- Several youths join Party fold
JAMMU: Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary and Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), reaffirmed the Omar Abdullah Government commitment in empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir during a joining programme held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu today. The programme was organized under the leadership of Tejinder Pal Singh Aman, District President Jammu Urban JKNC, and witnessed the induction of several young members into the party fold.
While welcoming the youth into the party, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary expressed his gratitude for their faith in the National Conference's vision. In his address, he emphasized the party’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, stating, "The National Conference Govt has always stood for creating avenues to uplift and empower the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. The need of the hour is to create new resources and opportunities for the younger generation to thrive in a competitive world."
Addressing the gathering Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu said there is a dire need to launch comprehensive tourism development initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir with an aim to create new resources to tackle the unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir. Such efforts will not only promote the region's rich cultural heritage but also open up employment opportunities for the youth," he added.
Reiterating the National Conference's manifesto pledge, he added, "Our party is committed to providing employment to one lakh youth in Jammu and Kashmir. To fulfill this promise, we have already initiated the recruitment process by directing various government departments to identify and fill vacancies promptly."
The Provincial President also underscored the importance of empowering women through entrepreneurship. "The National Conference Govt strongly advocates for incentives that enable local women to establish small-scale ventures within their homes. This initiative aims to transform women into self-reliant entrepreneurs, enabling them to contribute to their families and the economy while managing their households."
Calling upon the newly inducted members to contribute to strengthening the party, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu urged them to work tirelessly to reinforce the hands of Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. "Your active participation will help us build a stronger National Conference that can effectively address the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," he said.
Addressing the gathering, Tejinder Pal Singh Aman apprised senior party leaders about the pressing issues faced by the youth, including rising unemployment and the lack of opportunities due to hollow policiesadopted by previous regime. He emphasized the need for a proactive approach to address these concerns and lauded the National Conference for its consistent efforts to uplift the younger generation.
During the meeting, Sardar Tejinder Pal Singh nominated Mohd Iqbal Naik as District Joint Secretary District Jammu Urban YNC, Sardar Attal Singh as Block President Jammu North “A” and Mr Sourab Sharma as Ward President no 32 with the approval of Provincial President Jammu YNC and Honble MLA Ajaz Ahmad Jan.
Those who joined the party fold included: Farooq Ahmad, Yaseen Malik, Dawood Naik, Ishfaq Ahmed, Sadam Hussain, Sarbjeet Singh, Sumit Kumar, Vivesh Sharma, Gulshan Kumar, Rahul Sharma, Sagar Kanathia, Rishab Mehra, RAjinder Kumar and Divaya Mahajan and others. The event concluded with an enthusiastic response from the newly joined youth, who pledged their support to the National Conference’s mission of progress and development.
Prominent among those who were present included: Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Pardeep Bali Provincial Secretary Jammu, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Jugal Mahajan Treasurer, Raghbir Singh Manhas District President Jammu Rural A, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Laxami Datta Senior leader, Rita Gupta, Dilshad Malik Vice Presidents Central Zone, Abid Magrey District President Ramban, Mohinder Kumar Rana Joint Secretary Central Zone, Zamir Quershi, Nitish Gowsami Provincial Secretaries Jammu YNC, Yasir Ashan District Vice President Jammu Urban YNC, Sahil Kerni District Secretary Jammu Urban YNC, Sahil Chib District Secretary Jammu Rural A, Amit Sharma Joint Secretary Jammu Urban YNC, Rohit Kumar, Naresh Kumar and others.
