JAMMU: On the occasion of Vijayadashami, which also marks the birthdays of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, Anil Sharma, President of the All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), paid tributes to the leaders at the AJKPC headquarters in Jammu. Several local media representatives attended the programme.
Sharma remembered Gandhi for his teachings of honesty and non-violence, and Shastri for inspiring the nation with the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.” He also mentioned Lord Ram, who went to the forest but kept his promises, showing dedication and truthfulness. He said celebrating all three together reminds everyone of honesty, hard work, and serving society.
A large number of youth from Nagrota Assembly constituency, along with other local people, took part in the programme. Sharma encouraged young people to take the lead in working for villages, farmers, students, and overall development. “The future of the country depends on young people who work sincerely and help society,” he said.
About the upcoming Nagrota assembly elections, Sharma said he will contest without any doubt. He added that AJKPC has always worked for the nation and youth, and despite threats, its members never compromised on national interest. When asked about recent interviews of CM Omar Abdullah on political matters, Sharma avoided a direct answer, saying it is too early to judge the government after just 12 months.
He said that action matters more than words and asked everyone to focus on solving local problems and improving services. The programme ended with a call for people to work together for real development in Jammu and Kashmir.


