• BJP OBC Morcha organizes massive joining program at party headquarters

JAMMU: OBC Morcha, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, led by its President Braham Jyot Satti, held a joining programme at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP accompanied by MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi welcomed the new entrants with party patkas and extended their best wishes, encouraging them to work collectively towards the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

District President Jammu Rajesh Gupta, District President Jammu South Naresh Singh and District President OBC Jammu South Rampal, District President Jammu OBC Ashok Salgotra, Mandal President OBC Gadigarh Ramesh Kumar and others were present on the occasion.

The event turned into a vibrant celebration of unity and political commitment as Arun Mehra along with more than 100 enthusiastic individuals including retired persons belonging to OBC communities joined the BJP, pledging their unwavering support to the party’s vision.

The atmosphere at the venue was charged with enthusiasm as the new members were greeted with warm applause, party patkas, and slogans in praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. BJP leaders present on the occasion commended the decision of the new entrants, calling it a clear reflection of the people’s growing trust in BJP’s governance, transparency, and development model.

Sat Sharma welcomed the new entrants, appreciating their wise decision to join a nationalist party that cares for the people. He said that the BJP is not just a political party, it is a family committed to building a stronger, united, and self-reliant India. The overwhelming participation in today’s program is proof that people have immense faith in the policies and vision of our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

He further termed them to be part of the BJP family and asked them to work selflessly, connect with people at the grassroots, and be the voice of those in need. Together, we will take the message of BJP to every home in Jammu & Kashmir, he said and added that the BJP follows the policy of Nation first ideology and works in the nation's interest.

He said that the party’s doors are always open for those who wish to serve the nation above self-interest. They highlighted the BJP’s unwavering focus on inclusive development, social justice, and cultural pride, stating that the party’s rise in Jammu & Kashmir is driven purely by people’s trust and participation.

Yudhveer Sethi also welcomed the new entrants and said that the BJP has always believed in inclusive growth where every section of society irrespective of caste, creed, or region has an equal stake in the nation’s progress. The joining of such a large number of people from the OBC community is a testimony to the fact that the BJP’s message of development, nationalism, and social justice is reaching the grassroots. I welcome all the new members and urge them to dedicate themselves fully to serving the people and strengthening the organization.

Braham Jyot Satti, in his address, highlighted the party’s commitment to inclusive development and empowerment of all sections of society, particularly the OBC community. He emphasized on the OBC Morcha’s resolve to stand as a strong pillar for the empowerment of the Other Backward Classes, ensuring that their concerns and aspirations are addressed effectively. He said OBCs are the backbone of our nation because OBCs represent the maximum population of India and OBCs are die-hard nationalists.

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