- BJP using Pakistan as diversionary tactic to hide its governance failures: Yogesh Sawhney
JAMMU: A women’s convention was organized today at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu by Bimla Luthra, former MLA and State Vice President of the Women’s Wing of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC). The convention was held in support of the NC- Congress Alliance candidate for Jammu East, Yogesh Sawhney, ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.
Addressing the gathering, Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of JKNC, lambasted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its hollow promises and failure to address the concerns of women in Jammu & Kashmir. "The BJP has done nothing substantial for the women of this region. Instead of focusing on real issues like employment, healthcare, and women’s welfare, the BJP remains engrossed in divisive politics and spreading propaganda,” of hatred Gupta stated.
He further criticized the BJP-led government for its failure in governance, specifically highlighting not to provide Jobs to the unemployed youths, lack of poor infrastructure, high inflation and the failure to provide basic amenities like electricity and water. "The people of Jammu & Kashmir deserve better. It’s high time they teach the BJP a lesson for its deceitful tactics," he remarked.
Mr Gupta outlined key promises from the party's Assembly Polls manifesto, including:Free education for girls up to graduation level, establishment of Women Welfare Commissions to address issues specific to women, Financial education programs for women to empower them economically, comprehensive healthcare initiatives focused on women and children, marriage financial assistance will hike from Rs 75000 instead of present remuneration Rs 50000, special incentives for women entrepreneurs and skill development programs, etc.
The Provincial President urged all party cadres to unite and fully vote and support Yogesh Sawhney, the NC- Congress Alliance candidate for Jammu East, in the upcoming elections, calling it crucial for the future of the region.
In his address, Yogesh Sawhney accused the BJP of using Pakistan as a diversionary tactic to hide its governance failures. “Whenever the BJP fails to deliver, it conveniently drags Pakistan into the narrative to distract people from its shortcomings," he said.
He emphasized that the NC- Congress have always championed the cause of the poor and oppressed, and their policies have consistently aimed at their upliftment since India’s independence.
Sawhney also highlighted how, under the previous government, NC-Congress ensured the protection of jobs for local youth by implementing district cadre posts across the state. “Our focus has always been on the welfare of the people, and we remain committed to ensuring justice, equality, and economic empowerment for all," he concluded.
In the concluding address, Bimla Luthra and Sapna Gill appealed to the women of East constituency to come out to vote and support the NC-Congress Alliance candidate Yogesh Sawhney, stressing the importance of women's involvement in shaping the future of Jammu & Kashmir. "Women have the power to bring change, and we urge all my brothers and sisters to Vote and support Yogesh Sawhney and help create a better future for us all," both said.
Among those who were present included:-Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Dr. Shamshad Shan DDC Chairperson Ramban, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Sunil Sharma, Joginder Kaur District Vice President Women wing, Raj Kour , Ajay Kumar, Varinder Manhas, Prem Sharma, Abhimanyu Slathia, K.S Slathia, Arun, Sawhney, Vinod Kohli, Vivek Anand, Jatin Anand and others.
