SRINAGAR, Oct 18: The Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM), Srinagar Unit, organised a workers’ meeting at Gulshan Abad, Hyderpora, Srinagar, to strengthen its organisational network and promote greater youth participation.
The meeting was held at the residence of Hazik Rashid, District Youth President, Srinagar, and was chaired by Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday, State Secretary, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Several office-bearers and local members participated in the programme.
Those present included Hazik Rashid, District Youth President; Mir Mehraj, District President; Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, District Vice President; Thakur Gulzar Ahmad, District Secretary; Irshad Ahmad, Prabhari, Srinagar; and Majid Laway, District Spokesperson.
The participants discussed ways to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level, expand public outreach and encourage young people to participate in its activities. They emphasised unity, discipline and coordinated efforts to advance the organisation’s objectives.
On the occasion, Dr. Vivek Sharma, State President of BTSM for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, announced that the organisation would observe October 20 as Black Day to commemorate the Chinese attack on India in 1962.
Dr. Sharma said the conflict remained a painful chapter in India’s history, marked by the sacrifice of soldiers and the loss of control over Indian territory, including areas in Ladakh.
He said the observance was intended to honour the sacrifices of Indian soldiers and reinforce awareness about national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Dr. Sharma also called upon BTSM workers, youth and members of civil society to spread awareness about the historical significance of the 1962 conflict and its implications for national security.
He stressed the importance of strengthening the organisation’s presence across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh and promoting awareness of India–Tibet relations and the strategic importance of the Himalayan region.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to strengthen the organisational network, mobilise youth and work collectively towards the announced observance on October 20.