JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized a special programme of West Bengal residents working in Jammu under the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” campaign at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from about 100 residents of West Bengal presently living and working in Jammu.

The event was attended by “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” campaign Convenor & J&K BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Library Incharge Prof. Kulbhushan Mohtra, senior leader Parmod Kapahi, Co-Treasurer & campaign Co-convenor Raman Suri, Media Co-Incharge Sanjay Bakshi, President Office Co-Incharge Ravinder Birpuria, and other senior party leaders.

During the programme, the participants also watched the live broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in West Bengal, which was received with great enthusiasm by the attendees.

Speaking on the occasion, Baldev Singh Billawaria said that the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” initiative reflects the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen national unity by promoting cultural exchange and deeper engagement between people of different states. He said that the campaign celebrates the spirit of India’s “Unity in Diversity” and encourages people to learn about each other’s languages, traditions, culture, and heritage, thereby strengthening emotional bonds among citizens across the country.

Billawaria said that BJP is committed to connecting every Indian through the spirit of national integration and mutual respect for cultural diversity. He added that programmes like these create stronger people-to-people connections and foster a sense of belonging among citizens working far from their native states. He further emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the BJP is actively working to strengthen national unity while celebrating the cultural richness of every region of the country.

Dr. Pardeep Mahotra said that through the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” campaign, the party is encouraging stronger social and cultural ties between different regions of the country, which ultimately strengthens the nation.

Raman Suri conducted the programme proceedings. He said that the presence of Bengal residents in Jammu reflects the true spirit of a united India where people from different states contribute to each other’s progress and prosperity. He said that the BJP believes in inclusive development and equal opportunities for all citizens irrespective of region or language.

On behalf of the Bengal residents present in the programme, representatives expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership for organizing the interaction and connecting them with the party’s national vision. They stated that they all will travel back to their native places during the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections to cast their votes in favour of BJP. They expressed confidence that the people of West Bengal are eager for positive change and asserted that the BJP will emerge victorious in the forthcoming Assembly elections.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

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