JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference OBC Cell Chairman Abdul Gani Telli presided over a workers meeting at RS Pura as part of his ongoing public outreach programmes.
Chairman OBC Cell Abdul Gani Telli said the party is committed to the upliftment of marginalized sections.He said the NC government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sab will fully safeguard the rights of the depressed classes and ensure social justice.
Addressing a programme organised by Nazir Ahmed and team at village Langotia RS-Pura he highlighted the landmark initiatives of the National Conference socio-economic empowerment particularly the revolutionary Land to Tiller Act introduced by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah which granted land ownership to the landless uplifting thousand's of poor farmers and ensuring their dignity.It was the NC government that established institutions like the OBC,BC Boards aimed at the economic empowerment of weaker sections he said.
Abdul Gani Telli urged party workers to intensify their preparations for the forthcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Body ULB elections in Jammu.He called collective efforts to strengthen grassroots democracy and ensure the victory of JKNC candidates
After listening, the various public grievances were heard patiently. The Chairman assured the attendees that their concerns would be addressed on priority, and necessary steps would be taken to resolve the issues raised. He assured all of them the these genuine demands of the people were personally discussed with our concern cabinet ministers at top priority basis he said.
Lamenting the plight of the underprivileged, the NC District President rural B Naresh Bittu said that unemployment was rising, and weaker sections were systematically neglected. He accused the previous government of doing nothing for the upliftment of the depressed classes during their nearly ten-year rule in Jammu and Kashmir. “For a decade, the weaker sections of society were ignored, with no concrete policies or initiatives aimed at their socio-economic development he stated.
In the meeting Tarseem Khullar senior NC leader expressed serious concerns over the raising unemployment and the deteriorating economic situation particularly in Jammu,he said the past ten years have witnessed a sharp increase in joblessness with youth struggling to find employment opportunities while businesses and industries are facing an unprecedented economic downturn.
Among those who were present in the meeting included: Devi Ditta District President Jammu Urban OBC Cell, Jatinder Kumar Bhagat District President Jammu Rural B SC Cell, Jagga Ram Bhagat Vice President Jammu Province SC Cell, Thodu Ram, Mohinder Lal former Panch, Rattan Lal, Geeta Devi Panch, Krishan Lal, Bodh Raj, Kuldeep Raj, Amit Choudhary, Mohinder Kumar Bhagat, Dev Raj Block President R.S Pura, Nazeer Choudhary and others.


