ANANTNAG, Oct 11: The Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM) organised a workers’ meeting and joining programme at Tangwad Hiller Arhama in Anantnag district to strengthen its grassroots presence and expand its organisational activities. The meeting was presided over by Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday, State Secretary of BTSM for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
During the programme, a peaceful protest was also held, during which Khanday criticised the Congress party, alleging that it had misled the nation on important issues. A major highlight of the event was the joining of prominent Congress workers Ab Rashid Khan and Showkat Ahmad Chohan, along with their supporters, who joined BTSM and expressed their commitment to the organisation’s objectives.
Those present on the occasion included Tariq Ahmad Bhat, District Youth President, Anantnag; Haseena Banoo, District Secretary, Mahila Morcha; Muzaffar Ahmad Teeli, District General Secretary, Anantnag; Mohmad Shafi, District Vice President, ST Morcha; and Muzaffar Ahmad Khatana, District General Secretary, ST Morcha, along with other office-bearers and workers.
In his message, Dr. Vivek Sharma, State President of BTSM for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh and National Co-Convener of its Intellectual Forum, emphasised the importance of organisational unity, public awareness, and grassroots expansion. He called upon all office-bearers and members to actively prepare for the forthcoming Tawang Yatra, scheduled to be held from November 19 to November 25, 2026. He highlighted the significance of the yatra in promoting awareness of India’s rich Buddhist heritage and strengthening understanding of the historical, cultural, and spiritual connections between India and Tibet.
Dr. Sharma said, “The Tawang Yatra, scheduled from November 19 to November 25, 2026, is an important opportunity to highlight our rich Buddhist heritage and India’s historical and cultural ties with Tibet. I urge all BTSM members to work collectively, mobilise participants, and ensure proper preparations for the yatra. Such initiatives not only promote awareness of our shared cultural heritage but also strengthen organisational unity and expand our presence at the grassroots level.”