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Many more foreign hostages than originally reported were taken by the Al Qaeda terrorists at the Amenas gas plant in Algeria. The Algerian government says that 100 out of 132 were freed, and some sources say that 30 or more hostages were killed. The British government offered the Algerians manpower, equipment, and expert assistance to expedite the resolution of the crisis, but was refused. American, British, and French nationals are thought to be among the dead. In other news, the latest figures from Angola indicate that at least 250,000 Chinese nationals have migrated to the country. The Angolan government says that work permits were issued for the Chinese to assist with development projects.

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The essay below is the conclusion of the ninth part in a series by Takuan Seiyo. See the list at the bottom of this post for links to the previous installments. Left: Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, 1876 Right: George Grosz, Metropolis, 1916/17 The Bee and the Lamb Part 9 (continued) By Takuan Seiyo A Whole New Road to Serfdom That Which is Not Seen (continued) For over 60 years, White mea-culpists have had a firm grip in all fields of cultural mind imprinting: education high and low; paper media, then electronic, then digital media; all forms of entertainment, the plastic arts and music high and low, and religious instruction and worship too. Their main endeavor has been to enforce their compulsory (e.g. K-12) and discretionary (e.g. Television) self-flaying on account of long-ago Slavery, Colonialism, Imperialism, Male Supremacism, Racism, Antisemitism, and so on.

It’s the evils of the Iberian Inquisition — which were evil — but not the evils of the Japanese equivalent in which, in the 40 years up to 1597, 50,000 Christians were publicly crucified, burned or beheaded. Nor the evils of the worldwide Islamic Inquisition which — not in the 16th century but now, in the 21st, condemns Muslim apostates to barbaric execution. It’s America’s destruction of the snail darter but not Mussulmanism’s destruction of the Bamyan Buddhas or its proposed destruction of the, let alone its obliteration of all the pre-Rome cradles of Christianity but for remaining ruins in the Middle East and dust of the desert in North Africa. It’s the evils of feudalism and industrial workers’ exploitation in Europe and America, but not the strict Confucian evils of Northeast Asia. There, a member of the ruling class in China had, essentially, a free hand with anyone of the lower classes, a Japanese samurai could test his sword by cutting down an insolent peasant, and farmers were so squeezed by their fief holders that they habitually sold their daughters to bordellos for the few coins it provided for next season’s seed.

Feminism, Socialism and anti-Antisemitism should have arisen in Saudi Arabia or Yemen, Algeria or Peshawar, for good reasons. Instead, aggressive White androphobes of all genders which I can no longer count are decimating the philogynous and egalitarian West.

Equality psychos are tearing down the most egalitarian society that ever existed (except for initial communist experiments, before they turned bloody). American Jews, at the apex of the greatest fortune and philosemitic tolerance their long diaspora has ever bestowed on their kind, are busy supporting all the ideologies and policies that demolish their safe harbor and build up their Muslim, Black and Third World enemies. They will come to rue their tacit assumption that better the antisemite you don’t know than the few hundred imputed and real ones catalogued at ADL. One would be hard put to find a nation not based on the invasion of another people’s territory and their mass slaughter. Yet poisoned American madmen proclaim as though the Indians themselves did not fight endless genocidal wars from Peru to Canada, with torture, ritual murder or slavery for the captives and, at times, cannibalism too. Leftoid masochists and the Christian meek call for returning Hawaii to the Hawaiians and capitulating before a massive Mexican reconquista of one-third of America.

The self-defined “Feminist-Tauist-NeoPagan-Post-Structuralist-Deconstructionist-Socialist” useful idiot Gillian Schutte begins her New Year 2013 by “wholeheartedly apologizing for what my ancestors did to the people of South Africa and inviting you to do the same.” Yet the Magyars don’t seem to feel much guilt over the Illyrians, Pannonians, Sarmatians and Celts whose land and lives they took in the 9th century, to form Hungary. The rightful Etruscan landowners are not bearing angry placards in front of the Vatican. The Japanese are not planning to relinquish Hokkaido to its original owners, the Ainu. The tall, white and fair-haired Chachapoyas of the Andean forest have, alas, no remnants left to sue the Incas for genocide in a Peruvian court of law. The Aztecs, whether in Jalisco or Los Angeles, don’t agonize over having taken what would become Mexico City from its original Culhuacan owners, with lots of grisly details. Yet for 38 years Neil Young has been reminding adoring audiences about “”, discreetly omitting and the killer people whom Cortez killed.

Hitler’s Willing Executioners: Ordinary Germans and the Holocaust (1996) is a book by Daniel Goldhagen presenting the thesis that the German nation as such was composed of willing executioners of the Jews because of a unique “eliminationist antisemitism” in the German people, with long historical roots. However, even that great moral abyss of Western civilization — the Holocausts — stands out more in its industrialized and organizational features than it does either in the quality of its hatefulness or its relative or even absolute volumes. And Holocausts they were, for in addition to the nearly 6 million Jews, the Germans also murdered over 21 million civilian Slavs, and that’s counting Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Belarus and Czechoslovakia alone. In absolute numbers, the total number of World War II non-German civilian victims of Nazi Germany is smaller than the 50 million victims of the Bolsheviks in Russia, or Mao’s 70 million in China, or the Mughal-Muslim genocide of Hindus — the latter have their own Holocaust Day on August 14. In relative numbers, in just one year, 1994, the Hutus and Tutsis in Rwanda, killed off a total of one million, in a population of 7 million.

75% of the Tutsi population was erased. Is it more humane to go by a stroke of a blunt machete than by a whiff of Zyklon B? The Khmer Rouge murdered at least 2 million Cambodians between 1975 and 1979: one quarter of the population, by a conservative count. Is it more humane to die by wallops from a Cambodian pickaxe handle than by a bullet from a German Mauser?

Inscription on the back (in German): “Ukraine 1942, Jewish Aktion, Ivangorod.” There is a special horror attached to the Third Reich, because those were 20 th century Europeans, Christians, and in many ways the smartest, most civilized people on Earth. But the Holocausts do not prove that Whites are worse than other people, just that they are no better. The history of the Third Reich also proves that with the right formula of economic blowup, misery and humiliation, sparked by charismatic evil, no people are immune to such horror, at no time. A big tip of the Bodissey pickelhaube to our commenter Jolie Rouge, who with a brand new acronym. The occasion was an observation about (the link only works in the UK): Andrew Neil and Michael Portillo are joined by former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan and Alastair Campbell.

Interesting conversation — acknowledging the geopolitical threat to the West. Note the aggressor is not named other than by geographical location (e.g.) North Africa, Afghanistan and surprisingly the inclusion of Turkey. Amazingly they manage to avoid the JIM words — Jihad, Islam and Muslim. I think JIM could have great utility for our enterprise: it’s concise, pronounceable, handy to use, and easy to propagate. Who will be the first major Western politician (not counting Geert Wilders) to break the greatest cultural taboo of our time, and mess around with JIM?

Tonight’s news feed is unusually fat, due to the inclusion of last night’s items, which were never used because of the Blogger outage. Yesterday a group of Al Qaeda terrorists assaulted a natural gas plant in Algeria and killed two foreigners while taking 41 other hostage. Today Algerian special forces staged a helicopter raid on the plant, killing a number of the hostages — between six and 34, depending on whose figures you believe — in the process of taking out the terrorists. Among the foreign hostages were American, British, French, and Japanese nationals.

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We check each entry to make sure it is relatively interesting, not patently offensive, and at least superficially plausible. The link to the original is included with each item’s title. Further research and verification are left to the reader. Is a Pakistani ex-Muslim who collaborated with Terry Jones on the movie The Innocent Prophet (watch it ). The Spanish government recently revoked his status as a political refugee in Spain, and he is due to be deported to Pakistan, where he will face the death penalty for blasphemy. There is currently a to grant him and his family political asylum. Firasat was interviewed recently on Alerta Digital TV.

The video below shows the third part of the interview, and includes segments in English of a statement by Terry Jones. Many thanks to our Spanish correspondent Hermes for the translation, and to for the subtitling: Transcript. We are in the midst of a Winter Weather Warning (also known as Crystallized Climate Change) here at Schloss Bodissey. That means I am watching big, fat flakes accumulating on everything — though the driveway is still clear.

Prior to that, we awoke this morning to heavy rains. It is our good fortune that there was never any period of transitional ice. Thank heavens!

Why am I talking about the weather, you ask? Because this heavy wet snow may well eventuate in a power outage. Should that happen we would have no way to tell you why when, once again, no one seems to be home. If the power does go out, I’m confident it won’t be for long. Our rural electric cooperative is exceptionally good at handling these kinds of weather ‘events’; if we do go out, it won’t be for long.

And thanks to the generosity of our donors several years ago, we installed a gas cook stove so we can cook and have — thank heavens, again — hot coffee during the outage. Yes, we are careful regarding the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning if we were to use the stove for heat. However, given how leaky our storm windows are, I’m not worried. Here’s what NOAA says. Yesterday we reported on a group of young Muslim men who accost pedestrians in certain parts of east London. They insist that their turf is a “Muslim area”, and require that non-Muslims observe the appropriate dress code and the Islamic proscription on alcohol while they are there. The included an embedded video taken by the group and posted on their YouTube account.

Since then YouTube has yanked the video, on that it was “intended to harass, bully and threaten.” However, for the sake of the historical record of these dire times, has preserved a (slightly augmented) copy at MRC TV. As you all know by now, our blog was suddenly removed last night between 8 and 9pm EST for no apparent reason. Blogger never provided any explanation before, during, or after the outage. I assume it was an internal technical problem at Google.

Below is a portion of a mass email I sent out earlier today to dozens of people who had written to us to ask what happened: Blogger “removed” our blog suddenly last night. One second it was there; the next it was gone. If we had violated their terms of service, we should have received an email, according to their own established procedure.

But we received no email. I retain my “dashboard” account, as does Dymphna. And, as you can see, I still have the gmail account. Punar Vivah Title Song Mp3 Download more. There is no “deleted blogs” link on our dashboards, as there should be if the blog had been deleted deliberately through a normal procedure.

Late last night I began the process that one always goes through with Blogger: we posted requests on the help forum. That’s really all that can be done; you can’t talk to human beings where Google is concerned. We actually received a response, which is unusual with Google.

Based on the replies, there seems to have been a major problem with Blogger last night. Many other blogs disappeared in the same fashion. I anticipate that this is most likely a technical glitch on Google’s part, based on the number and types of blogs that had the same thing happen to them last night. But we should know for certain within another day or two. It’s also possible (but far less likely, in my estimation) that we were taken down for political reasons. If it was a deliberate take-down, we will migrate to another platform with our own domain. We back up the entire blog frequently, so only a few posts will be missing when we restore.

Suresh Ajay Magotra chaired BJYM Monthly State Office Bearers Meeting December 4, 2017 A meeting of BJYM State office bearers and Prabhari of various District of Jammu was held at Party Headquarter Trikuta Nagar Jammu. The meeting was chaired by BJYM State President Dr. Suresh Ajay Magotra. The meeting was organization oriented and motto is to review and race up morcha activists in various Districts. Addressing office bearers, Dr. Magotra congratulated all the District Incharges for successfully organizing District working Committee meetings in their respective districts which was scheduled on 26th of November 2017. He said that it is the duty of each District Incharge to make sure that all the programmes in their respective districts should be done strictly on time as stated by the State office.

All the District Presidents are doing good work in their districts with the coordination of district incharges but still a lot of needed to be done, so that our activists can reach to each and every youth of the state. He said that all the mandals of the State should complete their Working committee meetings till 10th of December 2017, so that without any much delay we can focus on other future programmes. Magotra also discusses about One Booth Ten Youth Programme and said that all the district incharges should make a blueprint so that, this can be completed as soon as possible. Our Party have a vision and those who have taken responsibilities as office bearers should know that if our PM is working so hard to make a New India where there is no place for Casteism, communalism, terrorism, poorness, dirtiness, we also have an equal opportunity to work with him voluntarily and give our services for the making of a prosperous, developed and New India.

Prominent who were present were Vikas Choudhary general secretary, Vice-presidents Adv Ramneek Singh, Karan Sat Sharma, Ajay Vaid, Adv Annu Behnal and Munish Khajuria, Secretaries Sunny Sangotra, Rahul Vaid and Ajay Manhas, Abhishek Slathia, Sourab Jain, Narinder Partap Singh, Kapil Mahajan and Er. Dy CM meets union Ministers, projects states issues Dr. Singh seeks funds for Mega connectivity projects DY CM Dr Nirmal Singh today met several union ministers during his visit to Delhi and flagged several issues related to the state. While calling on the Union Minister For road, Transport and Highways, Water resources, Nitin Gadkari, the deputy chief Minister raised the issue of conservation and protection of River Tawi River in Jammu city. He also called for taking up the pilot stretch of 3.5 kms in the first instance, passing through the main city with an estimated cost of Rs.396.525 on the pattern of the Sabarmati River Front Dr Singh asked for releasing the funds to the tune of Rs.

396 crore, so that work can be started on this prestigious project of the Jammu City, which is coming up as one of the main attractions besides, also ensuring the conservation of historic river. Deputy chief Minister also called for taking up the necessary measures on the proposed constuction of Panikhar(Kargil)-Chandanwari- Kishtawar road.

He said that the road will act as an important link connecting the three regions of the state, besides providing the much needed connectivity to the people of these areas. Dr singh also asked for sanctioning five new road projects to be taken up with an estimated cost of Rs 150.28 cr which include widening of road from Phinter to billawar along with widening of balance work of Sukral raod at an estimated cost of Rs. 42.94 Crore, Dyalachak Challan Road to Kouli Kupd with an estimate cost of Rs. 20.00 Crore, additional 90 meter span RCC bridge over River Jehlum at Khannabal (Anantnag) at an estimated cost of Rs. 21.04 Crore, widening/upgradation of road from NHID to Archoo choskore (21 Kms) in Kargil with an estimated cost of Rs.

24.08 Crore and widening/upgradation of road fromBroglunna waka, sherling wak, Sarak Khangral, Kuktsay and link road Tumail to gronyur Grong and Lungma Broq (length 23.30 Kms.) with an estimated cost of Rs. Nitin Gadkari assured Dr singh that the central Government is keen to fast pace the development of State and he assured that the issues raised by him will be redressed within the shortest possible time.

Chief Minister also called on Union Minister for Civil Aviation Mr. Ashok Gajapati Raju and projected several issues related to the upgardation and augmentation of the already existing airport at Jammu and also flaged the issue of identification of the land to be acquired for the new airport. He said that a technical team should be deputed to check the feasibility of the accured land besides also settling the compensation cases. The union Civil Aviation Minister assured the Deputy Chief Minister early redressal of the issues. Later the Dy. Chief Minister accompanied by Member Parliamentary Mr.

Jugal Kishore, also called on the union Minister for Defence Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman and raised several issues related to the security scenario and the problems being faced by the peoples living on the border areas. The Union Minister assured Dr. Singh that issues raised would be redressed in the time bound manner. Continuing its activities under “Sushasan Yuva Mahotsav” BJYM State President Dr. Suresh Ajay Magotra today launched “publicity through pamphlet” campaign at Kachwi Chawni Chowk Jammu along with BJP State Secretary and Prabhari BJYM Sanjay Baru. This campaign will be continued by BJYM in all organizational Districts across the State, where the aim will be to highlight the achievements especially for Youth by Modi-led government.

BJYM is celebrating “Sushasan Yuva Mahotsav” on the eve of 93rd birthday of former PM and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajapyee Ji across the nation. The programme was managed by Karan Sat Sharma, Ajay Vaid vice-presidents and Sunny Sangotra secretary.

Magotra said that Good governance festival is being celebrated across the nation on the eve of 93rd birthday of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajapyee ji, BJYM is celebrating this occasion by organizing different type of programmes across the nation. Today we have launched a Pamphlet, in which we have highlighted some of the big achievements of Modi-led government for the common masses of our country. He said that our prime focus is to highlight those schemes which have benefitted the Youth, Poor and Women of our country so that those people who still have not taken these benefits can become aware for the same.

He said that it is the responsibility of each and every citizen especially the Youth of the country to take these schemes at ground level so that those who actually needs it can be benefitted. Magotra urged more and more Youth to come forward and become part of this Good Governance festival. On the occasion Sanjay Baru appreciated BJYM initiative to celebrate the birthday of Atal Ji as “Sushasan Yuva Mahotsav”.

Bharat Ratna Atal Ji is one of the few leaders of world who with their working styles has attracted not only their party men but also the people from other party or ideology, he is one of the big inspiration for all of us. After the launch State BJYM activists distributed the pamphlets among the peoples at Kachwi Chawni chowk.

More than 35000 pamphlets will be distributed among the general public across the state till 25 December. Prominent who were present are Vikas Choudhary and Tarun Sharma general secretary, Munish Khajuria vice-president, Adv Gurdev Thakur, Ajay Manhas, Vikas Samyal and Jeevan Sharma secretary, Er. Lalit Raina, Hassan Pascha, Keshav Madeen, Sanjay Sharma, Hari Om Sharma District President Jammu, Ashish Sharma District President Jammu west and many others. In an attempt to streamline and pump the organizational activities at the very ground level, while mobilizing every single booth activist, BJP has initiated a move to hold series of “Booth Sammelan” at every Mandal. In the series, BJP State President & MLA, Sat Sharma (C.A.) alongwith State Vice-President Bharat Bhushan, MLA Khour, Dr. Krishan Lal Bhagat and other senior leaders led a massive “Booth Sammelan” in Khour Mandal, where all the party leaders and the activists from the Mandal, Shakti Kendra and booth level participated to move up the vigour in order to make sure the win of party in approaching Panchayat Polls. Sat Sharma, while interacting with the leaders and activists focused on strong organizational fabric of the party and said that BJP holds distinction of being a truly democratic party wherein true recognition of the efforts by a booth level activist is rewarded which this is proved time and again.

He said that BJP is working day and night to extend its reach to every neglected segment of the society while working on principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”. He also boasted upon the recent success of BJP in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat and said that the people of India have accepted and endorsed PM Modi led BJP Government and its policies with open arms. Sat Sharma, said that in view of approaching Panchayat Elections in the State, every party activist has to double pace of working to reach every single household of region.

He also raised slogan of “Booth Jeeto, Chunaav Jeeto” while emphasizing need to empower booth level activist and said that booth level activist is the backbone of party as every single person of society can directly approach them any time to get remedy for their concerns related to personal or societal matters. Every single BJP supported candidate will win poll battle of Panchayat, he asserted. Krishan Lal, while speaking on the occasion, said that the people of region are witness to unprecedented growth which is being done by BJP.

He also said that the BJP has ensured reach of all public friendly schemes to the most needy and neglected sections of the society and prompted the activists to work extra hours in order to mitigate the sufferings of masses. BJP State Media Secretary Suraj Singh, State Additional Publicity Secretary Parduman Singh, District President Manmohan Singh, Jagdish Bhagat, Jaswant Singh, Rattan Singh, Kali Dass, Master Faquir Singh, Deepak, Taro Devi and other party leaders were also present in the Sammelan. To sustain the vision of skilled youth across Jammu and fulfilling the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of creating self employment amongst youth of nation, an impressive program under the banner “Kaushal Mela” was organized at Rehari Colony area of Jammu West which was organized by Symnotic Infotech under the aegis of Evergreen Education Trust.

BJP State President and MLA Sat Sharma (CA) was the Chief Guest on the occasion where as Dr GN Peer Director State Skill Mission was the Guest of Honor. As part of the mass mobilization for PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna) skill development programs launched by PM Narendra Modi, Kaushal Mela was conducted for the awareness of students and public at large.

More than 400 youth, especially women participated in the Kaushal Mela. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that explained the vision of PM for youth to make them skilled so that they do not face any problem concerning jobs and also stated that such program will make youth self dependent and further will create employment amongst others as well.

He said that women candidates coming out in large number in Kaushal Mela is indicative of changing social norms. While interacting with the participants, he advised them to learn new skills and stated that “India Needs You and Your Skills” which will benefit our nation a lot in coming times and India will emerge as a superpower with our skilled youth. He also stated that youth is the backbone of our great nation and power of our PM as well who is working hard to make India stronger day by day. He also said that such programs will benefit a lot to youth especially candidates from needy sections of the society. GN Peer in his address said Government wanted to make our youth self sufficient and self dependent and they are spending liberally in this direction as well.

He also said that Kaushal Mela is beginning of new chapter of India’ s progress which will take it to new heights. Rajan Gupta, Chairman Symnotic infotech conducting proceedings of the program and thanked the Guests for sparing their time for hundreds of youth who participated in the Kaushal Mela. District President BJP Ayodhya Gupta, IT Incharge Puneet Gupta, Sanjeev Sharma and many others prominent people were also present on the occassion.

BJP led by its State Secretary Sh. Sanjay Baru along with other political and social activists in the august presence of gathering of prominent people from the locality and Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) officials inaugurated lane and drain work of Priyadarshani Lane no.

1 in Ward No. 40 falling under Jammu West Constituency. Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Sanjay Baru said that BJP is working for the welfare of the common masses and has revolutionized the Public Sector machinery to provide the best infrastructure to the common masses.

Keeping its promise of development, BJP led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and the keen concern of State President and local MLA from Jammu West Constituency, Sh. Sat Sharma in the State and particularly in his home constituency has taken ample measures for the improvement in the status of roads, electricity, water supply and all other essential life commodities. MLA has ensured that every genuine concern of the public is addressed in time bound manner with utmost quality, he boasted. While speaking on the present work, Sh. Sanjay Baru stated that the present work is done with the cost of 4 Lakh Rupees which will meet out the genuine demand of the local residents regarding the reconstruction and maintenance works of the said lane.

The present work has been initiated by JMC under the direct supervision of MLA Sat Sharma, he stated. Local residents led by Mohalla President, Smt. Jyoti Gupta thanked the BJP leaders for the prompt action taken to address the concern of common masses and said that the Jammu West Constituency has witnessed such good pace of developmental works for the first time in decades. BJP State Press Secretary Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, AE JMC Vinay Arora, Parneesh Mahajan, Keshav Chopra, Yashpaul Shivgotra, Neelam Nargotra, Mohan Gupta, Sanjay Mehra,, Sukhdev Singh, Bhatia Madam, Sanjay Soodan, Bittu Chib and others were among the prominent persons present during the inauguration.

A large number of members from Baridar community, Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra, District Reasi met J&K BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma and apprised him of their long pending genuine concerns. BJP State Secretary Sanjay Baru also accompanied State President. Deputation, while interacting with the State President said that they have been deprived of their genuine rights which accrued by way of their worshipping the holy Shrine for thousands of years and they insisted that they be rehabilitated by amending the Shrine Board Act 1988 and making provision of some share to the Baridars from the income of the Shrine Board by way of offerings at the Sanctum Sanctorum. They also said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi also earlier assured the community that their genuine concerns will be attended to in due course of time. It is pertinent to mention here that the Holy Shrine of Shree Mata Vaishno Devi has been a most revered place amongst the Hindus from all over the world from time immemorial and the Baridar Community has been serving here ever since. The community has been deprived of its due rights after the constitution of “Shree Mata Vaisno Devi Shrine Board” when they were not given due consideration about their future prospects as the community was serving the Shrine and was solely dependent upon the income from the Shrine for the survival.

The community has been through rough times regarding the education of their wards and other job opportunities ever since they have been dislocated. Sat Sharma while listening to the demands of Baridar Community patiently, said that the BJP is always focussed to end the grievances of the masses in every possible way and this is particularly evident from the selfless working of our worthy Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Focussing on the agenda of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas”, he said that BJP in the State is also concerned about the hardships of the common masses and assured them that he will provide all possible help to the Baridar community regarding their issues. BJP State Office Secretary Rachhpal Singh, Sher Singh, Vijay Sharma, Ramesh Sharma, Shankar Singh, Ratan Singh, Sham Singh and others were among the prominent persons from Baridar Community who were present.

Member Legislative Council, Sh. Vibodh Gupta issued stern directions to health department to ensure complete implementation of Free Drugs policy in district hospital Rajouri after some patients in Emergency ward of hospital were found to have purchased medicines from market. Member Legislative Council, Vibodh Gupta issued these directions during susprise inspection of hospital in morning hours. Inspection was paid by Member Legislative Council, Vibodh Gupta to take stock of health facilities available to masses in hospital. During inspection, MLC interacted with patients and their attendants in Emergency ward and found that about thirty to fourty percent of medicines have been purchased by them from private shops in markets and rest have been provided by hospital authorities. Taking note of this, MLC has issued stern directions to Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Rajouri to ensure complete implementation or Free Drugs Policy in hospital and to ensure that all medicines included in this policy are made available to patients without any excuse. Medical Superintendent informed MLC that there is shortage of about 30% medicines under Free Drugs Policy from Medical Supplies Corporation which is leading to some problems.

Later, MLC visited CT Scan and other sections of hospital and found the functioning of these sections normal. He also directed hospital administration to ensure that all the bathrooms of hospital are made functioning at the earliest.

Later, MLC Vibodh Gupta also paid visit to the ward where ICU is being set up and announced release of rupees 3.5 lakhs for ensuring immediate completion of unit. J&K BJP led by its State President & MLA Sat Sharma celebrated the triumph of party in the Assembly elections of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh while dancing to the tunes of traditional Dhol, bursting crackers and distributing sweets along with Speaker Kavinder Gupta, State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, State General Secretaries Dr.

Narinder Singh and Harinder Gupta, Ministers Abdul Ghani Kohli, Priya Sethi, MLCs Ashok Khajuria, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, S. Charanjit Singh Khalsa, MLAs Rajesh Gupta and Ravinder Raina at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Sat Sharma said that entire BJP is in jubilant frame of mind upon winning in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh which is the achievement of strong leadership by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and agenda of development and added that that this is the expected loss of Congress which believes in appeasement and dynasty based politics. BJP and its allies have increased tally from 18 to 19 states and the vote share which will hasten pace of development, euphoric Sat Sharma added. Ashok Kaul congratulated party leaders and activists over the thumping win in both states and said that this is the triumph of common masses while expressing hope that BJP will perform extremely well in the coming elections in the state. Kavinder Gupta congratulated fellow countrymen over the feast of great achievements in both the states and said that people have expressed conviction in policies of Modi Government.

Priya Sethi said that the retaining of Gujarat and regaining HP in elections has proved time and again that people of India fully back PM Modi in his policies. BJP State Vice-Presidents Yudhvir Sethi, Parmod Kapahi, Karan Singh, Bharat Bhushan Bodi, Rajni Sethi, State Secretaries Sanjay Baru, Aseem Gupta, Rajinder Sharma, Anuradha Charak, State Spokespersons Brig. Anil Gupta, Prof. Varinder Gupta, S. Bijral, Vice-Chairpersons Balbir Ram Rattan, Manish Sharma, Varinderjit Singh, Naresh Dogra, Baldev Singh Billawaria, Ayodhya Gupta, Rajiv Charak, Arvind Gupta, Jugal Gupta, Suresh Sharma, Rakesh Mahajan, Parduman Singh, Kulbhushan Mohtra, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Purnima Sharma, Rajinder Singh Chib, Rekha Mahajan, Veena Gupta, Ajay Vaid, Karan Sharma, Vinay Gupta, Prem Gupta, Kuldeep Magotra, Shailja Gupta, Sheila Handoo, Veenu Khanna, Moulvi Tariq, Monika Gupta and others were among the prominent present. With a mission to bloom Jammu West as a model Assembly Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, BJP State President and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma(CA) inaugurated three new upgraded lanes including lane Number 3, 5 and 6 at Shakti Nagar area of Ward number 29.

On the occasion, Sharma was also accompanied by a large number of people including JMC (Jammu Municipal Corporation) officials, local residents and political activists of the area. The works were done under the supervision of JMC at an estimated cost of Rupees 16 lakhs under stage work of the corporation and the lanes were remodeled under the same in order to provide best possible assistance to the masses. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that it was indeed a pending demand of all the three areas as sometime back the works for sewerage was taken up by ERA which led to demolition of various parts of the lanes, so in order to provide good quality of infra to the residents of Jammu West at their doorsteps, the works had to be taken up. Sharma stated that all 26 wards of Jammu West are his priority and the developmental works pertaining to each and every Government department including PWD (R&B), PDD, ERA, PHE, JMC, UEED are completed in majority areas and also running in remaining spheres of Jammu West and it will be strictly seen that they are completed in a stipulated period of time and investment in hundreds of crores of Rupees by these departments in Jammu West particluarly in the last two years has shown that there is a rapid increase in development under his tenure.

He also appealed to the residents of Jammu West to become his eyes and ears and stated that wherever the residents feel that a particular area needs immediate attention, they can bring it his notice as well so that a prompt action could be taken and residents of not only Jammu West but the whole Jammu and Kashmir could feel that all representatives of BJP work hard like their Prime Minister Narendra Modi so that best can be delivered to the masses at their doorsteps. He also stressed upon Swach Bharat Mission and appealed everyone to come forward and promote the noble cause by keeping their surroundings clean and green. Jubilant over the landslide victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, BJP Kashmir congratulated the people for entrusting party leadership and choosing BJP 6th time in Gujarat. The decision by people in choosing BJP with a massive mandate, are the fruits of BJP’s people friendly policies and welfare activities across India.

The jubilant workers burst fire crackers, danced over the massive victory of party in these states. Speaking on the celebrations, the jubilant workers congratulated the party leadership for coming up with huge victory in these states. “People accepted the Modi Ji policies and welfare measures, which people have proved in these states,” they said.

The workers said that the credit for the victory goes to PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and workers of the party. “Modi’s dynamic leadership and the commitment for the welfare of people has given the party the mandate to form the government in these states,” they said, adding, it was only possible because of the good governance, development and corruption free atmosphere which creates the present coalition government. BJP Kashmir said that the people of the state need services of dynamic leaders of BJP for the betterment of country.

“People have strong faith on BJP that was why the party won with a huge margin”. Party workers also greeted BJP state president Sat Sharma, state general secretary (Org) Ashok Kaul and state general secretary and Incharge Kashmir Dr Narendra Singh. Present on the occasion were, Altaf Thakur, Arif Raja, Ashok Bhat, Asif Masoudi, Advocate Wajahat, Mohammad Ashraf Reshi, Hial Jan, Dr Mohammad Hussain, Bilal Parray, Veena Gupta, Wasim Raja, Farooq Ahmad Rather, Suriya Jabeen, Mogammad Abdullah, Sheikh Rashid, Fayaz Bhat (RK) and others. The march was led by the MLA Jammu East and party chief whip Sh. Rajesh Gupta and a large number of party activists and leaders participated.The participants were all joyous on the victory of the BJP in the Gujrat and Himachal assembly elections. They were chanting slogans in favour of BJP and its leaders PM Narinder Bhai Modi and National Party President Amit Bhai Modi The march passed through various bazaars of the Jammu East including Lakhdatta Bazaar,Kanak Mandi,City Chowk,Link Road and Kachhi Chowni.

Haluwa was also distributed among the people on the occasion. Rajesh Gupta while speaking on the occasion congratulated the party leaders and the cadres of the Gujrat and Himachal and said that the leadership of PM Narinder Bhai Modi and Shri Amit Shah would be victorious in all elections in future also and they would transform the destiny of this nation. And also accompanied by kanak mandi traders association Anoop mittal & Vipan gupta, Lakhdatta bazar association kartar gupta, purani mandi traders association Rakesh gupta, Moti bazar traders association Chandan gupta, Paccadanga traders association Harish gupta and kali jani traders association ajay sawhney. The Prominents who accompanied the MLA included Prof.sham, Sanjay mahey, Parveen kerni, Rajinder gupta, Ashwani sharma, Rajesh nischal, Rajkumar, Vikram sawhney, Sunny sehgal, Surinder annnad, Anita gupta, Pardeep sharma, Balkrishan and Subash annand. Bharatiya Janata Party has complimented all the successful candidates of J&K Combined Competitive Examination, 2014, the result of which has been declared recently by J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC). It is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that 36 out of 51 candidates called for Medical Examination belong to Jammu region, stated the press release issued by the Party. Brig Anil Gupta, State Spokesperson said that it was heartening to note that candidates from all parts of the state including far-flung and backward areas have figured in the final list.

