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SURANKOTE: JKPCC Kissan Congress Chairman Bharat Priye today intensified his outreach to the farming community by addressing a large and vibrant farmers’ meeting in Surankote as part of his ongoing Kashmir Valley tour, aimed at uniting farmers and amplifying their collective voice. The meeting witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of farmers, reflecting deep grassroots engagement and the growing urgency among cultivators to have their concerns heard. Prominent among those present were District Poonch Kissan Congress President Nissar Kataria and District Rajouri Kissan Congress President Arun Sharma, who reiterated their commitment to strengthening farmers’ representation at the district and regional levels.
Addressing the gathering, Bharat Priye elaborated on the significance of his valley tour, stating that it is not merely a routine political visit but a focused initiative to bring farmers from different districts onto a common platform. He emphasized that only through unity, coordination, and sustained dialogue can the farming community effectively fight for its rights and ensure that long-pending issues are addressed in a comprehensive manner.
He pointed out several urgent problems that farmers in Jammu & Kashmir are dealing with, such as decreasing crop yields, unpredictable weather, insufficient irrigation, poor access to good seeds and fertilizers, increasing costs, limited market connections, and the lack of fair prices for their products. He also pointed to the hardships faced by orchardists and small-scale farmers, who often struggle with transportation, storage, and post-harvest losses.
Bharat Priye stressed that fragmented voices often go unheard, but a united farmers' movement has the strength to influence policy decisions. He called upon farmers to actively participate in such outreach programs, share their grievances openly, and contribute towards building a collective roadmap for agricultural reforms in the Union Territory. Emphasizing the value of direct engagement, he said that interacting with farmers at the grassroots level provides invaluable insights into their real challenges, which cannot be fully understood from official reports alone. He assured the gathering that they would systematically document their issues and present them to the relevant authorities at appropriate forums for timely resolution.
He further added that the tour aims to strengthen organizational structure at the village and district levels, ensuring that every farmer feels represented and empowered. By fostering stronger coordination among farmer bodies, the initiative seeks to create sustained pressure for policy support, improved infrastructure, and farmer-centric welfare schemes.
It is pertinent to mention that Bharat Priye commenced his Kashmir Valley tour today, during which he will visit multiple districts and hold interactive sessions with farmers, orchardists, and agricultural workers. The tour is envisioned as a step towards building a unified and resilient farmers' network capable of collectively addressing agrarian concerns across the region.
The program concluded with a strong resolve from Kissan Congress leaders and the farming community to stand united in their struggle for dignity, fair returns, and sustainable agricultural development in Jammu & Kashmir.
