addressing the gathering said that their problems would be readdressed soon.He also said that he will discuss all their major issues with the high command and in party meeting and soon the initiatives would be taken in their favour.He said that Simbal Camp is the thickly populated area mostly with the sikh community and it is our duty to develop this area with all the basic amenities Jugal Kishore announced Rs 15 lac for the development of Simbal camp and said that timely more funds would be arranged to execute the development works in Simbal camp.Moreover Jugal Kishore Sharma Member of Parliament said that Center Government has completed his 4 four years under the leadership of our Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi and narrated the achievements of Government among the masses.He also visited Ward No 58 of Digiana Ashram in Gandhinagar Constituency and appraised centrally sponsored schemes among the masses.

BJP senior leader and MLC Vibodh Gupta accompanied by senior party leaders and officers of various departments today visited various areas of Rajouri town and took stock of the ongoing developmental works. On this occasion Vibodh also addressed gatherings of locals in these areas. In his address Vibodh mentioned that at present developmental works worth 150 crores are being implemented in Rajouri. Such a fast pace of developmental works in Rajouri shows the seriousness with the state and central Government is giving to the beautification and overall development of Rajouri. He said that at present work is simultaneously going on the bridges, new road stretches and for developing parking slots at various prominent locations in Rajouri. Once completed all these works will make Rajouri a model town of our state as these are being implemented under a special master plan. On this occasion, Vibodh also sought the cooperation of locals in the proper implementation of these developmental projects and called upon every citizen to become an equal partner in this massive developmental drive. While reacting to the past neglect of the earlier Governments, Vibodh said that during the past earlier Governments have always neglected the Pir Panjal region in general and Rajouri Town in particular. He also thanked Hon’ble Chief Minister Ms. Mehbooba Mufti for her keen interest in the development of Rajouri town and for her specific directions for completion of various works within a set time frame. Appreciating the peace-loving people of Pir Panjal Vibodh said that peace is a prerequisite for implementing such a massive developmental drive in the area. He also called upon the youth in Kashmir to focus on their studies and be part of the Hon'ble PM's mission in making J&K most developed state of our country.

Senior party leader and BJP district president Mr. Dinesh Sharma also addressed the gathering and expressed his party’s resolve to restore the historic glory of the Rajouri. He stressed on the fact that Rajouri is a historic town and all historic places in the area specially the historic buildings need to be developed and promoted at key tourism sites of the state. This he said will open up massive employment opportunities for the educated unemployed youth. Prominent among others who were present on the occasion included Atam Gupta, Abdul Hussain, Daljeet Singh, Vikram Singh, Mohd. Sharief, Javeed Ahmed, Kousahl Kumar, Mohd. Shafi, Jasbir Singh, Raja Rattan, Dinesh Tara, Kewal Kumar, Balbir Kumar, Hemakant and Garu Ram.

Deputation of prominent persons under the banner of “Tehsil Pouni Development Forum” in the leadership of BJP State Secretary & local leader, Sanjay Baru met Health Minister of Jammu  Kashmir, Bali Bhagat to apprise him of the Health Services related issues of the area.

The deputation asked the Health Minister to raise the Health infrastructure in Tehsil Pouni. They apprised the Health Minister of the very scanty availability of emergency health services in the area. The deputation said that the area caters to the needs of about 80,000 souls. Also in addition to the local population, the area boasts of providing the services to the thousands of pilgrims visiting the famous shrine of “Shiv Khori”. They apprised the Health Minister that there is no major hospital nearby and the ailing and the ill have to move distances for availing simpler surgical purposes. As such they requested the Health Minister to recommend for the upgradation of existing Primary Health Centre in the area.

Sanjay Baru also thanked Health Minister for his prompt action on the matter of providing availability of 2 Doctors in the area. Shortly few days before, the deputation from the area approached Health Minister for the same. Sanjay Baru said that the locals had requested Health Minister for the provision of 2 doctors in the area including one Gynaecologist for the female population of the area, to which Minister acted swiftly.

Bali Bhagat assured the deputation, that the matter will be taken due care in swift and prompt manner. He immediately issued instructions to look into the matter and asked them to prepare the DPR for the same. He said that their every issue related to Health or any matter will not remain unattended.

Vikas Gandotra, Suraj kumar, Parkash Singh, Deedar Singh, Romesh lal, Surinder Kumar, Gurdyal Singh, NHPC Mohinder Singh, Babu Ram, Joginder Singh, Mukesh Salaria, Sanjay Kumar and other prominent members of Civil Society from Pouni also accompanied the deputation. 

