Women’s participation takes centre stage at Block Congress meeting in Khour

• Former Deputy CM Tara Chand calls for stronger grassroots organization and greater role for women in decision-making

KHOUR: The Monthly Meeting of the Block Congress Committee (BCC) Khour was held today at Khour amid enthusiastic participation from party delegates, office bearers and grassroots workers from different areas of the region. The meeting turned into a vibrant and energetic gathering as a large number of women delegates attended the event and actively took part in discussions, marking the spirit of International Women’s Day and highlighting the growing role of women within the party organization.

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Tara Chand, attended the meeting as the Chief Guest and interacted with party leaders and workers on various political, social and organizational issues. The meeting focused on strengthening the party at the grassroots level, expanding outreach among the masses, and ensuring greater participation of women and youth in political processes.

The gathering provided an important platform for party leaders to review the functioning of the organization at the block level and to chalk out strategies for improving coordination among workers in the Chhamb and Akhnoor constituencies. Speakers emphasized the need for regular interaction with the public to understand local issues and ensure that the concerns of the people are effectively raised at appropriate forums.

A significant part of the discussion revolved around the theme of women’s empowerment. Several leaders noted that the increasing involvement of women in political activities reflects a positive social transformation and strengthens democratic institutions. They underlined that women have always played a crucial role in social development and community welfare, and their participation in political decision-making is essential for ensuring balanced and inclusive governance.

Addressing the gathering, Tara Chand extended his greetings to the women participants on the occasion of International Women’s Day and lauded their active involvement in party affairs. He stated that the Congress party has always stood for gender equality and has consistently worked to empower women socially, economically and politically. He stressed that greater representation of women in leadership roles would not only strengthen the organization but also ensure that issues affecting women and marginalized communities receive proper attention.He further urged party workers to intensify their efforts at the grassroots level and maintain close contact with the public. According to him, strong organizational unity and dedicated service to the people are the pillars of a vibrant democratic system.

Tara Chand also referred to the commitments made by the government in its election manifesto and emphasized that these promises must be fulfilled in letter and spirit. He said that timely implementation of developmental commitments is necessary to address the aspirations of the people and to ensure progress and welfare across all sections of society.

The meeting concluded with a message of unity, discipline and renewed commitment among party workers to strengthen the Congress organization in the Chhamb and Akhnoor constituencies. Participants resolved to work collectively for the welfare of the people, raise issues concerning local development, and continue their efforts to promote social harmony and inclusive growth in the region.

Among those present on the occasion were Bhushan Bhagat Dogra (Former Minister), Anayat Rather (Secretary, Minority Cell In-charge Rajasthan), Madan Chalotra (Chairman OBC Department PCC), Narinder Sharma (General Secretary PCC), Sardar Nirmal Singh (Senior Congress Leader), Vijay Kumar Shastri (Senior Leader PCC), Vijay Chib (Senior Leader PCC), Santosh Manhas (Secretary, AICC Mahila Wing In-charge Uttar Pradesh), Jagatar Singh Manhas, Jagdish Raj Sharma, Raj Kumar Sharma, Capt. Kali Das, Madan Lal Sharma (In-charge Chhamb Constituency), Ashok Kumar Sharma (Former Chairman MC Khour), Retired Principal and Working President Khour Suram Singh Bhau, Devinder Singh Bhau, Bodh Raj Sharma, Devinder Singh alias Bittu, Sham Lal (President Barwala Sabha), Hans Raj Bhagat (President SC Cell Chhamb), Tarsem Singh (Working President), Bachno Devi, Beena Devi, Capt. Gopal Das and several other party leaders and workers.