A special mention needs to be made of Anjum Bashir Khan Khattak s/o Mohammad Bashir Khan of Surankote who has come out with flying colours by topping the prestigious list read the statement. The list has proved that talent and merit know no regional, communal or political boundaries. The fact that list contains majority candidates from Jammu region has proved that the youth of Jammu region is no less meritorious as compared to their counterparts in the other region if provided a level playing field, just and fair chance, said Brig Gupta.

Referring to the earlier selection lists issued by the JKPSC, wherein hardly any candidates from Jammu region found place, Brig Gupta said that it to some extent justifies the earlier allegation of discrimination against aspirants from this region. The state government is urged to thoroughly investigate the matter and take suitable remedial measures if earlier lists are found tampered with. The faith lost in JKPSC because of earlier lists has yet to be restored among the youth of this region and hopefully this selection list will herald the much needed change in trend. Brig Gupta hoped that this new trend will to some extent kindle the hope of the youth from this region and motivate them to excel in their chosen fields. JKPSC needs to be not only just and fair but also transparent so that the youth of this state can feel safe in its hands as well as remain confident of their future and rely on their hard work and merit without bothering for extraneous considerations, stated Brig Gupta. The empowerment of the youth is a focal area of Bharatiya Janata Party and the Party remains committed to the youth of the state and wants to assure the youth that it shall always remain in the forefront to ensure equitable availability of opportunities to them reiterated the statement.

The statement also highlighted the various schemes launched. Deputation of farmers under the leadership of State President BJP Kissan Morcha, Rajinder Singh Chib met with BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma to apprise him about various grave concerns of farmers of the region at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. While interacting with the BJP State President, deputation apprised him about various concerns of the farmers including the low rate of land compensation being paid to them by the authorities. Farmers stated that as the agricultural land is the only source of income generation for the hard working farmer community, upon acquisition of their land for the ring road, they have to create other sources of earning in order to run their families.

On payment of stamp duty rate of their land, they will suffer badly and it would be difficult for them to earn their bread and butter. The farmers further stated that in order to save the poor farmers, Central Government’s Land acquisition Act 2013 should be made effective in the state.

Since the Assembly session in the state is starting w.e.f. 02 January’ 2018, they appealed to the State President for the projection of the Bill regarding the issue in the assembly for clearance. Sat Sharma heard their grievances patiently and said that BJP is a party of the common masses and with the dedicated leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is working unceasingly for the protection of the rights of the general masses.

He said that the main agenda of BJP is “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” and farmers being the backbone of the Nation, every step will be taken to address their concerns. He assured the farmers that a bill in this regard will be projected in the coming Assembly session and farmers will be paid appropriate handsome compensation for the loss of their livelihood from the land coming under the ambit of “Ring Road”. State General Secretary Kissan Morcha, Captain K.L. Sharma along with others also accompanied the deputation. Sonam Dawa Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh inaugurates newly installed BSNL Mobile Tower in Shang Sumda and a newly constructed Link Road from Sumda to Chokdo of Shang village and handed over to the inhabitants of the village which was dedicated by Martselang Councillor Jamyang Tsering Namgyal asLosar Gift to his people.

During the inaugural function CEC was accompanied by Tsering Wangdus Executive Councillor (Rural Dev. Dept), and Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Councillor (Martselang) LAHDC Leh. Inaugurating the BSNL Tower in Shang CEC Dr.

Dawa congratulate the people of Shang village and appreciate the remarkable initiative taken by Councillor Jamyang Tsering Namgyal by making possible to install a mobile tower in such a very small village by contributing funds out of his CCDF to construct Shelter, Road, Power Backup, Carriage & Labour Charges and providing of undisputed Land etc. Dawa Said, 'Councillor Jamyang has set an example for other villages and leaders to work in way of convergence by contributing 70% of responsibility by him'. He also appreciate the BSNL wing Leh for their prompt responses to the idea of the young councillor of the area and extending their all kinds of supports to fulfil the demand of the rural people. Inaugurating the 6KM Link Road from Sumdo to Chokdo Dr. Sonam Dawa dedicates the Road also as a Losar Gift from the Councillor Jamyang Tsering Namgyal as he has released Rs.5 Lakh and complete the fare weather Road through Rural Department withing last two years of his tenure as the road was 20 years of Demand of the people. Speaking on the occasion Tsering Wangdus EC (RDR) says that Road and Telecommunications are the basic necessaries of overall development and is has began in village like Shang after 70 years of Indian independent. He also express happiness for the achievements of the Shang village under the leadership of Councillor Jamyang Tsering Namgyal.

Welcoming the CEC, EC, Councillor and Officials Village Nambarder and BJP senior leader Rigzin Sumda have expressed their happiness for accomplished of their long pending genuine demands. Extending his vote of thanks Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Councillor Martselang apprised the General Manager, Telecom District Ladakh, BSNL Leh and their staffs, Executive Engineer, AEE, and JE of PDD Leh and Villagers of Shang for this coordinations in completing the installation of BSNL Tower. He also extend his warm gratitude to the Assistant Commissioner Development, BDO Kharu and JE of Rural Dev.

Department, Executive Engineer, AEE and JE of Construction Division of PWD, LAHDC Leh for their coordination and extraordinary performances. Concerned Staffs of BSNL lead by Additional General Merger, BSNL Ladakh, Field Staffs of the Rural lead by ACD Rural Dev. Dept and BDO Kharu, Staffs of Construction Division of PWD lead by Executive Engineer, BJP Team of Kharu Mandal lead by General Secretary and President BJYM Kharu Mandal were also present in the function. With a mission to bloom Jammu West as a model Assembly Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, BJP State President and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma(CA) inaugurated three new up graded lanes including lane Number 3, 5 and 6 at Shakti Nagar area of Ward number 29. On the occasion, Sharma was also accompanied by a large number of people including JMC (Jammu Municipal Corporation) officials, local residents and political activists of the area. The works were done under the supervision of JMC at an estimated cost of Rupees 16 lakhs under stage work of the corporation and the lanes were remodeled under the same in order to provide best possible assistance to the masses. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that it was indeed a pending demand of all the three areas as sometime back the works for sewerage was taken up by ERA which led to demolition of various parts of the lanes, so in order to provide good quality of infra to the residents of Jammu West at their door steps, the works had to be taken up.

Sharma stated that all 26 wards of Jammu West are his priority and the developmental works pertaining to each and every Government department including PWD (R&B), PDD, ERA, PHE, JMC, UEED are completed in majority areas and also running in remaining spheres of Jammu West and it will be strictly seen that they are completed in a stipulated period of time and investment in hundreds of crores of Rupees by these departments in Jammu West particluarly in the last two years has shown that there is a rapid increase in development under his tenure. He also appealed to the residents of Jammu West to become his eyes and ears and stated that wherever the residents feel that a particular area needs immediate attention, they can bring it his notice as well so that a prompt action could be taken and residents of not only Jammu West but the whole Jammu and Kashmir could feel that all representatives of BJP work hard like their Prime Minister Narendra Modi so that best can be delivered to the masses at their door steps. Speaker J&K Assembly Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated 'Healing Touch Charitable Dental Dispensary' at 33/A Gandhi Nagar near Dhudha Dhari Mandir, Pawan Chowk. Dental dispensary is a selfless initiative of Dr. Priyanka Jamwal and Dr.

Ujjawal Jojra to provide Dental Treatment at very nominal rates to all those poor people who are otherwise unable to afford Dental Treatment. The main objective of the dispensary will be to create awareness about Oral Health which otherwise can even lead to cardiac and other diseases of the body.

Speaking on the occasion, Kavinder Gupta said that the initiative taken by 'Healing Touch Charitable Dispensary' under the initiative of Dr. Priyanka and Dr.

Ujjawal is an appreciable step and will certainly benefit the poor masses of the area who suffer from diseases due to lack of awareness of oral health. The function was attended by a large gathering which included Natha Ram Retd Principal, Lakshman Singh Jamwal XEn PDD, Baldev Billawaria, Indubhushan Sharma, Harbans Choudhary, Ankush Gupta, Sunil Sharma, Kulbir Charak, Ankush Dogra, Harsh Gupta, Varun Sharma, Pawan Goswami, Joginder Singh, Nayan Gupta and a large number of people of the area.

Ujjawal and Dr. Priyanka thanked Speaker Kavinder Gupta for sparing his most valuable time out of the busy schedule to bless the initiators of the dispensary to serve the poor masses of the area.

Senior BJP leader and MLC Vibodh Gupta along with other BJP leaders today visited the Darboon Kha village and took stock of various problems being faced by the locals. On this occasion he also inaugurated electricity supply to the village by switching on a bulb. This electricity supply was ensured through a 63KV transformer which was provided by MLC out of his CDF.

Upon his arrival in the village he was given grand reception there by the local people of the area.Darboon Kha village, which is at a distance of 40 km from Rajouri didn’t have any kind of electricity till date.For the first time in 71years, a village in Rajouri district was electrified. Gupta in his address firstly congrulated people of the area for getting their village electrified and children were seen playing in the bright light,he added. He said it was good to see the pleasure of greeting light for the first time on the faces of the villagers. He further said that the priority of BJP led Central Government under the leadership of Narendra Modi as well as alliance partner in Jammu & Kashmir Government is to mitigate the sufferings of common masses at all levels. He further said that our Prime Minister Narendra bhai Modi launched the “Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana” or the Saubhagya scheme to uplift the status of the last man of society who was neglected in the last 70 years of previous Congress led Governments. Scheme aims at providing 'last mile electricity connectivity to all rural and urban areas' On this occasion state secretary BJP Rajinder Gupta also addressed the gathering and highlighted the fact that present Govt.

Is for all those who were always neglected during the past. Speaking on the occasion senior BJP leader Dev Raj Sharma said Rural electrification is prime objective of our coalition government. Other prominent who were present on the occasion included Manual President BJP Lal Sing,Rakesh Raina,Gurdev Singh,Rajinder Singh,Raj Kumar,Nisab Singh and others. Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) Vice President Yudhvir Sethi said that good quality body supplements should be sold in the market as a lot many professional body builders of national and international repute besides those into sports as well as modeling industry consume them.

The companies or dealers dealing into these projects must take these points into consideration. He was speaking after inaugurating Fashion and Fitness showroom 'JERK' at Talab Tillo Jammu. Owner of the showroom Sidharth Wazir and Rahul Wazir were also present on the occasion and welcomed the chief guest by garlanding him in presence of prominent citizens of the area including Ayodhya Gupta, Puneet Mahajan, Anil Massoom, Keshav Chopra, Rajesh Dogra, Sudhir Anand, Nipun and others. Yudhvir Sethi said that more such entrepreneurs must come forward and set up their businesses which not only reduces their dependability in government jobs but also encouraged employment. Now that this store JERK also deals in fashion and body supplements its going to be a one stop shop for youth who are both into fashion and body building. Congratulating the store owners to their endeavour, Yudhvir Sethi said whike city youth are getting more attracted towards physically fitness there was definitely need of such store that sells quality supplements.

He asked those present on the occasion take a queue from this venture and start their own businesses for which banks and financial institutions have been asked to support youth in a big way. Liberal funding and easgloan processing have eased financial transactions and this will help youth start their own Ventures easily. Referring to various self employment schemes started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state government, the BJP leader said that youth must avail benefits of such schemes that are aimed at making them self reliant. Extending his full support to the youth in their endeavour, Yudhvir Sethi said that he is always available for youth and would help them set their business in best possible means but they must come forward and their project reports prepared professionally so that banks don't find any excuse in helping them.

BJP Anusuchit Jaati Morcha held its State Working Committee Meeting at Bishnah, wherein BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma was the Chief Guest. It was organized under the leadership of Morcha State President & MLA Dr. Devinder Manyal.

Over 100 delegates from all the districts of Jammu province attended this day long meeting spread over different sessions, which were addressed by SC leaders of the party. The meeting commenced with the lightening of traditional lamp by Sat Sharma, Dr. Davinder Manyal and other leaders. Sat Sharma, while addressing the meeting, said that BJP is a colourful bouquet, which has the fragrance of all the communities of the society and the contribution of SCs in making BJP world’s largest political party is as equal as of others. He said that the BJP recognizes that SCs are no less than others in any field and it is in this context that the party has showered honour on Dr.

Ambedkar, who remained ignored by the Congress during its decades rule. He also stressed upon the Morcha activists to take six festivals of the party at the grassroots level and ensure the participation of members of their community in large numbers. Devinder Manyal, in his address, said that with the each passing day BJP is scaling new heights and registering one victory after the other in every election, which is the testimony of the fact that Narendra Modi has become a popular face among the masses across the country. “The SCs had been considered as mere vote bank by the previous governments at the centre and in the state and these people have now realized that it is BJP only which has real concern for the welfare of weaker sections, Dr. Manyal said and added that victory of seven assembly seats in last assembly elections itself speaks that SCs and BJP are united for the cause of the nation and the poor. BJP State Vice President Bharat Bhushan, party MLAs Dr. Krishan Lal Bhagat, Kuldeep Kumar and Neelam Langeh, Morcha Prabhari N.D.Rajwal, District President Brijeshwar Rana, SC ST BC Development Corporation VC Balbir Ram Rattan, Morcha Ex President Chaman Lal Kanathia, also addressed the Working Committee Meeting.

The meeting also adopted a political resolution containing issues related to the welfare and benefit of the SCs. It was presented by Dr. Devinder Manyal and seconded by Morcha Jammu District General Secretary M.L. Proceedings of the meeting were conducted by Morcha State General Secretary Dharminder Kumar and vote of thanks was presented by BJP State Working Committee Member Santosh Bhagat.

Continuing its activities to reach the Youth, State BJYM organized Social Media workshops in 2nd phase comprised of “Y” and “M” zones, BJYM State President Dr. Suresh Ajay Magotra inaugurated the Workshop for “M” zone along with BJP State Secretary and Prabhari BJYM Sanjay Baru and BJP Social Media incharge Jai Dev Rajwal at BJP headquarters Trikuta Nagar Jammu, while in Y zone the meeting was conducted in Nowshera for District Nowshera, Poonch and kathua. Earlier in 1st phase State Social Media team completed the workshops in Zone ‘B’ comprised of District Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Udhampur, Reasi and Zone ‘J’ comprised of District Kathua, Samba and Basholi. BJYM State Social Media Incharge Rohit Verma managed all these programmes.

The State Social media team includes BJYM State vice-president and Prabhari Social Media Adv Anu Behnal Ghai, Social media co-incharge Mohd. Hassan Pascha, Ashish Kapoor, Sourabh Jain, Keshav Khajuria takes brain storming session during these workshops.

Addressing the Workshop, Dr. Magotra first congratulated State Social Media team for doing excellent work by organizing the workshops at Zonal level and said that social media is the most used platform for any social, political or any other activities these days. He said that if we will work on the positive aspects of this platform, it can be a very beneficial tool in each and every sphere of our life. We should use this platform positively to deliver information regarding different schemes and opportunities for the Youth started by Modi-led government. All the development work in any field which our government is doing should be shared on these platforms so that the common masses can be aware about each and every schemes. On the occasion, Sanjay Baru said that Youth is the backbone of our society and this platform is mostly youth-oriented which can be used to deliver information about the different schemes by our government and other organizational work. He appreciated the whole team of social media for working hard and giving their selfless services for the organization.

Jai Dev Rajwal also spoke on the technical aspect of social Media. All the team members shares the technical and other information regarding social media with the activists. The session was a brain storming one in which different aspects of platform was also discussed with the activists.

The various platforms discussed were Facebook, Wattsaap, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter. All the IT and Social Media incharges from District Jammu, Jammu west, Jammu Rural, Akhnoor and RS Pura attended the workshop. Prominient who were present on the occasion were State secretary Adv Gurdev Thakur, State Media secretary Er.

Lalit Raina, District president Jammu Hari Om Sharma, Jammu west Ashish Sharma, Jammu Rural Rohit Verma and many others. Speaker Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, stressing on students to focus on acquiring knowledge rather than just educating themselves, said that experimentation, practical application of facts and theories are key to gaining knowledge.

