BARAMULLA, Oct 2: On the occasion of the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, the BJP OBC Morcha Jammu & Kashmir organised an organ and blood donation camp at Sub-District Hospital, Sopore, under its ongoing ‘Seva Mera Yogdan’ initiative.
The programme was organised under the directions of Braham Jyot Satti, President, BJP OBC Morcha Jammu & Kashmir, and was coordinated by Mohammad Yaseen, Constituency President, BJP OBC Morcha, Sopore. The camp aimed to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage people to come forward for blood and organ donation to help save lives.
The organisers described the programme as the first organ donation programme organised by the BJP OBC Morcha in Kashmir, stating that it was aimed at strengthening awareness about organ donation among the public. The camp also highlighted the importance of timely blood donation and its role in supporting patients requiring urgent medical care.
Speaking on the occasion, Fayaz Ahmad Najar, State General Secretary, BJP OBC Morcha, said that organ donation is a noble cause and stressed the need to address misconceptions and hesitation surrounding it. He said that greater awareness at the grassroots level could encourage more people to consider donation and contribute towards saving lives.
He said that organ and blood donation represent important forms of community service as they can provide support and hope to people facing critical health conditions.
In his message, Braham Jyot Satti said that the ‘Seva Mera Yogdan’ initiative seeks to connect with people through activities aimed at serving society. Referring to the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, he said their emphasis on simplicity, dedication and public service could inspire people to contribute to society.
Satti further said that commemorating national leaders should extend beyond ceremonial programmes and be reflected through activities benefiting people in need. He added that the BJP OBC Morcha would continue organising awareness and service-oriented programmes in different parts of Jammu & Kashmir.
He also appreciated the participation of people from Sopore and thanked Irfan Ahmad Lone, Transplant Coordinator, SOTTO J&K, and his team for their support and cooperation in organising the programme.
Mohammad Yaseen, Constituency President, BJP OBC Morcha Sopore, expressed gratitude to all those involved in the camp. He thanked Braham Jyot Satti for his guidance and acknowledged the cooperation of SOTTO J&K, hospital authorities, party workers, volunteers and local residents.
Those present included Fayaz Ahmad Najar, State General Secretary, OBC Morcha; Ghulam Mohammad Hajam, Spokesperson, OBC Morcha; Tariq Ahmad Ganie, District Vice President, OBC Morcha Baramulla; Muzaffar Najar, District Vice President, OBC Morcha Baramulla; Altaf Hussain Najar, District General Secretary, OBC Morcha; and Shabir Ahmad Chopan, District Secretary, OBC Morcha Baramulla, besides party workers, volunteers and local residents.
October 2 marks the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. The day is also observed as the International Day of Non-Violence, with Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and service commemorated nationally and internationally.