JAMMU, Jul 23: Yuva Rajput Sabha-J&K (YRS), under the leadership of its President Mandeep Singh, today met Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, to raise the long-pending and genuine demands of the sportspersons of Jammu.
The delegation included former President Vikram Singh Vicky, Rajan Singh Happy, Vice President of J&K High Court Bar Association, Adv. Baldev Singh, along with a large number of sportspersons from Jammu.
During the meeting, the delegation presented the issues and hardships being faced by the sportspersons in detail. Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar patiently heard the delegation and assured them that he would take up the matter with the higher authorities, particularly Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha Ji and Hon’ble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, for an appropriate resolution.
Following the meeting, YRS members addressed the media and stated that if no concrete action is taken within the stipulated time, the Sabha will be compelled to launch a strong democratic agitation against the NC Government, Sports Minister Satish Sharma, and the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council for ignoring the aspirations of Jammu’s sportspersons.
Immediately afterwards, the YRS delegation, along with the sportspersons, met Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma Ji. The meeting lasted for more than two hours, during which President Mandeep Singh comprehensively explained the concerns, challenges, and discrimination allegedly being faced by the sportspersons of Jammu. Spokesperson of BJP Zorawar Singh Jamwal was also present in meeting.
Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma Ji listened carefully to every issue and assured the delegation that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has always stood for justice. He stated that if any discrimination is being meted out to the people and sportspersons of Jammu, the BJP would strongly raise the matter in the appropriate forums, including the Secretariat. He further assured that if the NC Government fails to address these genuine demands, the BJP will stand firmly with Yuva Rajput Sabha-J&K, the Bar Association, the sportspersons of Jammu, and the people of Jammu in their fight for justice.
Yuva Rajput Sabha-J&K expressed its gratitude to Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma Ji for giving a patient hearing and responding positively to the concerns of the delegation.
The Sabha also appealed to the people of Jammu to remain united and extend their support to this movement, emphasizing that collective strength is essential to ensure justice for the sportspersons and to safeguard the interests of Jammu.