Kavinder Gupta was speaking at the student Science Fair organized at Govt Girls High School Gandhi Nagar by Agastya International Foundation supported by R. Jhunjunwala Foundation and others with the support of Directorate of School Education, Jammu. Minister of State for Education Priya Sethi, MLCs Ramesh Arora, Vikram Randhawa and Charanjeet Singh Khalsa, Director Education Jammu, Director RMSA, Director SSA, Joint Director Education Jammu, CO Education, Principal School besides senior political leaders including Yudhvir Sethi, Baldev Baloria were present on the occasion. Kavinder Gupta, lauding this initiative by Agastiya Foundation and Education department, said that such programmes should be regularly organized in government schools to give students the necessary exposure, encouragement.

He said that the education imparted should be such that it stays with students throughout their life. He said that Government is working to enhance the education scenario in state by upgrading many government schools into model schools. Priya Sethi, while speaking on the occasion said that Education is a powerful force that can bring positive change in the world. She said that state government is making efforts to provide quality education which focus on both practical and theoretical aspects of learning. “Prime Minister said that we must develop ourselves as not merely job seekers but job givers. The state government is also focusing to become a producer state by training our students with practical training from the beginning”, the Minister said. She appreciated student’s innovation in making these projects out of waste materials.

The dignitaries also visited various models displayed at the fair and interacted with the students. The students briefed them about their science models and their concepts. Earlier, the Speaker launched work for construction of three additional classrooms at Government High School, Digiana. The project is being executed under RMSA with an estimated cost of Rs. 13 lakh, for augmentation of school infrastructure. Minister of State for Education, Culture and Tourism, Priya Sethi emphasized on promoting literature as a means for creating cultural and linguistic pride among people of the region. The Minister was speaking during the release of book “Astha ki Arthvyavastha' penned down by Yogita Yadav at an event organized by Duggar Manch Jammu at KL Sehgal Hall.

The Minister called for collective efforts to preserve and restore the linguistic and cultural heritage so that it can be carried forward to the next generation. The author has done her part by documenting the knowledge of our rich spiritual culture, she added.

Literature unites the culture and faith imbibes it in our lives, the Minister stated this while appreciating the author for bringing together spirituality and culture of Jammu region and documenting it for future generations. The Minister said that the book will contribute towards understanding the socio-cultural aspects of the region adding that through this book, the reader can explore the uniqueness of culture and identity of Jammu. “Jammu region has a great potential for religious tourism and the book will spread a positive message by showcasing the true colors of the region that are secularism, spirituality and rich culture” she added. Priya maintained that learning about the culture will prove to be an indispensable tool for inheriting the ancestral knowledge and must be taught in educational institutions as well as at homes.

“Our culture is the most powerful tool for preserving tangible and intangible wealth of heritage”, the Minister affirmed. Highlighting various initiatives, the Minister said that the government is making resolute efforts in bringing Jammu on the map of prime tourist destinations and several projects are being launched in this regard. Chairperson, School Education Board Dr Veena Pandita, Additional Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Amrinder Singh Aman, President Duggar Manch Mohan Singh Salathia were present on the occassion.

Dr Purshotam read a paper on book whereas stage was conducted by Dr Sunita Bhadwal and vote of thanks was presented by Dr Sushma Rani. A large number of writers and critics also graced the occasion. Duggar Manch hailed the Minister for her efforts in preserving and promoting the dogri language. Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Department of Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks, Priya Sethi held open Public and Karyakarta Darbar to address their issues at Party Headquarter, Trikuta Nagar.

While sharing her views on Public Darbar, Minister said that Modi Government at the centre as well BJP-PDP Government in the State is committed to the welfare of public in every segment following the principle of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikaas”. In order to address each and every problem faced by public, she said that BJP has chalked out a schedule of party MPs and MLAs every week to provide an easy access to the general public and BJP activists for direct interaction outside the Civil Secretariat. While putting blame on NC, Congress governments for playing with the youth future, Priya Sethi said that BJP –PDP alliance government is sincere towards every section of society which is particularly evident by the recent announcement of initiating process of regularizing 60,000 daily wagers which was pending for more than a decade, which is quite a number. She also boasted on the achievement of Education Department wherein about 1200 Rehbar-e-Taalim (ReT) teachers are being proposed to be regularized, for which the concrete steps have already begun. More than fifty deputations met the Minister for redressal of their personal as well as public problems.

Various important issues were highlighted during the deputations like construction of roads, water, electricity, construction of health centres and other socially relevant issues. Other deputations asked for development of their areas, development of Ponds and Parks. Deputations asked for the construction and renovation of schools along with increasing the staff in Migrant Camp, Mawa Brahamana, Ghar, Mera Mandrian and other areas. Start of Music classes in schools was also requested. Works on parks including Sainik Colony was also requested by certain deputations. Work on Motor Pump and Green Poly House was also requested.

Making of Urdu language compulsory at school level in Jammu was also requested by a deputation. Whole programme was coordinated by State Secretary & State Incharge Election Related Matters Rajinder Sharma and State Additional Office Secretary Suresh Sharma. With an aim to reach common people Senior BJP leader and MLC Rajouri Vibod Gupta, along with Party workers today visited Budhal area and addressed a marathon gathering, assembled to welcome him.

Gupta on his visit to Budhal, 60 Kms away from Rajouri headquarter.Ex- Minister Thakur Purna Singh along with other party workers welcomed MLC with garlands and said that being the proactive leader, Gupta frequently visit far-flung areas of the District to listen and address the grievances of public. Gupta in his address firstly congratulated the public of the area, for Ambulance which was a long pending demand. He said that Health is the most important sector where strengthening is required at all the times.

He said that State Govt. Is committed to provide hassle free and best health care service to the Public.

Providing free medicines in all the Hospitals is the innovative step to held the poor public. Gupta asked the health functionaries to do their best in providing health care services as this the Noble work aswell.Gupta also visited PHC Budhal and took stock of the facilities being provided to the Patients. Gupta also said that during the recent tour of Health Minister, in Rajouri district and budhal area, it has been decided that Addl. Accommodation at an estimated cost of 5.00 crores under PMDP, shall be constructed at PHC Budhal and the work of which shall be started in the current fiscal.

Gupta also reiterated that 50 bedded Hospital at CHC kandi stands approved in DDB meeting for which DPR amounting to Rs. 7.00 crores stands prepared and shall be taken up under PMDP 2017-18. He said that Food and Civil Supplies Minister is also making all afforts in development of the Koteranka Budhal area. Double lanning of road from Rajouri to Budhal is under construction and a new Road from Budhal to Shpoian stands approved in DDB meeting and shall be considered shortly. Gupta said that many projects like Eco Tourism park at Kandi, ITI for kandi and major project costing rs.

89.00 crores are in pipe line. The Work of the ANS canal shall be started in the due course of time. Gupta said that PDP-BJP Govt. Has also kept the proposal of Daily wagers and Casual labourers, alive and policy being framed under the supervision of Madam Mufti and Dr. Nirmal Singh.

The people of the District shall get a sigh of relief as un-employment is the biggest frustration. Decision of Govt.

For Regularization of 60000 Casual Labourers is really appreciable, which shall definitely bring graph of Unemployment on lower side. Gupta said that tjosr who spent their day and nights while providing us Water Supply and power supply must be addressed properly. He also pointed towards the common Agenda of BJP PDP Coalition Govt. Where equitable development with Transparency is primary objective and forms the nucleus of Functionig of Govt. Lastly Gupta reiterated that in a very short span of time BJP PDP Govt.

Has made good impression. He also assured the public that many more Foot Bridges and Motorable roads shalll be constructed besides providing basic facilities to last man of the area. He also asked the officers to work with zeal and dedication and provide the basic facilities at door step. Rajinder Gupta State Secy BJP while addressing to gathering said that Narendar Bhai Modi himself monitors the Development works in the Country and funds under various programmes are being provided in abundance. He said that in the coming years every literate person of far flung area shall be computer trained under Digital India programme, making people of villages aware of the Public benefit schemes. Ex-Minister Thakur Puran Singh said that BJP is working for the development of the State keeping in view the long term consequences of every policy Prominent citizens present among others Mandal President Pervaz Malik,Rajesh,Ramesh,DevRaj and others. BJP State President and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) visited Resham Ghar area along with Principal Commissioner Income Tax RN Sahay and different officials of different department including PDD, PWD, JMC at income tax colony looking into the matter of electricity, roads, sewrage, lane and drains etc near Super Speciality Hospital and Income Tax Colony.

Sharma along with principal commissioner and other officials toured the the area and directed the officials of PWD to immediately look into the matter and start the work for blacktopping which connects the residntial complex of income tax officials with the area. He also directed the officials of PDD to maintain the system of power and if there is any requirememt for additional transformer for the area. It should be done at the earliest. Sat Sharma said that solving problems of the masses is his top most agenda and it will be seen that no person is residing in the Constituency is deprived of any development in his area. He also directed the health officer JMC to maintain the sanctity of place and a proper system of garbage disposal should also be done regularly so that an initiative to promote swacch bharat of PM Narendra Modi could be done. Distict President BJP Ayodhya Gupta, Jeet Angral, SE PDD Sunil Gupta, Ex-En. PDD Neel Kamal, CA RK Gupta, CA Vinay Saraf, Health Officer JMC Dr.

Anita Salgotra and many others were present. J&K BJP State President & MLA, Sat Sharma expressed gratitude towards the humanly approach taken by the Government of India for commencement of the process regarding construction of bunkers for the inhabitants of International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in districts of Jammu region. Sat Sharma appreciated the decision of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh for approving construction of bunkers to protect the border people from shelling and firing by Pakistani troops in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch districts. He said that the commencement of construction for 13029 individual and 1431 community bunkers having capacity of eight members for individual bunkers and of 40 persons for community bunkers out of 19000 individual and 4700 community bunkers announced by Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh during his earlier visit to to the state is a big relief for the border inhabitants.

He also lauded the role of Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh for his incessant and fruitful effort in taking up the issue with Ministry of Home Affairs promptly for the protection of border dwelling people from mischievous acts of Pakistan. He added that the construction of bunkers was a long due and genuine demand which was continuously supported and taken up by State BJP and today it has been made feasible by the imminent concern of our worthy Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is deeply concerned with the plights of common masses.

He said that the Nationalistic population dwelling in these area have braved continuous shelling of the hostile neighbour but did not let their spirit down which shows their commitment and love for the motherland and BJP fully stands by their side. Recalling the incident of gruesome pounding of Indian villages in May this year, he also welcomed the decision of reimbursement of entire compensation made to the victims of cross border shelling under the NDRF norms by the State Government for the crops, livestock etc.

Sat Sharma further said that the BJP is committed to address every public concern while working on the principle of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikaas” and “Nation First, Party Second and Self Last”. Unselfish working of the Narendra Modi led Government is duly recognized by the worthy voters of India, which is evident by the growing popularity of the party in every segment and region of the Nation, which is evident by the results of Exit-Polls for the elections of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, boasted Sat Sharma. He also claimed that soon the misdeeds of Congress Party and simultaneously example set up by the good governance by the BJP Government will lead to complete wipe out of the Congress Party from the page of India and BJP will ensure the Golden era of “Developed India” with the best and equal opportunities for even the last man standing in row. Dy CM Dr Nirmal Singh today called for early accomplishment of various developmental initiatives especially in the Housing&Urban Development and Power sectors.

He said timelines shall also have to be strictly adhered to in the projects taken up under the Prime Minister’sDevelopmentalPackage (PMDP). The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking during a review meeting convened to discuss the pace of implementation of various developmental initiatives undertaken in Housing, Urban Development and Power Sectors. The Dy Chief Minister called for regular monitoring of the projects in power sector to ensure their timely completion and judicious utilization of resources. He asked the concerned officers to regularly monitor the works on ground so that targets are optimally achieved.

Dr Singh reviewed the present position of power supply and pace of work on various ongoing PDD projects. He stressed on augmentation of power infrastructure, and strengthening of the system, which he said is vital to realize the dream of uninterrupted power supply in the State.

He asked the officers to follow the already notified curtailment schedule and avoid unscheduled power cuts especially in the winter zone of the state. He also directed to re-examine all feeders and adding more feeders into the system wherever it is necessary to minimize snapping of high-voltage power lines. To ensure speedy repair of electric transformers, the Deputy Chief Minister called for increasing the capacity of the Department’s workshops. He said steps are afoot to increase the human resource of the Department to better cater to rising demands. Dr Singh also reviewed progress on various ongoing works under PMDP. He stressed on the officers to expedite work on all the projects so that their time-bound completion is ensured. He said the Department needs to gear up to meet people’s expectations.

He said there is no shortage of funds and called for time-bound completion of the development projects. While reviewing the initiatives being undertaken in the housing sector, the Deputy Chief Minister directed for maintaining a close co-ordination between different executing agencies so that the fast pacing of the flagship programs is done. He said that the officers should hold regular meetings in order to monitor the implementation of schemes on the ground and also get the requisite feedback about their status on the ground. Dr Singh while directing for early construction of Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUM) under NULM said that it would go a long way in addressing the housing needs of urban homeless. He also called for fast pacing development of parks and pathways in various colonies of JDA, construction of flats being undertaken by the authority and also early completion of modernization/development of general bus stand cum multi-level car parking cum commercial complex maintaining that adequate rehabilitation measures should also be undertaken for the affected people so that their means of livelihood does not get disturbed.

The Deputy CM directed officers to ensure proper development of parks and other related facilities in the housing colonies already set up by the Housing Board and also explore the possibility of including private partners in these ventures. Dr Singh also directed for fast pacing the work on the projects being constructed under Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) maintain that these would ensure the housing facilities to the urban poor of the state. He said that the schemes being implemented by the agency should also be monitored at regular basis, so that the impact of these at ground level is got besides also obtaining the necessary. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary PDD, Mr Hridesh Kumar, Development Commissioner Power, MD JKSPDC, Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu, Managing Director Housing Board, Chief Engineers of PDD and other senior officers of the Housing, Urban Development. Dy CM Dr Nirmal Singh today flagged off the environment and Swachta Mission led by Babu Bai Pipaliya a specially-abled activist from Surat, Gujrat. The campaigner will spread necessary awareness about Environment and Swachta from Jammu to Kanyakumari while travelling through seven states on his motor bike.

Deputy Chief Minister while appreciating the efforts of the activist hoped that he through his mission would be able to rekindle the obligation of people to the environmental issues and overall cleanliness of our surroundings. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice-President Yudhvir Sethi today asked party workers and leaders to gear themselves up for Panchayat polls which he said will pave a way for strengthening Democratic institutions and empowering people at grass root levels. The elected Panchayats not only decentralise powers but will also make people partners in developmental activities.

Going by the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yudhvir Sethi said that true essence of democracy lies in empoweirng people at grass root levels and these elections will do that work for people of Jammu and Kashmir state. He was addressing a well attended party workers from district and mandal level of Kolkote, Nowshera and Sunderbani area of district Rajouri today wherein the BJP leader also reviewed election preparedness of party cadres for coming Panchayat polls. Asking party cadres of all frontal organisations of BJP including Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) to reach out to masses, the BJP leader said these elections will become basis for 2019 Lok Sabha elections for which party must do its best. Pointing towards exit polls of Gujarat and Himachal, Yudhvir Sethi said the victory trend is continuing and people are rejecting divisive and corrupt forces. These trends show that people want credible governments that could take them along. He asked Patty cadres to ensure that each and every booth level worker is educated about election processes irrespective of cast, creed, region or religion. Yudhvir Sethi said encouraged party workers at booth level to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popular radio talk 'Mann Ki Baat' which gives insight about many issues and guides masses to work in that direction.

He asked party cadres to prepare for Panchayats polls keeping an eye on next parliamentary elections. J&K has already suffered a lot and needs credible governments which none other than present dispensation can give. Yudhvir Sethi said liberal funding by central government coupled with state government's initiatives and party workers enthusiasm is going to change the fate of people of all three regions of state for which people of Sunderbani, Kalakote and Nowshehra must also gear themselves up.

