KULGAM, Jul 20: In a significant organisational development in South Kashmir, the Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM) organised a grand public meeting and mass joining programme at Bogam in Kulgam district. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from local residents, social activists, and political workers, marking a major expansion of the organisation’s presence in the region while reaffirming its commitment to the Tibetan cause, national unity, social harmony, and public welfare. The programme was presided over by Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday, State Secretary of Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM), Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, who welcomed the participants and highlighted the organisation’s unwavering commitment to public welfare, national integration, social harmony, and its continued support for the just and peaceful cause of Tibet. He reiterated BTSM’s dedication to preserving Tibet’s unique cultural, spiritual, and civilisational heritage while advocating for the rights, dignity, and identity of the Tibetan people.A large number of political workers from different parties formally joined the Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch during the programme. The most notable development was the induction of a substantial number of grassroots workers associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], reflecting a significant shift in the local political landscape. The new members expressed confidence in BTSM’s ideology and its people-centric approach, stating that they were inspired by the organisation’s commitment to nationalism, public service, cultural preservation, inclusive development, and its steadfast support for the Tibetan cause.
The joining ceremony was marked by enthusiastic slogans and a warm welcome for the new members, who pledged to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level, actively participate in public welfare initiatives, and create greater public awareness about the Tibetan issue and the need to preserve Tibet’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. During the interactive session, local residents highlighted several long-pending developmental and civic issues affecting the Bogam area. These included the need for better road connectivity, improved healthcare facilities, enhanced educational infrastructure, employment opportunities for youth, reliable drinking water supply, better power distribution, and other essential public services. The residents urged the organisation to take up these issues with the concerned authorities to ensure their early resolution.
Addressing the gathering, Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday congratulated the new members and said that their decision to join Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch reflected the growing confidence of the people in the organisation’s vision and mission.
“The doors of Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch are open to every patriotic citizen committed to the service of society, the nation, and the humanitarian cause of Tibet. The induction of such a large number of dedicated workers will further strengthen our organisational network in Kulgam and across the Kashmir Valley. Along with raising the voice of the common people, BTSM will continue to advocate for a peaceful resolution of the Tibetan issue and the preservation of Tibet’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. We assure the people that every genuine public issue raised today will be vigorously pursued with the concerned authorities to ensure its early resolution,” he said.
Dr. Vivek Sharma, President of Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM) for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and National Co-Convener of the Intellectual Forum of BTSM, welcomed the successful induction program. He described this achievement as a clear reflection of the organization’s growing public support across the region. Dr. Sharma noted that the increasing participation from individuals with diverse political and social backgrounds indicates the rising trust in BTSM’s commitment to nationalism, public service, cultural values, and unwavering support for the Tibetan people.
He emphasized that BTSM would continue to expand its outreach across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh by strengthening its grassroots organizational network, engaging with local communities, and addressing their genuine concerns. The organization aims to raise awareness about the historical, cultural, spiritual, and strategic significance of Tibet through peaceful and democratic initiatives.
Furthermore, Dr. Sharma reinforced BTSM’s dedication to preserving India’s civilizational heritage, enhancing the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual ties between India and Tibet, and supporting the universal messages of peace, compassion, non-violence, and dialogue promoted by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
The program concluded with all newly inducted members taking a pledge to work together for the welfare of society, promote national unity and communal harmony, strengthen BTSM’s organizational activities across Kulgam and the Kashmir Valley, and contribute to raising greater public awareness and support for the Tibetan cause in line with the organization’s aims and objectives.