J&K BJP State General Secretary Pawan Khajuria responded to the allegation hurled by Panther Party’s leader as a desperate try to build air castles as it loses ground among the masses. Harsh Dev had earlier mocked BJP for holding “Maha Rally” at this particular time.

Pawan Khajuria stated that by forming the alliance government after last Assembly elections in the state, BJP respected the people’s mandate entrusted in the party by voting enmass in the favour of BJP. He said that BJP feels itself to be answerable to the people of the state and especially to those who have voted for the better future of the state.

Khajuria pointed out that unlike the previous governments where one hand wasn’t ever aware of the action being taken out by other hand and what to talk of the general masses, BJP government stands committed to complete transparency in all the things. This is the reason BJP decided to take its works among the masses on the completion of 3 years of alliance government in the state.

Speaking on the “Maha Rally”, Khajuria said that the motive of the rally was to bring to the notice of general public, of all the development works being undertaken by the BJP’s government since the formation of the government in the state. He stressed that the massive turnout in the rally is itself a testimony to the faith, the people of the region have developed in their own party.

Khajuria said that the leaders of the opposition have nothing concrete to counter BJP on ground. He said that opposition is contributing nothing, as far as the development of the region or the state is concerned. He said that this is the reason they (opposition) are trying to play with fire while flaring out the emotional outbreaks and playing with the people’s sentiments.

Khajuria also advised the opposition leaders to do constructive politics and put forth the role of effective opposition for the betterment of state and the region. He further asked the opposition leader to concentrate energy on the positive approach to the people’s issues.

BJP State Spokesperson Prof. Virender Gupta expressed his anguish on the large scale grabbing of government land including that of Forest, that under the control of custodian department, JDA and other state authorities by the people with vested interests and those with special motives to change the demography of Jammu region. “Number of such cases of land grabbing can be witnessed in Bathindi, Sunjwan, Sidhra, Kotwal area etc. in the vicinity of Jammu city and in and around other towns of Jammu province,” he said.  He told that in most of the cases the influential people and the musclemen are behind such acts. The Spokesperson quoted the news item appeared in one of the daily newspaper, published from Jammu wherein a Minister is involved in the attempt of grabbing two kanal of prime land worth crores of rupees by musclemen and some of the government authorities, at Bahu Herbal Eco-Park, Mohamaya Forests located on the main Sidhra bypass National Highway. He said with the intervention of Division Forest Officer, Jammu Urban and some of the other officers of Forest Department, the attempt to grab the land was stopped.

Prof. Virender said in the Bantalab and Kotwal area falling under the Marh constituency lot of Custodian land in the possession of allottees or falling vacant is being sold to the people with vested interests. The government land in Bathindi, Sunjwan, Sidhra, Majalta, Chawadi and in some other areas around Jammu city have been occupied or being occupied by the land mafia with the connivance of the authorities. He added that such act of land grabbing with Jammu people remaining mute spectators going to turn Jammu city vulnerable to the anti-national forces. He said that the situation poses great challenge to the security and integrity not only of Jammu province, but whole of Jammu and Kashmir state and should be a cause of great concern for the Govt. of India.

A one day Convention of the BJP State Minority Morcha J&K led by Mohd. Sadiq was held at party headquarter which was chaired by the National President BJP Minority Morcha Ab. Rasheed Ansari. BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma was the Guest of Honour. The meeting was also graced with the presence of National Vice-President BJP Minority Morcha S. Akram, BJP State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, Vice-Chairperson SC, ST, BC Development Corporation Ltd. Balbir Ram Rattan and other senior party leaders.

Meeting started with the lighting of traditional lamp and welcome of the dignitaries.

Speaking on the occasion, Ab. Rasheed Ansari deliberated on the achievements and policies of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government especially focussed on the development and the rights of Minorities. He gave important organizational tips to the Minority Morcha activists and prompted them to strengthen the party in the State. He further said that the welfare schemes launched by the party must reach the targeted population who have started on the path of true development and progress in NDA regime.

Sat Sharma, while addressing the Morcha activists, encouraged the party’s Morcha activists to mobilize the basic cadre of the party at booth level to strengthen the party at the grass root level. He asked the Morcha leaders to work with focus on the 2019 general election. He further congratulated the party on the marvellous victory in the North-East by smashing the bastion of the Congress and leftists.