BJP Vice President Rajni Sethi asked Party works and leaders to encourage cadres to remember Pt. Prem Nath Dogra, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhaya, Dr. Bheem Rao Ambedkar on their days and also celebrate party's Stapana Diwas (Foundation Day) with great enthusiasm.

Som Dutt Sharma, BJP Distt President Nowshera, Ganesh Kumar, Disst President BJP SC Morcha, Capt. Ramesh, Tilak Raj Gupta, Sanjay Kumar, Sardari, Ashok Kumar Verma, Mull Raj Sharma, Mahinderpal, Rakesh Kumar, Bodh Raj, and others. BJP State Spokesperson, Prof. Virender Gupta took strong note of National Green Tribunal (NGT) declaring Amarnath cave shrine as ‘silence zone’. He said that NGT decision of prohibiting chanting of mantras, religious kirtan and carrying anything from the stairs leading to the holy cave has been taken without making any scientific analysis about the effects of the sound created due to chanting of mantras and religious slogans nearby Shiva cave. Going by the logic of NGT it would stop the movement of traffic particularly heavy traffic like that of army vehicles, railways and the flight of aeroplanes and helicopters in or on the mountainous region of the state. “There has been not a fractional of damage to the holy cave so far witnessed because of chanting of religious kirtans for the last of so many years, since yatra to the holy cave started”, he added.

Virender said that the decision of NGT is going to seriously hurt the religious sentiments of the people without any justification of the prohibiting steps suggested. “So far the issue of development of infrastructure is concerned there is need to revamp the infrastructure, particularly of providing better stay facilities at Panchtarni. The connectivity to the Amarnath cave on foot needs to be improved”, Prof. Virender said. He emphasized that to infringe upon the religious feelings of the people has to be taken into account and no effort should be made to hurt them. He warned that any step that goes against the public sentiments would compel the people to stand against the system and would jeopardize the peace of the state, which is otherwise a very sensitive part of the country. Members of Traders & Manufacturers’ Association, Exhibition Ground led by its President and BJP State Vice-President, Parmod Kapahi approached the Minister of Industries & Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga and conducted a marathon meeting with the Minister for addressing the issues related to traders and shopkeepers working in complex of Exhibition Ground at Civil Secretariat, Jammu.

While interacting with the Minister, Parmod Kapahi presented the issues concerned with the trader fraternity like the issue of cleanliness in the premises of Exhibition Ground, repair and maintenance, electricity and other major issues which are a cause of major concern for the local traders as it affects the footfall over there. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led out a major campaign on the importance of “Swachhta” in the whole of Nation and thus every place of the region must depict a picture of the ground level work done on the matter in the true sense. Chander Parkash Ganga, discussed threadbare all the necessary steps to be taken to address the concerns of traders and said that the necessary instructions will be issued to concerned department for the prompt action in this regard. He said that as this place is in heart of city, present government has decided to develop this a model business place. Elaborating on the issue the Minister said that all the modern amenities for a business centre will be provided at the place like Cinema facility for the entertainment of local population, good eating points and other business entities. He also said that in the proposed multi-storey project, the existing traders will be given appropriate space on the ground floor itself, so that their business should not suffer and rather should flourish at the swift pace.

He also stressed that many projects are being brought into the region for the benefit of trader community and general public, which will result in overall growth and development of the economy of state. Jugal Kishore Sharma Member of Parliament BJP (Lok Sabha) Jammu Poonch calls on Hansraj Gangaram Ahir Minister of State for Home Affairs Government of India New Delhi and discussed the border area issues of District Jammu. Samba, Rajouri and Poonch.Jugal Kishore discussed the issue for expediting the construction of bunkers in the Border area as community and individual bunkers and have detailed conversation with Minister of Home Affairs.Sharma also narrated the issues to Hon'ble Minister regarding compensation for animal killings and destruction of houses of the people residing along the border areas. Jugal Kishore Member of Parliament said that so many houses get damaged due to cross border firings and animal get killed but the people get neither any compensation nor help from the government.He raised his voice and said that the people are the bold Indians still stay along the border after getting huge losses and Government has to take some decisions in their favor.

Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir Minister of State for Home Affairs assured that the Construction work of bunkers will get started on soon and people of the border will also get compensation for their damaged houses and cattles got injured in cross border firing Jugal Kishore Sharma thanked Hon'ble Minister for giving him fruit result after hearing his voice. Senior BJP leader and MLC Vibod Gupta, along with officers of various Departments and party workers, visited different areas of Rajouri Town to take stock of developmental activities and works executed during 2017-18. To get firsthand information regarding developmental projects, Sh. Vibod Gupta firstly visited the Old District hospital Complex, where a GNM School is being constructed at an estimated Cost of Rs. 5.00 Crores by J&K Police Housing Corporation.

Sh. Vibod Gupta was told by the Concerned that the building shall be Completed within 12 months and shall be handed over to Health and medical Education Department.Gupta also inspected the ongoing work of Bridge from Vedhant Asharam to MES Store Rajouri connecting Rajouri-Poonch Highway which will be constructed with an estimated Cost of 6.62 crores. Sh. Vibod Gupta asked the Engineers of JKPCC, to expedite the work, so that the same could be completed in time bound manner. Sh. Vibod Gupta also inspected numbers of works executed by Municipality Department, in ward-No-05, 02 and 04 out of Construction work(6 under District plan, 6 works under IDMT etc) being executed at an estimated cost of 47.00 lacs and feel satisfied with the work.

Executive Officer MC Rajouri, informed Mr. Gupta that number of works other than lanes/drains like Construction of Compound Wall / Gate at yatra Ground (water point), tile work/ link road in Ward-No-03 besides other urgent nature of works under Public Demand are in execution and shall be completed in the Current financial year.

Sh. Vibod Gupta also attended the Public meeting at Ward-No-04 and listened the Public issues. He was told that PDD Department has issued exaggerated Bills in respect of some poor persons of the area and sought intervention of the Department.

He was also told the issues regarding the Construction of Lanes/drains, un-interrupted power Supply, Ration to BPL families etc. Sh. Vibod Gupta listened their grievances and in his address said that State coalition govt. Is committed for the overall development of State. He said that during the first District Development Board meeting of the present Govt., issue for up gradation of Municipal Committee to the level of municipal Council was raised. Due to census figures, the same is still pending with the Government. He said that as and when the same shall be done, people of Rajouri shall get adequate funds for the development of this Town.

He said that up-gradation of 20 MVA to 50 MVA Transformer at Thudi has been been done at an cost of Rs. 5.00 crores, which shall reduce the Curtailment in Power Supply especially Rajouri Town. Gupta also said that, Construction of Circular road, Mini Secretariat, Development of Parking places at Rajouri are in pipe line and shall be executed during the current financial year, to reduce the Traffic jams in Rajouri City and Mandi area. He said that work of approach road to Abdullah Bridge is under construction and shall be made open shortly. He further said that 40 number of roads under District plan against an estimated cost of 46 crores is under progress in Rajouri Constituency, whereas 3 number of Bridges under CRF against Estimated cost of Rs.

28.00 crores, have been sanctioned in Rajouri Constituency, besides number of Culverts, which shall enhance the outer Connectivity in the Region. Under Macadamization most of the roads are being blacktopped. On Electricity bills, Gupta assured them for constitution of committee, which shall verify the Bills. Gupta assured the public for redressal of their problems shortly and intimated that Rs.1.00 crores shall be provided for the Augmentation and up-gradation of Power Sector in the District. He also said that necessary steps are being taken for providing Water supply in uninterrupted manner and replacement of pipes is also under consideration under LIC-Project-2 Public of the area thanked Gupta, for his efforts in sanctioning and installation of 50 MVA Transformer, sanction of Bridge, which shall connect the Batalamang and Thudi area and a way to Medical College, giving a short passage to kalakote area as well. Prominent citizens present among others Atam Gupta,Mohd Saber, Master Mohd Bashir, iftikhar Mirza, Mohd Afzal, Naseer Bhat,Kamal Gupta,Vivek Gupta and others. Led by BJP Minority Morcha State General Secretary S.

Gurdyal Singh Bali, dozens of unemployed Sikh youth called on Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes & Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited, Vice-Chairperson, Balbir Ram Rattan, to seek details related to grant of financial assistance in the form of loan under Minorities category. They held a meeting at Corporation Head office, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, with the Vice-Chairperson, who shared various schemes of the Corporation being run for the benefit of the unemployed persons belonging to the reserved categories like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Physically Disabled, National Level Notified Minorities and Safai Karamchari. Balbir Ram Rattan told them that the Corporation is provided funds by the National Minorities Finance & Development Corporation (NMFDC), an Apex Corporation in the Union Government, for the benefits of National Level Notified Minorities, which include, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Christians, Parsis and Buddhists. Crawdad Text Analysis Software.

Any unemployed persons from among these categories can avail the loans to set up earning units and stand up on own instead of becoming burden on parents. He further told them that the Corporation has its offices in every district of Jammu and Kashmir and whosoever wants to get loan, can apply through his nearest district. Gurdyal Singh Bali and others informed the VC that a large per cent among Sikhs is unemployed and expressed hope that they will be benefitted by the financial assistance from the Corporation. They also suggested the VC to organise open awareness camps in remote and far flung areas of the State. Prominent among those who called on the Vice Chairperson included S. Randhir Singh Bali, S.

Bikram Singh Sodhi, S. Harbinder Singh, S. Ashok Singh, S. Inderjeet Singh, S. Ravinder Singh, S. Sukhvinder Singh, S. Tony Singh, S.

Kapildeep Singh, S. Gagandeep Singh and S. BJP State General Secretary, Sh.

Harinder Gupta welcomed the move of Government of India to initiate the work on landmark and ambitious about 450 miles long strategically important Katra-Delhi Road Expressway via Amritsar. BJYM State President Dr. Suresh Ajay Magotra chaired a meeting of District Presidents of Jammu Province at Party headquarters Trikuta Nagar Jammu. The meeting was held to discuss various organisational activities which was held in last one month in all the District. Addressing the meeting, Dr. Magotra said that each and every activist of Yuva Morcha from State to booth level should follow the organisational discipline and ethics in day to day life.

He should know whatever he is doing directly reflects his actual behaviour and being socially active it is a matter of concern in his long run career. A real activist is one who always shows a concern about the rules and regulations of his organisation and never indulge in any activity which will harm the image of the said organisation.

Magotra also take reporting from District Presidents about the recent District Executive Meeting and Mandal Executive meeting which was organised in various Districts and said that all the programmes which the District got from the State should be organised on time. He also discussed about the One Booth Ten Youth programme with the Presidents and shows his serious concern about the completion of the same as soon as possible. He also emphasized on the monthly meeting at Districts and Mandals level. Magotra further said that all the Districts are doing good but still we all together need to do a lot of organisational work, so that Yuva Morcha will give its more than 100 percent to make the dream of New INDIA a reality seen by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Those who were present on the occasion were District President Jammu Hari Om Sharma, Jammu West Ashish Sharma, Udhampur Akhil Prashar, Doda Manjeet Bhagat, Reasi Rinku Rasyal, Jammu Rural Rohit Verma, Akhnoor Sukhdev Singh, Rajouri Raja Rattan Singh and R S Pura Akash Chopra. In a meeting held here the Vice Chairpersons of two vital Corporations Jammu and Kashmir SCs, STs & BCs Development Corporation Limited and Women’s Development Corporation, Balbir Ram Rattan and Vijaya Dogra Katoch, shared welfare schemes of their respective Corporations being run by the government for the benefit of weaker sections and women.

Balbir Ram Rattan, while sharing significant aspects of these schemes informed that J&K SCs, STs & BCs Development Corporation is primarily working for the socio economic and educational upliftment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, notified Minorities (Male members), safai karamcharis and Handicapped (Male members) in the state. These are supported by six Apex level Corporations of the Government of India, the NSFDC, NSTFDC, NBCFDC, NMDFC, NSKFDC and NHFDC, he said. He further said that the Corporation also provides financial assistance for income generating units to the SC, ST & BC categories members, who are living below poverty line with Bank Assistance under Bank tie up scheme, he said. During the course of interaction Vijaya Dogra Katoch informed that the WDC works exclusively for the benefit of women belonging to general category as well as from Minorities, Backward classes and Handicapped categories.

She further shared that the rate of interest and related formalities are almost common between WDC and the SC, ST, BC Development Corporation. However, relentless efforts are needed by the officials to make more and more beneficiaries aware of all these schemes so that real and deserving groups and individuals get benefitted, she said. She also called for such efforts in order to make these meaningful and fruitful in terms of basic purpose. As for ‘Education Loan’, Rs 10 lakh are sanctioned for study within the country and rupees twenty lakh for abroad for the Target Group female students. Both the VCs were of the view that the two Corporation are working for the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society and emphasized need for regular interaction of the officials of the two Corporations to get updates. BJP State Spokesperson, Prof. Virender Gupta strongly reacted to the affidavit filed by the State Government in the Supreme Court ruling out setting up of J&K Minority Commission and that National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 does not bind the state to constitute State Level Commission.

He said that Kashmiri leadership that considers itself as a most secular lot in the country cannot afford to ignore the plight of minorities in the state which are criminally victimized and discriminated in the state. He further added that the state that constitutes about 68 percent of Muslim population cannot provide benefits to the majority community which are meant for minorities of the state. He pointed that the policy followed by State government amounts to cheating the nation and looting the money from Govt. Of India exchequer meant for the religious and linguistic minorities of the state. He added that Govt. Of India needs to notify state level minorities of various states and issue a clear-cut instruction to the state for providing the benefits to the actual state minorities of various schemes sponsored of GoI and also the Prime Minister’s 12 point programme for the welfare of minorities of the states.

He said that J&K state plea that these benefits should accrue to the minorities at the national level, hence to the Muslims of the state who are majority in the state, shows its communal bias and communal politics that it is pursuing in the last 70 years. Virender said that J&K State government plea that “it will consider the need and feasibility of setting up State Minority Commission when need arises based upon the critical study of the social and educational backwardness of the minorities spread across various regions of Jammu and Kashmir” amounts to side tracking the issue and trying to hoodwink the Apex court and Government of India. The issue concerns that minorities of the state, it does not ask for region wise classification and on the basis of social and educational backwardness. Dy CM Dr Nirmal Singh today inaugurated a blood donation camp organized by the 47 Battalion of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) here.

The camp was attended by senior officers of ITBP, prominent citizens, doctors and donors from different sections of society. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Singh appreciated the efforts of the ITBP in organizing such events maintaining that these go a long way in serving humanity. He said blood donation is like donating life to the person who is in need of the same in case of an accident or being operated upon and we should all try to be voluntary donors, which would be our contribution towards humanity and nation.

The Deputy Chief Minister also inspected guard of honor on the occasion and also interacted with donors. BJP Convention at Dal Lake HIGHLIGHTS BJP today organized a day long convention with the workers Hundreds of workers attended the convention BJP senior leader and Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh insisted the workers to play their role in preservation of Dal Lake.

Dr Narinder Singh, State General Secretary and Incharge Kashmir Affairs during the convention said that BJP’s core policy is to reach the poorest man and help them in their upliftment. Surinder Ambardar, senior leader and MLC BJP said that he has his doors open for dialogue with all those youth who posse grudges. MLC Ramesh Arora said that Dr. Farooq Abdulla former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir made a statement yesterday stating therein that Secular fabric of the country was being eroded. Abdullah further said that minorities in the country are living under an atmosphere of fear and anxiety as various State Governments and the Center Government has tragically failed to speak unequivocally on the issue.

It was stated in a public rally by Dr. Farooq Abdullah at Karnataka. Arora said that previously also his remarks over POK were shameful and against the Constitution of J&K State and that of India. Arora said that the matter is serious now. Exceptional and rare rest incidents if any cannot be justified and law will prevail but India is a secular, democratic and peace loving country and leaders like Dr. Farooq Abdullah are bent upon to create a dent in secular fabric of the country.

This type of attempt is against basic spirit and nationality of his country he added. Deep rooted heritage is oneness in all i.e God is there inside every human being or in other words there is only one Atma which is present in every human being. Arora said that political misadventures of Dr. Farooq Abdullah have crossed all the limits of democratic norms. Nation and its identity cannot be challenged and it has been done by Dr.

Farooq Abdullah. Arora said that it is political militancy and it is also responsible in spoiling peaceful atmosphere of Kashmir region.

Farooq Abdullah never said a single word over the killing of innocents, police persons, Army persons and other members of Para military forces brutally killed by militants and he want to spoil the national character of our country at International level due to frustration being out of power in J&K state. Arora also said that Indian Prime Minister Sh.

Narendra Modi have also condemned such provocative words spoken earlier. Now it is time to repeat 1953 and keep him at a place which was loved for sometime by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah. India as a nation is secular country respecting and providing peaceful atmosphere to grow within Constitution and in the hearts of every Indian irrespective of his cast, creed and religion. It is time to curb such tendencies and Dr.

Farooq Abdullah must tender unconditional apology to the nation he added. Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Priya Sethi today inaugurated Inter State Youth Exchange Programme, “Ek Bharat Sherestha Bharat” being organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, J&K. Around 50 youth from Tamil Nadu and 50 from J&K are participating in the programme. The inaugural ceremony was held at Govt Women’s College Gandhi Nagar Jammu. Director Colleges, Principle Women’s Degree College Gandhi Nagar Jammu, State Director Nehru Yuva Kendra J&K, District Youth Coordinator Leh and a large number of students were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion Priya Sethi said that “Ek Bharat Sherestha Bharat” mission was inaugurated on 31stOct 2015 with the aim to showcase the rich heritage, culture, tradition of the states of country and to appreciate the diversity of the nation and to create environment which promotes learning between states by sharing best practices and experiences. She welcomed the young boys and girls from Tamil Nadu and assured them of best hospitality during their stay in J&K.

The students from Tamil Nadu expressed their eagerness to visit Kashmir and urged the Minister to facilitate their visit to the Valley. J&K’s Department of Libraries and Research today rolled out the maiden initiative of linking up with National Digital Libraries of India (NDLI) to provide free worldwide access to the students and academicians in the State to around 1.5 crore downloadable e-books and journals. The unique initiative was launched on the sidelines of a workshop on ‘Digitized Libraries’ organized by the Department of Libraries and Research here this morning. The Workshop was inaugurated by the Minister of State for Education, Ms Priya Sethi. Director Libraries and Research, Mukhtar-ul-Aziz, Professor IIT Kharagpur, ParthaPratim Das, Chief Librarian NDLI, N Gopal Chattopadhayay and other senior officers of the Libraries Department were present on the occasion. National Digital Libraries of India is an online repository of the e-books under the aegis of Union Human Resource Development Ministry. It has been developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.

The repository hosts content in multiple languages on multiple subject domains including technology, science, humanities, agriculture and others with educational material available from primary to PhD level. The learning resources include e-books, journals, articles, thesis, manuscripts, audio and video lectures.

To integrate J&K’s libraries with the online repository of National Digital Libraries of India, the state’s Libraries Department has already launched a massive digitization programme under which all the libraries in the State are going to be digitized in a phased manner. The National Digital Libraries of India will be also imparting training to the staff of the Libraries Department in J&K regarding the use of online services. Speaking at the inauguration of the Workshop, Ms Priya Sethi said in the age of internet, massive changes are occurring in life and it has become necessary to adopt and take benefit from new technological inventions and digital interventions. She said the new initiative will help the students to get online access to the best possible educational resources within and outside the country.

“Once our libraries are fully digitized, joining hands with NDLI will contribute a lot in facilitating the teaching-learning process and the research work,” she said. Speaking on the occasion, Director Libraries, Mukhtar-ul- Aziz said the department has computerized all District and some Tehsil level libraries in the state so far and in the process to make all state libraries fully digitized in a more user-friendly way. The aim of this project is to integrate all national libraries, which will be centrally linked with central server to facilitate J&K students to take advantage of the massive learning resources available online. ParthaPratimDass in his speech said that project of MHRD was started in April 2015 with an aim to consider the needs of students and to put all those needs on single platform. MHRD came up with this idea and this program also aims at to make people aware how to access the program. He also said that virtual learning is to be introduced to the students to help them to understand the difficult concepts of various subjects. Deputation of local people from Ransoo led by BJP State Secretary Sanjay Baru approached the Minister of Finance & MLA from Reasi Constituency, Ajay Nanda regarding the concerns of local masses about the road and other local issues.

While submitting the memorandum of demands to the Minister, Sanjay Baru said that black topping on the Road of Ransoo to Kotla road falling under Tehsil Pouni in Reasi is incomplete still after many years have elapsed since early eighties, when it was sanctioned, but the work was not commissioned on ground resulting in subsequent difficulties to the local population especially student community which is feeling the heat of the burnt due to unapproachable road in the region. He said that the proper road construction will also felicitate the diversion of heavy rush for the pilgrimage of Shiv Khori to the beautiful landscape of hilly areas around Kotla thus giving a major boost to the local tourism which will add up to the livelihood of many people.

Baru said that the BJP led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre is committed to address all the issues pertaining to the common masses while working with the aim to uplift the status of last man standing in the row. He said that the BJP as alliance partner in government of Jammu & Kashmir is also committed to bring the state on the path of growth and prosperity, with every single party activist working tirelessly and selflessly for the welfare of the common masses. Minister promptly listened to the demands put forth by the local masses led by Sanjay Baru and said that their concerns will be addressed on the priority basis. He said that soon he will make sure that the work of blacktopping on the said road is started so as to promptly address the genuine demand of masses along with their other issues. An article published in Sunday Guardian dated 18 December 2016 exposed the Congress leadership’s desperation and mindset, “Modi’s massive win and Congress’s complete decimation in 2014 had led the Congress along with its Lutyens moles to adopt a policy of total war with Rahul Gandhi at its helm against the government and PM Narendra Modi, the fact is that RaGa “has been working to a plan to derail Modi from the start”. Contra-Modi plan also envisages help from nations and agencies inimical to India, with the singular aim of dethroning legitimately chosen government by the people and to snatch power from it at any cost.

The plan unfolded with a number of pro-Pakistan and anti-Modi statements by prominent Congress leaders immediately after Modi government assumed the rein of power. Former external affairs minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid while delivering invitation lecture at the Jinnah Institute in Islamabad in November 2015 was all praise for Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif, who not very long ago had referred to the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as “Dehati Aurat”, while sparing no effort to lash out at own Prime Minister Modi. Incidentally, Salman Khursid was nation’s foreign minister when Nawaz had used these words for the country’s prime minister. Mani Shankar Aiyar, a senior Congress leader and close confidant of Gandhi family in a panel discussion on Pakistan’s Dunya TV said, “The first and the foremost thing is to remove Modi. Only then can the talks move forward.

We have to wait for four more years. “Bring us (the Congress) back to power and remove them. There is no other way (to better the relations). We will remove them, but till then you (Pakistan) have to wait.” Indirectly, he was seeking Pakistan’s assistance to remove duly elected government of Modi to bring Congress back to power mid-course.

The statement was not accidental but by design. Congress has always maintained a soft stand against Pak-sponsored terrorism.

Digvijay Singh providing cover to Hafiz Saeed by blaming RSS for the 26/11 carnage or calling Osama bin Laden as 'Osamaji', Congress Defence Minister A K Antony describing Pakistani terrorists as 'merely dressed in Pakistani Army uniforms', Saif ud Din Soz opposing killing of Burhan Wani and Sanjay Nirupam questioning the “surgical strikes” are a few examples. The entire nation is witness to Former Home Minister Sushil Shinde’s coining of the phrase of “saffron terror” and his successor Chidambaram advocating for removal of AFSPA from J&K and seconding the demand of “Greater Autonomy” as well as his pro-separatist statements. None of the Congress leaders have so far appreciated the NIA for its stupendous effort in exposing Hurriyat and the terror funding network.

Even dreaded terrorist Hafiz Saeed praised the Congress party in an interview to Pak Zem TV and said, “Not everyone in Bharat is like this – there are good people there too in media and politics. But one segment is against me, my organisation (JuD) and Pakistan. They blame Pakistan for everything; to hide their mistakes, to hide their terrorist facesthey use my name. I talk of Kashmir, but they change the subject and to fool the world they blame me for terror activities. But there are people like Barkha Dutt too in Bharat, who talk well and make sense.

Even Congress has recently made a statement asking BJP not to blame Pakistan but to look at how they (BJP) have oppressed the people of Kashmir and committed atrocities. Congress has said that by blaming Pakistan, you cannot solve the Kashmir issue. So I believe there are good people too in Bharat.

Modi and the people around him have decided to defame me as a terrorist in front of the whole world, just to hide atrocities committed by them against their own people. This is their ploy.” An absconder as per the records of J&K police, youth Congress leader from Kashmir Suleman Nizami, who had supported the ‘Azadi’ of Kashmir and called the Indian Army ‘rapist’ is a star campaigner for Congress party in ongoing Gujarat elections. In a tweet, he went to the extent of questioning PM Modi’s origin and who his parents were.

A known anti-national and pro-Pakistan, Suleman Nizami is a frequent tweeter in which he spits venom against India and Indian Army. A radical Kashmiri leader and hard core supporter of terrorist Afzal Guru, calls for Azad Kashmir & says 'har ghar se Afzal nikalega'. While the JKPCC disowns him, he is being patronised by the central leadership, what a hypocrisy? At the height of Doklam crisis, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi accompanied by his brother in law Robert Vadhra, who holds no official position, held a secret meeting with the Chinese ambassador in New Delhi.

No Indian, least of all Congress can forget how China backstabbed India even after years of Nehruvian ‘Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai’. Till 2003, China refused to recognize Sikkim as a part of India. Even recently, China threatened to encourage separatist movements in Sikkim if India did not hand over Bhutanese Doklam Plateau to China. Chinese media even went to the extent of threatening of ‘Third party’ intervention in Kashmir at Pakistan’s request. Given the sensitivity of the situation and the well- known track record of the Chinese to foment internal trouble to gain ground by encouraging in-fighting, as they did in Nepal by supporting its Maoists, why did Rahul Gandhi meet the Chinese ambassador in secret and that too with his tainted brother in law? The secrecy in which the meeting was wrapped and the Congress Party’s initial denial of any such meeting gives rise to a ‘conspiracy theory’.

A few days back at the peak of campaigning for Gujarat elections, the Congress leadership again decided to meet the Pakistan’s ambassador at the residence of Mani Shankar Aiyar in New Delhi. The meeting among others was also attended by the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. While the nation is aghast, the Congress party is trying to cover its back by saying that the meet was convened to discuss improvement in Indo-Pak relations. Did they seek permission from Ministry of External Affairs or it had any mandate to convene this meeting?

Surprisingly or as a matter of coincidence, a retired Pakistani General tweeted at the same time recommending Gandhi family’s loyalist Ahmad Patel as next Chief Minister of Gujarat. Unable to digest the fact that the Congress party has been rejected out rightly by the nation and denied the opportunity to rule, its leadership is so desperate to regain power that it does not hesitate to even flirt with the nation’s known enemies. The Contra-Modi Plan of Congress is unfolding as per planned script and is likely to gain momentum with Rahul Gandhi elevated as Congress President as per the dynastic tradition of the Party. Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes & Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited, Vice-Chairperson, Sh. Balbir Ram Rattan, alongwith Jammu District Manager, Joginder Paul Atri, reached Gadigarh area on Jammu-R,S. Pura road and inspected a small unit of manufacturing of hand pumps and welding work. The unit has been established by an unemployed male belonging to Backward Class category by availing financial assistance in the form of loan from J&K Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes & Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited under “Direct Financing Scheme”.

Vice-Chairperson, Balbir Ram Rattan, who is continuously inspecting the units set up by loan from the corporation, also interacted with Gar Singh, the loanee and sought details of his unit. He said that the male has started his ancestral work of earning livelihood instead of waiting for the job and becoming burden on parents. “It is indeed highly appreciable that more and more unemployed people of reserved categories are getting motivated to seek loans from the Corporation with an objective of becoming self dependent”, Balbir said and expressed hope that the financial assistance availed as loan by the beneficiaries will be utilized in proper way.

He also appealed the people who have taken loan to deposit their monthly instalments regularly as the same money will be further provided to other unemployed males and females for starting their own earning units. Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Shamsher Singh Manhas inaugurated Multipurpose Community Hall at Mohalla Dhok, Paloura Jammu near Ravi Dass Temple along with Jammu Municipal Corporation Officials accompanied by the huge local gathering. The total cost of the hall is Rs 45 lac approximately which is constructed under MPLAD fund in phase manners.. Manhas while addressing the gathering said that the demand for community hall raised by the inhabitants was genuine as there was no Community Hall in the area. Moreover, the community hall can be used by all the communities of the area for all purposes, he added..

He further said that the development of rural areas should be done on priority basis & assured the people that the BJP Govt. Is always ready to mitigate the problems of the people.. On this occasion X.en Municipality Ghulam Rasool, AEE JP Saraf, AE Vinay Arora, President Ravi Dass temple Committee Raj Paul Hans, President JMC Contractor Union Karamvir Singh, Vice-President Dharminder Singh, Varinder Singh, BJP leaders Joginder Singh, Bahadur Singh, Shesha and others were also present. In persistence with the agenda of clean and transparent governance along with race for the growth and the development of the area, J&K BJP State President & local MLA from Jammu West Constituency, Sat Sharma toured the area of Krishna Nagar Mohalla, ward no 12 where a public meeting was organized by Navyug Yuva Sangthan (NYS) and simultaneously open public Darbar was organized by the MLA, in which various departmental officials also participated along with local BJP leaders. Health officer, Astt.

Floriculture Officer, JMC officials, officials from Education Department, PWD and UEED were invited to sort out the issues of the local residents. While speaking to the general public in the interaction, Sat Sharma said that the prime focus of BJP is to work for the welfare of the masses while keeping in aim the upliftment of the last person standing in the final row of the most neglected section of the society following the principle of “Antodya”. He said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unleashed an era of development with plethora of beneficial schemes for the common masses along with the flagship schemes like “Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan” for taking the Nation to whole new level into the league of Developed Nations. During the open Darbar, members of NYS also highlighted their demands mainly pertaining to development and cleanliness of the area.

Issue of pending works of development was also taken up. MLA was requested to remove the Dumpyard from the front which was soon attended by the MLA. A matter of road construction was also taken up by the locals for the provision of which, MLA inspected the adjoining school. MLA also donated an Automobile from Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to clear the area of the debris in a time bound manner thus adding a feather to ongoing Cleanliness drive in the Constituency. Local Residents thanked the MLA for Science College Nallah which was a long pending and genuine demand. There was also an open discussion felicitated by the MLA, between the local residents and the officials of all departments regarding various issues of both sides after which the MLA accompanied by the officials conducted door to door survey of the area. In order to restore the glory of Ramtalai Mandir and Dewan Mandir and also enhance facilities within the complexes to attract tourists, Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Department of Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks, Priya Sethi joined by Chairman Shri Sanatan Dharam Natak Samaj (SDNS), Dewan Mandir and State BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi started development projects today.

BJP Jammu district President Baldev singh billawria and BJP distt.Gen.Secy Vinay Gupta was also present While declaring development projects at historic Radha Krishan Temple, Ramtalai at Jullaka Mohalla and at Dewan Mandir, Priya Sethi said that culturally and historically rich Jammu houses several such sites that once developed could attract tourists from all over the globe. Built during the tenure of erstwhile Dogra Rajas during 18th century, these Temples she said are iconic and need preservation. Both Priya Sethi and Yudhvir Sethi disclosed that on the demand of local population waterproofing will be done at Ramtalai Temple after which landscaping followed by construction of view points, toilet block, store room, pantry and lighting work for illumination will be carried out in phased manner. To increase footfall of tourists and local population in this historic Temples located on hillock near river Tawi tiled path will also be constructed.

