JAMMU, Jun 27: A warm and enthusiastic welcome was accorded to senior administrator and former Deputy Director, Department of Health Services, Dr. Rohit Gupta, on Saturday, at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Jammu headquarters following his recent induction into the party at its Srinagar headquarters in the presence of PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.
The felicitation programme witnessed the participation of several senior party leaders and office bearers, who expressed confidence that Dr. Gupta’s vast administrative experience and public service background would significantly strengthen the party’s outreach and organisational base across the Jammu region.
Among those present on the occasion were Party General Secretary and Office In-charge Jammu Satpal Singh Charak, General Secretaries Rajinder Singh Manhas, Verinder Singh Sonu, Ranbir Singh Manga, R.K. Pardesi, Er. D.K. Magotra, E. Peter, Dimple Kumar, Choudhary Channi Lal, Madam Parveen Akhtar, District Presidents and several senior functionaries and workers.
Amid slogans in support of the party, Dr. Rohit Gupta was garlanded and felicitated by the party leadership and workers on his arrival at the Jammu office.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Gupta thanked PDP President Mehbooba Mufti and the senior leadership for reposing faith in him and providing him the opportunity to serve the party.
“I am deeply honoured by the confidence shown in me by the party leadership. I shall dedicate myself to strengthening the organisation at the grassroots level and work tirelessly to take the party’s vision of peace, dignity, development and inclusive governance to every section of society, particularly in the Jammu region,” Dr. Gupta said.
He further emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir needs a political environment based on mutual trust, regional harmony and people-centric governance. “The PDP has always stood for dialogue, democratic values and safeguarding the interests of the people. I look forward to working with dedication to bridge regional aspirations and strengthen the bond between Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.
Speaking on the occasion, the senior party leaders welcomed Dr. Gupta into the PDP family and described his induction as a significant boost for the organisation. They said his rich administrative experience, integrity and connect with the people would greatly benefit the party and further strengthen its presence in Jammu.
The programme concluded with party leaders reiterating their commitment to expanding the PDP’s organisational network and working collectively to address public issues while promoting peace, development and equitable progress across Jammu and Kashmir.