BJP using negative agenda against NC-Congress alliance to distract from its own failures in governance: Rattan Lal Gupta

• NC will secure comfortable majority in Assembly polls

JAMMU: Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Rattan Lal Gupta, has reaffirmed that the National Conference (NC) remains the sole champion of restoring true democracy in Jammu and Kashmir. 

Addressing a gathering at a joining programme held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu, Organized by Sardar Jatinder Singh Lucky Vice Chairman Cantt. Board Jammu. Rattan Lal Gupta accused BJP of fearing from the NC and its leaderships and resorting to the use of a negative agenda against NC-Congress alliance to distract from its own failures in governance.

The senior NC leader criticized the BJP’s failed development narrative in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the party’s inability to address basic public needs. "The BJP has miserably failed to provide basic amenities to the people, and their narrative of development has completely collapsed in Jammu and Kashmir," he said. 

Recalling the pivotal role played by Dr. Farooq Abdullah in restoring democracy in Jammu and Kashmir in 1996, Rattan Lal Gupta contrasted it with the current state of affairs under BJP rule. "Instead of strengthening democracy, the BJP has divided a full-fledged state into two Union Territories, stripping the people of their political rights," he stated.

Expressing concern over recent polling, Rattan Lal pointed out that the high voter turnout in Assembly elections was a clear reflection of the people's frustration with the BJP. "The high turnout is not an endorsement of BJP's policies, but rather an expression of public outrage against their misgovernance and failure to deliver."

Rattan Lal Gupta expressed confidence in the NC's return to power, asserting that the party will secure a comfortable majority in the upcoming elections. "The National Conference, with its pro-people policies and commitment to development, is the only party capable of delivering for the people of Jammu and Kashmir," he added.

Earlier, Smt Paramjeet Kour President BJP Mahila Morcha Suchetgarh and large number of people from BJP joining the NC, a testament to the party’s growing popularity. 

Rattan Lal Gupta welcomed the new members, emphasizing that the NC’s developmental agenda and focus on public welfare were the driving forces behind the growing support in Jammu and Kashmir.

Among those who joined the party fold included: Jasveer Kour, Manpreet Kour, Seema Devi, Parsheno Devi, Pushpa Devi, Balkar Singh, Jasvinder Singh, Vansh Kumar, Vinay Kumar, Arjun Kumar, Ragubir Singh, Inderjeet Singh, Naryan Singh, Sahil Choudhary and others.

Those who were present include: Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Bimla Luthra former MLA, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell, Satwant Kour Dogra Provincial President Women wing, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Puspa Dogra Vice President Women wing, Vikram Puri Chairman Trade and Industry, Pooja Jaggi, S. Gurmeet Singh (Jimmy) Som Raj Taroch Secretary Central Zone and others.