JAMMU, Sep 17: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Central Zone, comprising the districts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua, on Thursday held an organisational meeting at the Zonal Office to chalk out the party’s strategy for the forthcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of former minister and Central Zone President Babu Rampaul. Zonal Secretary and Coordinator, JKNC, Dr. Vikas Sharma, organised the meeting. The meeting also featured detailed deliberations on various public issues requiring the urgent attention of the government.
Addressing the meeting, Rampaul emphasised the need for the party organisation to remain closely connected with the people and give priority to their genuine concerns. He urged party workers to regularly visit their respective areas, listen to public grievances and make sincere efforts to ensure that people’s issues are taken up through the appropriate forums.
The senior National Conference leader called upon the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to unite on a common platform and collectively raise their voice for the restoration of statehood.
He said that both Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made commitments in Parliament, outside Parliament and before the Supreme Court regarding the restoration of statehood, but the promise had not yet been fulfilled.
He also said that the youth should reflect deeply on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir before August 5, 2019, and compare it with the present circumstances. He said that such a comparison is important to understand the changes that have taken place and to recognise the challenges facing the people, particularly the younger generation.
He emphasised the need for the youth to remain united and raise their concerns through democratic and peaceful means. He said that the struggle for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood should continue within the framework of the Constitution and through democratic institutions.
He said that restoration of statehood is closely linked with the aspirations and future of the people, particularly the younger generation, and that greater employment opportunities and avenues for youth development must remain a priority.
He expressed concern over the growing unemployment situation and said that the aspirations of thousands of educated young people cannot be ignored. He emphasised the need for sustained efforts to create employ.