KATHUA: In a significant political development, several senior and active Congress leaders from Nagri Mandal, Kathua, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of BJP Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor Baldev Singh Billawaria. The leaders cited disappointment with the Congress party’s failed policies and anti-public approach as the reason for their shift.
The event was attended by BJP J&K SC Morcha President Dharmendra Kumar, BJP District Kathua SC Morcha President Nagesh Kumar, DDC Balbir Lal, Deepak Bawa, Sohan Lal, and other dignitaries. Speaking on the occasion, Baldev Singh Billawaria said, “The BJP is not merely a political party; it is a strong force committed to nation-building and public service.
Under the visionary, decisive, and people-centric leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has achieved remarkable progress in development, security, good governance, and economic empowerment.” He added that the Modi government has not only strengthened India’s global stature but also improved the lives and opportunities of citizens across the country.
Focusing on Jammu & Kashmir, Billawaria highlighted that the Modi government has restored stability in the region after decades of unrest, producing visible and positive results. “The youth of Jammu & Kashmir are now gaining better opportunities in education, employment, self-employment, and sports,” he said. “Young people are actively joining the mainstream of nation-building, contributing to a stronger and more developed Jammu & Kashmir.”
Criticizing the National Conference (NC) and its allies, he said, “Promises such as 12 free gas cylinders and 200 units of free electricity remain unfulfilled. During elections, grand promises were made, but they failed to deliver once in power.” In contrast, he emphasized, the BJP focuses on tangible development and welfare initiatives on the ground. Billawaria concluded that ordinary citizens, disillusioned by corruption and unkept promises, are increasingly drawn toward the BJP’s stable leadership, nationalist ideology, and concrete development agenda. The newly joined BJP members pledged to strengthen the party and work with dedication for the nation’s progress.


