Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. ANANTNAG: All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), a premier registered organisation working for the strengthening of grassroots-level democracy in Jammu and Kashmir. Today, an important organizational meeting of the All Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Conference was held in the Verinag area of District Anantnag under the leadership of its AJKPC President, Anil Sharma. The meeting took place at the historic site from where the River Jhelum originates. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on organizational matters.
Addressing the gathering, President Anil Sharma stated that the people living in rural areas of Jammu & Kashmir have long been demanding the delimitation of Panchayats. He emphasized that the reorganization delimitation of Panchayats should be carried out at the earliest so that Panchayat elections can be conducted immediately thereafter. He also stressed the need for early elections of BDC and DDC.
Sharma said that since the dissolution of Panchayats, villagers have been facing significant hardships. In particular, the poor, farmers, and laborers are suffering as Gram Sabhas are not being held. He clarified that the Gram Sabha is the foundation of democracy and all developmental decisions should be taken through it.
He further highlighted the need for uniformity in Panchayats, stating that currently there is an imbalance in the number of voters some Panchayats have around 3000 voters while others have up to 4000. He suggested that each Panchayat should ideally have between 800 to 1000 voters to ensure equal and balanced development across all areas.
In his address, Anil Sharma welcomed the announcement made by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir regarding strict action against drugs within 100 days, and expressed full support of the All Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Conference for this initiative.
He said that the actions being taken by Jammu & Kashmir Police against drug traffickers are commendable, and the organization stands shoulder to shoulder with the police and administration in this campaign.
He further stated that the Panchayat Conference is running awareness campaigns across Jammu & Kashmir from Panchayat to Block to District level to educate youth about the harmful effects of drugs. People are being urged to keep their children away from drugs, as the younger generation represents the future of the nation. Sharma also announced that this anti-drug awareness campaign has been formally launched today, on 02 May 2026, from Verinag in District Anantnag.
He appealed to all members of the organization to actively participate in this movement and spread awareness in every village, Panchayat, street, and locality. On this occasion, District Anantnag Executive Member and District President Shahid Bhat played a key role in organizing the program. He stated that he stands firmly with the Panchayat Conference in efforts to eliminate drugs from Jammu & Kashmir.
Former BDC Chairperson of Verinag, Ali Mohammad, was also present at the event. He appreciated the efforts of the Panchayat Conference and said that the initiative taken by Anil Sharma is commendable, and he will fully support this campaign. In addition, several Panchs and Sarpanchs from Verinag, Duru, and Shahabad areas attended the meeting.
All participants unanimously expressed their support for strengthening Panchayats and for the anti-drug campaign, and pledged to work together with the organization. Some of the members who attended the meeting are Shahid Bhat, Aashiq Hussain, Bashir Padder,Ali Mohd, Rashid Bumla, Yousf Shan, Fayaz Ah, Bashir Ahmad, Manzoor Ahmad, Bashir Shera, Latef malik, Saleem Bhat .
