JAMMU, Jun 28: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Nominated), Er. Gulam Ali Khatana today participated in the community listening programme of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ (Episode 82) at Dogian, Bathindi, along with prominent citizens. The programme was organised by former Sarpanch Ch. Mohd. Alam.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, Er Khatana praised the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that under his guidance, India is making remarkable progress across every sector. He stated that the Prime Minister’s unwavering commitment to nation-building, inclusive development, and cultural pride has inspired every citizen to contribute towards a stronger and more prosperous India.
Referring to the Prime Minister’s message, Er Khatana said that India has always stood united in the face of every challenge, and this spirit of collective strength is the nation’s greatest asset. He emphasized that while embracing modern development, the country must remain deeply connected to its rich heritage, traditions, and cultural values.
“India has always impressed the world with its unique civilisation, diverse traditions and vibrant culture. Our cultural heritage not only defines our identity but also creates immense opportunities for tourism, entrepreneurship and employment. India is rightly known as the ‘Golden Bird’ because of its rich legacy and diversity. Every culture and every community of our country adds its own unique fragrance to the beautiful bouquet that is India,” Er. Khatana said.
He urged the youth, artisans, entrepreneurs and local communities to take full advantage of flagship initiatives such as ‘Vocal for Local’, ‘Start-up India’ and ‘Stand-Up India’ to promote indigenous products, traditional crafts and local enterprises globally. He said that India’s cultural strength and civilisational values have the potential to inspire the world, particularly at a time when humanity is facing multiple global challenges.
During the interaction, local residents also apprised Er. Khatana of several public issues, including the shortage of drinking water, erratic electricity supply, poor road connectivity and the need for improved civic infrastructure. The Member of Parliament assured the public that their genuine concerns would be taken up with the concerned authorities for prompt and appropriate action.
Among those present on the occasion were former Sarpanch Ch. Mohd. Alam, Bashir Ahmed, Shah Mohd., Taj Din, Mohd. Rafiq, Adv. Mohd. Rayaz, Sadiq Choudhary, Abdul Majeed, Chairman Naseem Ali, Maulana Zakir, Ghulam Rasool, Ch. Amair, Sadeeq Panch, Sham Din, Nake Mohd., Anayat Ali, Mir Alam, Talib Hussain, Ghulam Nabi and several other prominent citizens.