Priya Sethi said that completely damaged ancient Deodi (entrance) of this temple will also be constructed to its glory. She also directed agencies to construct a canopy on the pond so that dry leaves don't fall in it and aesthetics of the temple is also maintained. The landscapin, she added will include sitting benches, park, path, view points and plantation. At Dewan Mandir, Yudhvir Sethi said that raising of platform which is going to be taken up on priority will ensure proper outflow of water. Simultaneously entire drainage system will also be upgraded so that rain water and other household waste gets proper exit thereby leaving temple premises clean and beautiful. Earlier a park has been developed and Auditorium upgraded for the convenience of people. He said multiple temples situated in the lanes and by lanes of Old Jammu City contribute to our history.

The prime aim of BJP, he said is to not let people alienate from corridors of powers and stay amongst them. BJP, he said is committed to take everyone along and make them equal partner in development of Jammu and Kashmir State. Earlier, local residents joined by party workers welcomed Priya Sethi and Yudhvir Sethi by garlanding them and also brought issues confronting them. Instructions were issued to the officials to address the same at earliest possible timeframe. The visiting dignitaries also went around the temple premises and interacted with local residents. Among others present includes Anil Masoom, Ramesh Gupta Sunny Sehgal, Satish Kumar Sanjeev Anand, Ashok Gupta, Gurdas sharma, Sat Sharma Billu Pahalwan, Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar, Krishan Lal Arun Sethi, Omesh Soni Sharda Devi, Neeru Anand Kiran Aggarwal, Savita Anand Harbhajan Singh, Lalit Sharma, Jyoti Prakash, Sunny Sehgal, Tripata Devi, Ram Prasad, Ravi Singh, Vipin Shastri, Vishal Kohli, Amit kapoor, Vishu Jagmohan Neelam Sharma. J&K BJP State Human Rights Cell celebrated International Human Rights Day at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar to cherish importance Human Rights for the Godly act.

BJP State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, MLC Vikram Randhawa, Varinderjit Singh and other senior party leaders showered the words of wisdom during the programme. While speaking on the topic, Ashok Kaul elaborated on the genesis of human Rights and its propagation and promotion in the society and community. He hoped that the awareness of Human Rights will trickle down to reach the society for its betterment.

He further added that let us sit and provide an education which propels the students and the organizations in the right direction. Kavinder Gupta in his address said that 21st Century is embarked upon the protection and dissemination of Human Rights so that every community can prosper and live with dignity. He added that he has now realized that the only force for true development lies in the message of brotherhood of our “Sanskriti” practiced in the Indian Subcontinent from the time immemorial Vikram Randhawa said that the task of protection of Human Rights is complex topic and needs cooperation on the part of all sections of the society, government and non-government agencies as well as educational institutions. While advocating its spread, he also appreciated the effort of Cell for its endeavour towards great cause.

Varinderjit Singh said that the human Rights relate to basic augmentation of all sections of the society for the growth and development in the true sense. He further said that let the message and education of human Rights spread to everywhere to transform the society to a better place to live in.

State Convenor of Cell, Prof. Kaul threw light on the purpose of Cell, which is to spread the cause of human Rights across length and breadth of region and said that the various issues concerning human Rights Violation needs a review and detailed study. Vote of thanks was presented by State Co-Convenor of Cell S. Vajinder Singh Dutta. Vinay Pandoo, Vikram Gupta, Rohit Gupta, Akarshak Mahajan and others were among the prominent persons who were present during the programme.

With the aim to gear up social media activities across the state, State BJYM under the direct supervision of State President Dr. Suresh Ajay Magotra organized zonal level meetings of State Social Media. In 1st phase State Social Media team organized brainstorming session in Zone ‘B’ comprised of District Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Udhampur, Reasi and Zone ‘J’ comprised of District Kathua, Samba and Basholi. BJYM State General Secretary Tarun Sharma attended the workshop at BJP office Udhampur where the State social media team shares valuable information regarding the use of social media with the activists. Addressing the meeting, Tarun Sharma congratulated State Social Media team for doing excellent work and said that this is the most important platform which is used these days in each and every field.

We should use this platform positively to deliver information regarding different schemes and opportunities for the Youth started by the Modi-led government. All the development work in any field which our government is doing should be shared on these platforms so that the common masses can be aware about each and every schemes. All the team members shares the technical and other information regarding social media with the activists.

The session was a brain storming one in which different aspects of platform was also discussed with the activists. The various platforms discussed were Facebook, Wattsaap, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter. For Zone ‘J’ the meeting was held at BJP office Kathua. BJYM State Social Media Incharge Rohit Verma managed all these programmes.

The State Social media team includes BJYM State vice-president and Prabhari Social Media Adv Anu Behnal Ghai, Ashish Kapoor, Sourabh Jain, Keshav Khajuria takes brain storming session during the workshop. Minister of State for Finance and Planning and MLA from Reasi Assembly Constituency conducted open Public and karyakarta Darbar to address their problems at Party Headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. While sharing his views on Public Darbar, Minister said Modi Government at the centre as well BJP-PDP Government in the State is committed to the welfare of public in all spheres. BJP follows the principle of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas”. BJP is committed to address each and every problem faced by public, so it has chalked out a schedule to conduct these type of programs on a regular basis where anybody can approach for any type of social or political problem to take up with the MP or minister concerned, thus serving a convenient place to interact in other than the Civil Secretariat.

Numerous deputations met the Minister for the redressal of their personal as well as public problems. Various important issues were highlighted during the deputations. People approached for their concerns regarding the issues of electricity supply and connections, water supply, road connectivity, CAPD issues, revenue related matters and other important issues. Deputations from all the areas around the Jammu region and Reasi approached the Minister.

Minister sorted out many of their problems on the spot by telephonically interacting with the competent authority and forwarding the others to concerned departments with written instructions for their quick disposal. Whole programme was coordinated by State Secretary & State Incharge Election Related Matters Rajinder Sharma and State Additional Office Secretary Suresh Sharma. State Press Secretary Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Kisssan Morcha State President Rajinder Singh Chib, Freedom Fighter & Martyr’s Cell State President Bharat Bhushan Sharma were among the other prominent persons present during the Darbar.

In a move to scrutinize the ongoing party activities and simultaneously planning for forthcoming Panchayat Elections in the State, J&K BJP held a meeting of its State Office Bearers’, District Incharges and Morcha State Presidents at the party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar led by its State President & MLA Sh. Sat Sharma along with State General Secretary (Org.) Sh. Ashok Kaul, State General Secretaries Dr.

Narinder Singh, Pawan Khajuria and Harinder Gupta. Sat Sharma while addressing the party leaders said that the meeting held after gap of 1 month, helps the organization to have an insight into the party affairs and the necessary steps to further boost the working of activists. He said that the Governor has also called for early elections of Panches, Sarpanches and Urban Local Bodies. Common masses can also convey their issues more easily at the lowest level through elected representatives, he added. Ashok Kaul sought the reporting of various organizational activities going on in different districts through their Incharges. He prompted them to discuss all the details threadbare concerning the forthcoming Panchayat elections in the State.

He asked the party leaders to choose the candidates for coming elections wisely so that every candidate corresponding with the party ideology turns out to be a winning candidate. Narinder Singh while addressing the meeting said that the party leaders and activists must concentrate on the Booth Sammelans as planned by the party. Pawan Khajuria apprised party leaders about various aspects of Panchayat election which is different from other States owing to its difficult geography. Harinder Gupta called for collecting the party fund with cent percent transparency, so as to promote cleanliness in the financial system. State Vice-Presidents Karan Singh, Yudhvir Sethi, Parmod Kapahi, Rajni Sethi, Sunil Sethi, Arun Gupta, Brig. Anil Gupta, Prof.

Varinder Gupta, S. Ghulam Ali Khatana, Aseem Gupta, Anuradha Charak, Sanjay Baru, Rajinder Sharma, Vikram Randhawa, Varinderjit Singh, Arvind Gupta, Rachpal Singh, Jaidev Rajwal, Suraj Singh, Naresh Dogra, Rajeev Charak, Dr. Devinder Manyal, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Purnima Sharma, Rajinder Singh Chib, Dr. Tahir Choudhary and other state office bearers were also present in the meeting. Media headlines ‘four Army soldiers killed, one injured in Ramban road mishap last week end remind one of expert comments ‘deaths in road accidents outnumber those by terrorists’ in Jammu Kashmir. S.S.Bijral former IGP calling for action observed road accidents take heavy toll leaving people accepting it as fait accompli, wondered: ‘who will do if we don’t’.

Till September this year, 692 human lives were lost in 4,146 road accidents across state; 143 were killed and 903 injured in Doda, Kishtwar alone in last 3 years. Bijral state BJP spokesperson said having heard victim’s cries let’s not ignore their lifelong sobs and provide a safe road connectivity. Road connectivity ushers people in prosperity and to render them safe road engineering department and Motor Vehicle Act enforcers, are crucial two agencies. When developed countries minimise road accidents by corrective road engineering of accident spots, why can’t we, injecting expertise of Central Road Research Institute Okhla New Delhi. For combating over speeding contributing to road accidents, he said, instruments called ‘speed governors’ mandatorily should be installed in all commercial vehicles and stress to be on police effectiveness rather than numerical strength following Parkinson Law ‘Efficiency is inversely proportional to strength’. Traffic police, has to be deterrent and accountable to save people precious lives, the real Masters, Going by adage ‘well begun is half done’ BJP spokesperson said discipline at bus adda - critically guarantees a safe journey ahead determining drivers mindset. When terminus like Doda bus adda headlined in English daily ‘Doda Bus Adda or Well of Death’is that what would the journey ahead be.

Truck Adda Doda with foundation laid in 2011 yet to come up, idle parking of buses, trucks, kiosks, hotels allowed by municipality, pot holes all over, trucks loading unloading there explains with what mind set driver start his journey and to what outcome. In a move to encourage the young and budding entrepreneurs of the state, J&K BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma inaugurated a new Bakery Shop near Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Gandhi Nagar. BJP State General Secretary Harinder Gupta, State Secretary Sanjay Baru, State All Cell Incharge S. Varinderjit Singh, District Presidents Baldev Singh Billawaria and Ayodhya Gupta, other BJP leaders in the august gathering of the large number of local people along with the family members of entrepreneur Ankit Ghai were also present on the occasion. While speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma congratulated the young entrepreneur for the new venture and said that it is really a very encouraging trend that the youth is coming forward to look for the new avenues for reaching the zenith of success along with self-satisfaction in life. He said that the youth must follow their dreams and explore the ever growing new opportunities in the business world, which still has a large scope in the unexplored state of Jammu & Kashmir. He said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led out a campaign for promoting the youth to develop their entrepreneurship skills, which will also lead India on the progressive path in the long run.

He was informed by the entrepreneur that besides him he is giving employment to two other persons, which was appreciated by the MLA. Sharma asked the entrepreneur to not to compromise on the quality of raw material as well as the finished product and deal with utmost friendly dealing with the visitors.

He was also informed by the owner that all the products in the bakery will be eggless thus providing a viable options for the veggies. Sharma was also told that the available bakery will provide a viable option in place of sweets as well while serving a large number of speciality products. State Press Secretary Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Prem Gupta, Parveen Ghai, Ankush Gupta were among the other prominent persons present during the inauguration. Large number of local residents of Trikuta Nagar along with Members of Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society led by President R. Padha and other associations called upon BJP State Secretary Aseem Gupta regarding their issues at the party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar.

Residents presented their issues regarding allotment of their residential plots, which is their major concern for past many years. They said that residents of Trikuta Nagar are facing large number of hardships related to Building Permission, NOCs for Transfer/Mortgage of plots by the Jammu development Authority (JDA). Most affected are the ones who are having some extra land on their allotted plots most of which are constructed and are in their possession since time of allotment i.e. More than 4 decades.

They said that the plots at present are on 99 years lease basis and therefore, it is requested that the plots may be declared free hold in favour of allotees as is invogue at Channi Himmat Housing Colony. Aseem Gupta listened to their issues patiently and assured them that he will take up their matters with concerned persons at the earliest for their prompt disposal. He added that BJP government is working only to address the public aspirations and claimed that BJP will solve all the long pending issues which have not been solved by previous governments. He said that he has already discussed the matter with Dy. Nirmal Singh and he has scheduled meeting with residents on 12th of December.

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Sawhney, Dalip Gupta, Surjeet singh, R. Soodan, Kuldeep Singh Arora, Ved Parkash Gupta and others were present on the occasion. BJP senior leader and MLC Vibodh Gupta called on Director General of Police and discussed various important issues of Police personnel who sacrifices, their lives for the safety and security of public. Referring towards the Rajouri-Poonch region, Gupta said that inspection and supervision ensure proficiency and accountability in the working of Jammu and Kashmir Police. He said that dedication and conviction is also must to maintain tangible bonds with the people.Gupta discussed the Security scenario and suggested that improvements in professional efficiencies and accountability at grass root level would garner public cooperation in efforts in different areas of policing. Behavioural change in the investigation field needs to be focussed to harvest people’s cooperation, he added.

Gupta said that, Rajouri Police is doing good Job in curbing the Drugs menace and said there should be no laxity in the fight against terrorism and drug abuse, which is our major concern for maintaining peace and Order.Gupta also stressed for enhancing the surveillance in the border areas and put in place efficient measures for the security of the people. Frequent visits by the senior officers to Thanas and police posts should be ensured to improve their functioning and standards of discipline. “Activities of unscrupulous elements should be monitored and dealt under law. Gupta also said that in order to keep the morale of Jawans high, their living and working facilities needs to be enhanced. In case difficulties of cops in the field are addressed properly, their conviction towards public service would be doubled, he added. Gupta said that all precautions should be taken to protect Police Personnel from militant attacks and stone throwing when they are out on duty. He said that Bullet proof vehicles and protective gears should be put to maximum use and also care should be taken of the weapons allotted to the people on guard, escort and other general duties.

Gupta also hailed the decision of Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), regarding the announcement for providing Rs. 30 Lakhs special ex-gratia to the next of kin of Jammu and Kashmir Police martyrs as relief, thus meeting long pending demand projected by the State Government and endorsed recently by Centre Government’s Special Representative, Dineshwar Sharma. Gupta thanked the Director General of Police for regular follow up, regarding the matter. He said that, no doubt that the loss is irreparable but providing Ex-Gratia, to the family members of the Police martyrs can never let them down, in society.

Wards of the Police Martyr shall get Best Educational facilities and shall be treated with dignity and respect. In Toto a Police martyr shall get, Rs. 70 Lakhs as ex-gratia with immediate effect, and making the J&K Police Martyrs at par with CAPFs. He said that the family members of Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel, martyred during the course of performing duties attributed to act of violence in the State, would get Rs 30 lakh including Rs 18 lakh from Government of Jammu Kashmir (State budget), Rs 7 lakh from Ministry of Home Affairs (Police Welfare Fund) and Rs 5 lakh from Ministry of Home Affairs (J&K, Security Related Expenditure, Relief and Rehabilitation) through Government of Jammu Kashmir.

In addition to this, the MHA will also make payment of Rs 7 lakh in place of Rs 3 lakh to the next of kin of each Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel from the Police Welfare Fund. Rs 7 lakh from Police Welfare Fund and Rs 5 lakh in place of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel/Special Police Officers by MHA on the pattern of Central Armed Police Forces/Army personnel posted in Jammu and Kashmir. Grant of ex-gratia relief from SRE (R&R) of Rs 5 lakh in place of Rs 2 lakh would also continue.Gupta thanked the Hon’ble Home minister Sh Rajnath Singhji for fulfilment of long pending demand, regarding the enhancement of ex-gratia relief and to make it at par with ex-gratia being paid to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel in case of death occurring in course of performing duties has been met with. The DGP Vaid, assured Mr. Gupta said that to wean away the youth from militancy, efforts will continue so that all those who wish to live an honourable life, would be saved from death and destruction. He, however, said ‘Operation All Out’ launched by the police and security forces against militants will continue.

