JAMMU, Oct 14: Strengthening its outreach among the younger generation, several students from GGM Science College today joined the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) Students Union, underlining the organisation’s continued efforts to connect with students from different educational institutions and academic streams. The development reflects the Students Union’s ongoing expansion across campuses, with its leadership seeking to encourage youth participation through the principles of honest and true politics championed by party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari.The joining programme was organised under the leadership of Tableen Singh Boparai, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party Students Union, in the presence of Vijay Bakaya, General Secretary of JKAP, and Manjit Singh, Provincial President of JKAP Jammu Province.
Addressing the gathering, Vijay Bakaya, General Secretary of JKAP, highlighted the importance of engaging students in constructive public life and creating opportunities for young people to contribute to society. He emphasised that students are not merely the future of Jammu and Kashmir but also important stakeholders in its present development. He encouraged the newly inducted students to focus on education, acquire professional skills, develop leadership qualities and raise genuine student concerns through constructive and democratic means.
Manjit Singh, Provincial President of JKAP Jammu Province, welcomed the students into the party’s student organisation and stressed that honest and true politics, as advocated by Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, remains central to JKAP’s approach to public service. He said young people deserve a political platform that values sincerity, credibility, dialogue and a realistic understanding of public concerns rather than promises that cannot be fulfilled. He added that the Students Union would continue to reach out to students across colleges and different academic streams, encouraging them to participate in constructive activities and contribute their ideas towards addressing educational and employment-related challenges.
On the occasion, Manjit Singh nominated the office-bearers’ team for GGM Science College under the JKAP Students Union. Simran Jeet Singh was nominated President, Abhinandan and Nithish as Vice Presidents, and Rytham Sharma as General Secretary. The newly constituted team was entrusted with the responsibility of strengthening the organisation’s campus presence, engaging with students and bringing their concerns to the appropriate forums.
Tableen Singh Boparai said the Students Union was committed to expanding its organisational network across educational institutions and welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and streams. He emphasised that the organisation’s growing outreach was aimed at providing young people with a platform to develop leadership skills, participate in constructive discussions and raise issues concerning education, career opportunities and their future. He encouraged the newly inducted students to work with dedication and integrity while strengthening the Students Union at the grassroots level.
The programme highlighted JKAP’s emphasis on youth engagement and its stated commitment to honest and true politics under the leadership of Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari. Party leaders stressed that students should be encouraged to enter public life with a sense of responsibility, transparency and commitment to addressing genuine concerns rather than being drawn into divisive or unproductive political activities.The party leaders also welcomed the newly inducted students and expressed confidence that the GGM Science College team would work to strengthen campus-level engagement. They reiterated that the Students Union would continue its efforts to bring students from different institutions and academic disciplines onto a common platform.
Among those present were Saleem Alam, Vice President and In-charge ST Wing; Arun Chibber, Vice President; Ajaz Kazmi, Provincial Secretary and In-charge Trade Wing; Abhay Bakaya, District President Jammu; Raman Thappa, District President Samba; Pushap Dev Uppal, District President Jammu Rural-B; Pavneet Kour, Provincial President Women Wing; Sahil Bharti, Spokesperson; Bhagat Ram, Provincial President OBC Wing; Vaibhav Mattoo, Social Media In-charge Jammu Province; Balbir Singh Baba, Provincial President Minority Wing; Dalbir Singh, District President Minority Wing; Onkar Singh, District President Trade Wing; Joginder Singh, District Vice President; Neelam Gupta, Senior Vice President, Jammu District; Shikha Bhardwaj, Secretary, Jammu District; Vijay Gurtoo, Secretary; GL Pandita, Secretary; Shakfat Choudhary, President, JKAP Students Union Paramedical Wing; and Yash Choudhary, Organisational Secretary.
The programme concluded with a renewed emphasis on expanding the Students Union’s presence across educational institutions and encouraging more young people to associate with a political platform that places honest and true politics, public accountability and constructive youth participation at the centre of its stated approach.