ANANTNAG, Sep 24: The Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM) organised a workers’ meeting and joining programme at Tawheed Abad, Hiller, Anantnag, with the objective of strengthening its organisational activities and expanding its outreach at the grassroots level.
The meeting was chaired by Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday, State Secretary, Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, while the programme was organised by Tariq Ahmad Bhat, District Youth President, Anantnag. A number of workers and supporters participated in the programme and discussed various organisational matters and future activities of the Manch in the region.
During the programme, several political workers associated with the Indian National Congress and the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formally joined the Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch. The newly joined members expressed their willingness to contribute to the activities and objectives of the organisation.
Addressing the gathering, the organisers highlighted the importance of strengthening the organisational network of BTSM at the grassroots level and encouraging greater public participation in programmes related to Tibet, India’s civilisational and cultural heritage, national awareness, and people-to-people engagement.
Dr. Vivek Sharma, State President, Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh), welcomed the newly joined members and said that the participation of people from different social and organisational backgrounds would further strengthen the Manch’s outreach in the region. He emphasised the need for sustained grassroots engagement and greater awareness about the historical, cultural and strategic significance of Tibet and its close relationship with India.
Dr. Sharma said that BTSM would continue to work through its organisational units at the district and grassroots levels and provide a platform for constructive dialogue, awareness programmes and public participation concerning issues related to India-Tibet cultural and civilisational relations.
He further appreciated the efforts of the district and youth teams in organising the programme and called upon the newly joined members and existing workers to work together in a disciplined and constructive manner for strengthening the activities of the Manch across Anantnag and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
The programme concluded with a call for continued organisational coordination, public outreach and participation in forthcoming activities of the Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch.