JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has recently nominated former Deputy Mayor Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria as Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary. On the occasion, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Association President Rinku Gill along with his felicitated Baldev Singh Billawaria at BJP Headquarters in Jammu. He was presented with a bouquet, shawl and memento for his continuous dedication and tireless service towards public welfare. Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, Jammu and Kashmir BJP Vice President Rekha Mahajan were also present at the event.

Addressing the event, Ashok Koul spoke with great admiration and warmth about Billawaria’s long-standing commitment to the BJP’s ideology and grassroots organizational work. He remarked: Baldev Singh Billawaria is not only a seasoned and committed karyakarta of the Bharatiya Janata Party, but also a dynamic leader who has earned the respect of colleagues, public servants, and citizens alike. His journey from a humble background to holding this important organizational post is a testament to his hard work, integrity, and the values that our party stands for.” He further added “The strength of the BJP lies in its disciplined cadre, and Billawaria is a shining example of that tradition.

He has always been accessible to the public, responsive to the needs of the common man, and steadfast in upholding party values. I am confident that his new role will enable him to further strengthen the party presence and build deeper bonds with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.” Ashok Koul further said that the Modi government at the Center has given a new identity to the rights and dignity of Safai Karamcharis of Jammu and Kashmir by removing Article 370. He said that after the removal of Article 370, Safai Karamcharis living in Jammu and Kashmir have now got equal civil rights.

Billawaria, while humbly accepting the honor and expressing gratitude, thanked Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul for his unwavering support and guidance in his political journey. He said, "I feel extremely honored to receive this honor from my colleagues and Safai Karamcharis. I express my heartfelt gratitude to senior party leadership, whose guidance has always been a source of strength. I assure the party leadership that I will continue to work with full dedication to uphold the ideals of the BJP and serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

He also emphasized that his appointment is not a position of privilege but a responsibility he carries with utmost sincerity and devotion to the party core values. In his address, Rinku Gill congratulated Baldev Singh Billawaria on his appointment and appreciated his continuous efforts to raise the issues of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and citizen concerns at appropriate forums. He pledged full cooperation on behalf of the Municipal Corporation Union President and expressed commitment to strengthen the BJP’s vision of clean, efficient and transparent governance at the Jammu Municipal Corporation level. He said that Baldev Singh Billawaria has done many works for the employees during his tenure as Deputy Mayor and we hope that as the General Secretary of the J&K BJP party, he will work to make our voice raise at every platform.

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