• Says “party attracting youth in NC due to pro youth policies of Omar led Govt.

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Monday welcomed a number of youth from diverse walks of life into the party fold at the party’s provincial headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. Among others, Party’s youth leader and Working President NCSU Jammu Sardar Arunpal Singh was also present on the occasion.

Welcoming the new entrants, Rattan Lal Gupta said, “The National Conference has always believed that the youth are the backbone of our society. We are glad to see young and energetic minds joining our mission. The Omar Abdullah–led government has consistently taken pro-youth measures, including the major step of granting age relaxation for JKAS aspirants, ensuring wider opportunities for our talented youth.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Arunpal Singh stated, “Today’s youth are looking for a platform that recognises their aspirations and gives them space to grow. The initiatives taken under Omar Abdullah’s leadership, especially the age relaxation for JKAS aspirants, reflect the party’s commitment to empowering the next generation. We wholeheartedly welcome these new members into the YNC family.”

Those who joined the party fold included: Tarlochan Singh, Bhanu Partap Singh, Kamaljeet Singh, Varun Kumar Ajju Sharma, Angad Singh, Rajdeep Singh, Sanjeet Singh, Vivek Singh, Arjun Sharma and Simranjeet Singh. Among those who were present on this occasion: Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Adv. Massrat Ahmed Malik, Saqib Kichloo and others. 

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