• Pawan Sharma calls for strong public outreach and unity ahead of Samrasta Sankalp Yatra

JAMMU: BJP Jammu and Kashmir State Secretary Pawan Sharma today called upon party leaders and workers to strengthen public outreach, uphold democratic values and actively counter misinformation while preparing for the upcoming Samrasta Sankalp Yatra.

Addressing an organisational meeting of the BJP Scheduled Caste (SC) Morcha at the Party Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, Pawan Sharma emphasised that social harmony, equality and inclusive development remain central to the BJP's commitment. He urged workers to take the message of social unity to every section of society and expose the Opposition's attempts to mislead people through divisive politics and baseless allegations.

The meeting, chaired by SC Morcha President Dharminder Kumar, was attended by BJP State Vice President and Prabhari SC Morcha Bharat Bhushan Seh Prabhari Jagdish Bhagat and district presidents Vijay Anand Gill, Naresh Salgotra, M.R. Puri, Manohar Lal Menia and Captain Gulu Ram, besides other senior leaders and party workers.

The meeting unanimously resolved to participate in the Samrasta Sankalp Yatra to Pathankot on November 19, 2026, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji. The participants reaffirmed their commitment to carrying forward his timeless message of equality, social justice, brotherhood and harmony.

Pawan Sharma also stressed the importance of effectively responding to the Opposition's misleading narratives concerning the Election Commission, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and electoral rolls. He called upon party functionaries to communicate facts to the public and safeguard people's faith in democratic institutions through sustained grassroots engagement.

The meeting witnessed enthusiastic participation and a collective resolve to make the forthcoming yatra a meaningful expression of social unity and organisational commitment. Among those present were Dev Raj, Balbir Lal, Seema Devi, Rahul Hans and other prominent Morcha functionaries.

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