Ashok Kaul threw light on the organizational working of the party specially focussing on the need to strengthen the Morcha. He said that the party is making inroads in all the remotest areas of Jammu- Kashmir irrespective of the region or the community. He also gave the stress on “Victory formula of 44 seats in J&K” for the next elections and role of Morcha activists in achieving the target.

1. Akram also spoke on the occasion and gave the historical journey of the party. He asked all to learn from the failures and success of the party on various platforms to make the party stronger in their working atmosphere.

Balbir Ram Rattan expounded in detail the schemes of Central government which are beneficial to the SC, ST, OBC and Minority community members. He prompted Morcha members to take these schemes to the targeted population.

Mohd. Sadiq in his Presidential address threw light on the various activities taken up by the State Minority Morcha for the welfare of the minorities in the state as well as for the extension of party activities in every difficult area of the region.

Two minute silence was also observed in the memory of departed soul Mohd. Sharief Malik State Secretary Minority Morcha.

Morcha State General Secretary Tariq Keen conducted the proceedings of stage, where as the note of thanks was delivered by Morcha State General Secretary Gurdyal Singh Bali.

Jammu & Kashmir BJP organized a grand rally jampacked by the enthusiastic party activists and general public on completion of three years of its alliance government in the state of Jammu & Kashmir at Dushehra Ground, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.

The rally was graced by the presence of BJP National Vice-President & Prabhari J&K Avinash Rai Khanna, BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma, Minister of State in PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh, BJP Minority Morcha National President Ab. Rasheed Ansari, MP Lok Sabha Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP Rajya Sabha Shamsher Singh Manhas, Satte General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, State General Secretaries Dr. Narinder Singh, Pawan Khajuria, Harinder Gupta

MLCs Ashok Khajuria, Speaker Kavinder Gupta, Ministers Chander Prakash Ganga, Sham Choudhary, Bali Bhagat, Ab. Gani Kohli, Sunil Sharma, Ajay Nanda, Priya Sethi, MLAs Sukhnandan Choudhary, Rajesh Gupta, Dr. Gagan Bhagat also shared the dias.

Avinash Rai Khanna, while addressing the rally, said that the BJP has ensured the implementation of every  scheme started by the Narendra Modi led NDA government at the very ground level. He said that BJP has worked to see that every single scheme reaches the targeted population. He also prompted the BJP’s Ministers in the state to double their efforts in serving the people of this state and ensure that public again gives them a decisive mandate. He said that the opposition has turned issueless and hence playing with the public sentiments, but today’s public is well aware of ground facts. Earlier, during the rule of non-BJP parties, only members of one family were aware about the funds being provided by the Union government, but now there is total transparency and every citizen has the information about what is being sanctioned for the state.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, in his address, said that the Narendra Modi government has given specific stress on the development of state of Jammu & Kashmir. He termed it as his fortune to get a chance to serve as his Minister. He talked about various major projects like Devika Project, Chattrakala tunnel, increased road links, especially work on road to Himachal. He said that the Centre has given special focus on the J&K.

Sat Sharma in his Presidential address said that the BJP and PDP honoured the mandate given to both the parties in the last assembly elections. He said that the alliance is based on the development agenda for J&K. He mentioned about the Jambu Zoo, Cable Car Project, Circular road and other achievements of the BJP’s alliance government.

Jugal Kishore Sharma embarked upon the various landmark achievements. He discussed about the mega project of Jammu-Poonch National Highway. He also touched the upgradation of Jammu Railway Station with three new platforms. He said that modification of Jammu Airport is underway along with sanctioning of new Airport of the Jammu region.

Shamsher Singh Manhas focussed on the organizational matters and lauded the role of BJP activists in the building of a strong party. He emphasized that BJP’s strong organizational fabric has ensured the end to the long standing discrimination with the Jammu region. He also talked about the multiplied and enhanced defence budget especially focussing on J&K.

Other Ministers also spoke on the achievements of their respective departments and the landmark achievements for the region and the state.

Pawan Khajuria and Harinder Gupta conducted the proceedings of stage.

Meanwhile BJP also released a book named “Jammu-Kashmir Sarkar Ke Teen Saal Bemisaal” on the achievements by the BJP’s Ministers, MLAs, MLCs etc. on the occasion. The book especially focuses on the various landmark achievements by the BJP’s alliance government during last three years.

Besides party activists from different areas and the general public, the rally was also attended by State Office Bearers, MLCs, MLAs, Morcha Presidents, Cell Convenors and other party functionaries.

BJP leaders Arvind Gupta, Kulbhushan Mohtra, Rajinder Singh Chib, Rajnish Jain, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra and others were also present on the occasion.