He also said that, necessary steps shall be taken to curb the drugs menace from the society. DGP also assured for extending required assistance to the people in remote areas in case of any adverse situation caused by the predicted inclement weather. Jammu East MLA and party chief whip Rajesh Gupta held a programme today to distribute financial relief to the cases of flash flood victims.On the occasion ration cards were also distributed among the people of the area. Rajesh Gupta was accompanied by the CDPO icds project social welfare Haqiqat Singh and the Mandal president Prof.Shyam Gupta. Rajesh Gupta while speaking on the occasion said that ever since he came in public life he has considered nar sewa narayan sewa as his principle. Rajesh Gupta while distributing financial assistance and ration cards among the victims of the flash floods said that we will not let anybody suffer on account of any natural calamity.He said that whenever there is any tragedy happening in the constituency our team reaches out to them with relief and succor as was the case in the case of those who suffered on account of fire in the area.

Rajesh Gupta said that in addition to the government help there are voluntary self-help groups who also contribute significantly. Rajesh Gupta was all praise for the culture of self-help and philanthropy that the people of the area have demonstrated from time to time.Rajesh Gupta said that the hallmark of a great nation is where people help each other in times of difficulty. He said that India is a great nation and an emerging super power.

The prominents who accompanied the MLA included Naresh Pardhan,Raj Kumar, Parveen Arora,Ashwani Sharma, Parveen Kerni,Chandan Gupta, Vikram Bhasin,Gopal Gupta, Shiv Kumar,Dwarka Nath Gupta and Kamal Jain. Speaker J&K Assembly and MLA, Gandhi Nagar, Kavinder Gupta today undertook an extensive tour of various localities of his legislative constituency and interacted with people at these places. He visited areas of Bathinda, Channi Himmat, Deeli, GTB Nagar, Polli Hill and Sunjwan panchayat and interacted with the local residents.

The Speaker was briefed by the people of Sunjwan and Narwal regarding the needs of the area like the issue of power supply to the tube well catering the requirement of the area and the up gradation of existing transformers, blacktopping of internal roads. Replying to the issues put forth by the people, the speaker said that additional transformers have been sanctioned for the area and the work for its installation will be completed very soon along with the ongoing blacktopping which will cover each and every corner. He also inspected the work for construction of roads and the blacktopping of roads at Polli Hill, Sunjwan, GTB Nagar, Chatta and adjoining areas.

The work will be completed with an estimated cost of Rs 2.68 crore approx. And the same was executed by the Department of Public Works. The Speaker also held public Darbars at GTB Nagar and Chatta listened to the grievances of the people by visiting various areas of these localities. The residents demanded the construction of Culvert connecting their area with Ratti Srari, up gradation of lanes and drains, protection works for their house and lands, regular supply of ration, up gradation of primary school and implementation of state-sponsored and centrally sponsored Schemes.

He assured full support to the locals and asked that all their genuine demands will be fulfilled on priority. SDM South Sonu Pargal, BDO Satwari Shahid Mughal, Xen PWD(R&B), Rajan Mengi, Ankush Gupta, Kulbir Charak, Harbajan Singh, Er. Ashwani Khosla, S.Balwant Singh, Ch. Mohd, Iqbal, Amit Gupta, Maan Singh, Liaqat Ali were prominent among others. Expressing their confidence in the strong and fair leadership put forth by the BJP led NDA government at Centre in the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the under the organizational skills of BJP National President Amit Shah, many prominent persons and socio-political activists joined ranks of J&K BJP in presence of BJP State leadership led by its State President & MLA Sat Sharma along with MP Lok Sabha Jugal Kishore Sharma, State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul, MLC Vikram Randhawa and Chairperson Darakhshana Andrabi at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar.

Sat Sharma welcomed new BJP members and said that joining of hundreds of prominent persons including Ex. Sarpanches and Panches from Zanskar led by youth activist Syed Murtazqa Rizvi has established the fact that public welfare policies of PM Modi have impressed common masses in every segment. He asserted that Nation is witnessing emergence of completely “New India” under present dispensation. Jugal Kishore Sharma while congratulating new entrants said that BJP is committed to do all out effort to address the concerns of common masses.

He said that such is the commitment altitude of BJP that the party has specified entire innovative dimension to political working arrangement of Nation where the youth is looking forward to the leadership with towering hopes after decades of negative vibes. Ashok Kaul hailed the resolution of prominent persons for the welfare of people, who have joined BJP and said that the BJP has the unique character of cadre based organization with complete internal democracy, where every ground level activist of the party can claim the top position citing the example of PM Modi and National President Amit Shah. Vikram Randhawa claimed that people from all regions are feeling affection for BJP owing to excellent works done by party for welfare of people. He claimed that BJP will be a reckoning force in coming times in Kargil and Zanskar areas of state by concentrated efforts of prominent persons who have joined hands with party. New entrants led by Syed Murtazqa Rizvi also assured the senior leaders that they will work whole heartedly for extending the party to every single household of the region while addressing the issues of common masses.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today organized a day long convention with the workers residing in Mirbehere Dal lake. Hundreds of workers thronged to attend the convention which was addressed BJP senior leader and Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh. Dr Singh insisted the workers to play their role in preservation of Dal Lake.

“You are the direct beneficiaries of Dal lake, so take active role in its preservation,” he told the massive gathering, adding, clean Dal would directly benefit to the Dal community. Dr Singh assured that those working as weed cutters in the Dal would be benefitted directly by the government and the wages would be directly deposited into their bank accounts. “We have ended the role of middleman, now you will get wages of your work directly into your account,” he told the huge gathering. Dr Singh also assured the community that any damage to Shikara during its use in de weeding activity would be provided financial assistance for repairing. Dr Narendra Singh, State General Secretary and Incharge Kashmir Affairs during the convention said that BJP’s core policy is to reach the poorest man and help them in their upliftment. “We are here not only to ensure preservation of Dal, but the welfare of its dwellers,” he told the gathering.

Surinder Amberdar senior leader and MLC BJP said that he has his doors open for dialogue with all those youth who posse grudges. He said that there will be no condition for dialogue with our 'own youth' as there is a sense of alienation prevalent due to poor reach out. 'The reach out is poor and youths have not been heard yet properly. Our agenda is pro people and we will listen to them especially youth to address their grievances,' he said.

MLC while addressing the gathering of hundreds at Char Chinar in the dal lake said that they organized to reduce the trust deficit and promote harmony. 'In future we will continue with such pro youth programmes in the nook and corner of valley,' he said.

He said Panchayat and local body elections are over due. People empowerment can’t be viewed without these election. So, government should announce election dates as early as possible. MLC Surinder Amberdar, Vice chairman Kisan Board Daljeet Singh Chib, Arif Raja, Molvi Tariq, MUshtaq Noorabadi, Asif MAsoudi, Hakeem Maoud and other senior members were present in the convention. BJP State President and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) convened an emergency meeting of ERA(Economic Reconstruction Agency) officials, both water and sewerage wing and enquired about the restoration works of lanes and roads done in those areas which were left behind after connections of water pipes and sewerage were installed in these areas. Sharma took strict note over the pace of development works by ERA in some areas and directed them to take up these works at the earliest in order to avoid public distress. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that a fruitful meeting took place with ERA officials and they have been immediately directed to take up the restoration works in the areas at the earliest which were left behind after new connections of water pipes and sewerage were installed in the area.

He said there are certain areas which are left in terms of restoration but their works will be started at the earliest so that no inconvenience is caused to the masses. Sharma said that present coalition Government in the State, especially BJP is working on the agenda of “Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas” and it becomes our duty to work on the same in order to provide best infrastructure to our masses. Sharma also showed his major concern about some restoration works and directed the officials to maintain the sanctity of works by doing best quality of works in all areas of Jammu West Assembly segment. Ex En ERA (water) Manish Bhat, Ex En (sewerage) Rakesh Gupta, Karan Sharma, Prem Gupta, Sanjay Sawhney, Puneet Gupta, Dinesh Maini, Ashok Kumar and all other officials including AEE’s and JE’s were also present in the meeting. BJP State Spokesperson Prof.

Virender Gupta welcomed the judgment of Jammu & Kashmir State Information Commission directing the public service commission to place answer keys in the public domain, soon after the decision of the results of examinations for strengthening transparency in its functioning and to remove nagging doubts in the minds of candidates. He added that the SIC observation that deletion of Rule 12 (B) of the PSCs (conduct of examination) rules, which had earlier provided for showing the answer key, runs counter to section 19 of the RTI Act and that the disclosure of OMR sheet and the answer key after the examination involves public interest and such cannot be considered as secret and confidential. Virender said that the judgment of SIC is of far-reaching consequences and is an attempt to make the State PSC transparent to some extent. However, the Spokesperson is of the views that there are many other anomalies in the working of PSC. The marks obtained in the academic degrees of the candidates from different Universities are not being standardized. The candidates from a university/department where there is tendency to rate the student liberally by providing higher marks, are benefitted in the selection. Further, it has been observed that there is a deliberate attempt on the part of the state PSC of ignoring the achievements of a candidate belonging to Jammu region and thus not providing any credit/marks of his/her achievement.

While illustrating his point Prof. Virender cited the case of Mrs. Renu Bala who was not given the benefit of her publications and higher qualification in the PSC interviews, for the post of Assistant Professor in Physics in the Higher Education Department. The Spokesperson opined that after the selections it should also be made mandatory for the PSC to put complete Bio-Data of the candidates appeared in the interviews which include the marks secured in the qualifying examination, name of the University from which the examination passed, weightage given to the candidates for various degrees/achievements and the marks secured in the interview etc., apart from the marks obtained in the examination, if conducted by the PSC. Virender demanded that Jammu & Kashmir government should hold impartial enquiry into the selections made against various posts by Public Service Commission in the last 2 to 3 years to remove the grievances and suspicions of candidates belonging to Jammu region about the process of selections. He said that the candidates of Jammu region were neglected and only 10 to 20 percent find their names in the selection lists. Virender observed that in the last about forty years none of the persons of Jammu region could occupy the position of Chairman of PSC and this reflects the irony of the conditions prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir state.

The Spokesperson also expressed his concern in the recent selections made against the state cadre posts of Junior Assistants which reflects blatant discrimination with Jammu region. He condemned the selection made by State Service Selection Board where out of 28 open category positions only one candidate from Jammu region is selected and 22 candidates selected from Budgam district of Kashmir Valley only; out of nine posts under Reserved Backward Area (RBA) category, one candidate pertains to Jammu region. He demanded an impartial enquiry into the whole of the selection. He also questioned the so-called policy of equitable treatment with all the region and asked “is it a fair treatment to Jammu region”. J&K BJP SC Morcha led by its State President & MLA Dr. Manyal in presence of BJP State Secretary Sanjay Baru paid floral tributes on the portrait of great social reformer of India, Bharat Ratna Dr.

Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 61st death anniversary at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. Krishan Lal Bhagat, Vice-Chairperson Balbir Ram Rattan and senior leaders N.D. Rajwal and Chaman Lal Kanathia were also present during the programme. Manyal while paying floral tributes to the great personality said that, Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar popularly known as Baba Saheb was a great Economist, Politician, Jurist and Social Reformer who fought for the rights of neglected section of society. He also supported the rights of women and children, thus putting up fight against every social evil prevailing in society.

He reiterated that Baba Saheb was not just the leader of a single community but his great deeds mark him as one of the global leader of the time. Sanjay Baru said that a leader like Baba Saheb comes to Earth only in centuries, so we must rejoice his acts on every single event, marking a significant change in our lifestyles and perception of the Universe. He also said that we must remember his advice that all communities must live in peace. He mentioned that BJP under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi has given representation to every community irrespective of caste, creed or region.

Krishan Lal Bhagat, in his address, stressed on the fact that the most important point which binds any particular community to a lower strata is misinformation and less education, so he called upon all that they must educate their children to the highest level available for which their wards are capable. Balbir Ram Rattan called upon all the Morcha leaders to follow his ideology in order to pay true homage to him. He also claimed that only BJP gave him his due place in history, while the other parties earlier only played politics by using his name. Rajwal and Chaman Lal Kanathia also addressed the gathering. Whole programme was managed by Morcha General Secretary Dharminder Kumar who also conducted the stage proceedings and presented vote of thanks. Ashok Gandhi, M.L. Menia, Rakesh Sangral, Rajkumar, B.

Naryal, Devraj, Suresh Manyal, Nek Sarmal and others were among the prominent persons who paid rich tributes to the great soul. BJP led by its state Vice-President & Parliamentary Incharge for celebrating 6 party festivals, Rajni Sethi held series of meetings with its District Incharges regarding celebrating the festivals at every single booth level in Districts Jammu and Jammu West along with District Presidents Baldev Singh Billawaria and Ayodhya Gupta. While speaking on the occasion, Rajni Sethi said that the various booths and Wards of the Districts have been allotted to the senior leaders of the party in order to make sure the celebrations of the party festivals among the common masses of the region. She said that this has been initiated keeping in view the emergence of the party as mass party furthering the need to take the ideology of the party to every single person. Rajni Sethi further said that BJP is working with the principle of selfless service and “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas”, hence its policies must reach to the public in original form and the celebrations of these festivals will ensure the same.

She specifically focussed on the celebration of birthday of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee which falls on 25th of December among general public. Baldev Singh Billawaria and Ayodhya Gupta also addressed the present party’s leaders and said that BJP is the only cadre based organisation with time tested principles and values so it becomes the duty of every single leader or activist to take the party ideology to the general public and assured that Birthday of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be celebrated at every single booth in their districts. Mohan Singh Rana, Harbans Choudhary, Kehar Singh, Prem Gupta, Vikas, Jeet Angral, Parshottam, Ravi Sharma, and other senior leaders of the party. Putting faith in good governance and era of development steered by BJP led NDA government at Centre and alliance government of BJP within the state, number of persons hailing from Sunderbani-Nowshera Constituency joined ranks of BJP in presence of BJP State leadership led by its State President & MLA Sat Sharma along with MP Lok Sabha Jugal Kishore Sharma and State General Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kaul at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar.

While welcoming new entrants, Sat Sharma said that number of prominent persons including Ex. Sarpanch and Ex. Servicemen hailing from Block Bhawani in leadership of Mandal President, Ex. Sarpanch Bahadur Nath have joined BJP cementing the fact that public welfare policies of PM Modi have impressed common masses across the Nation. He said that today BJP boasts of 11 Crore primary membership and government in 18 states which will now turn to 19 states. He said that although Pakistan is hell bent to destabilize the region, but due to sustained effort of strong Central leadership of BJP, J&K is headed towards peace owing to the strong role played by various security agencies. Jugal Kishore Sharma while congratulating them said that BJP leadership is working with full zeal to carry state to zenith of development whilst bailing it out of crisis brought by previous inefficient governments.

He said that today, for the first time, border victims are dispensed sum of 5 lakh Rupees with adequate compensation for livestock. He said that BJP has blossomed in every remotest division and people from all walks of life are coming forward to connect with the only Nationalistic party of India. He claimed that massive joining of people is testimony to the actuality that people are satisfied with down to Earth functioning of local MP and MLA of region. Ashok Kaul hailing the decision of people who have joined the BJP, said that the pro-poor policies of government, the principle of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas” and “Nation First, Party second and Self Last” and other similar traits of BJP have forced common masses to think that how the previous governments used to loot the treasure of Nation. He said that the cadre based structure of organization ensures the clean and clear policies of party for the benefit of the Nation.

New entrants led by Bahadur Nath assured the senior leaders that they will work whole heartedly for taking the party to new heights while working selflessly for welfare of deprived. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti assertion that ‘militancy won’t end by killing militants, need human approach’ is virtual statement of truth but viewing globally established fact that ‘well governed state is the only guarantee against militancy’, it calls for a careful reading. Addressing police recruits attestation cum passing out parade at Police Training School Kathua, S.S.Bijral former IGP said CM’s message of ‘humane approach’ was meant for security forces boasting of killing 200 militants in 2017. Pointing out that militancy in Kashmir, less local and more of foreign mercenaries, is terrorism least bothered about life of locals, Bijral said they deserve response they are receiving. He said marked change in ground situation could not have been possible without locals helping security forces and pointed determination of forces at rendering state borders inviolable.

Let there be no laxity in the resolve to end terrorism. Bijral BJP state spokesperson said humane approach is hall mark of well governed state. For having trusted elected representatives for their welfare, people resolve to extend unflinching support to govt. But their dreams of being in well governed state proved a mirage after 1975. In 41 years since 1975 state reeled under ‘governor’s rule’ seven times. Congress dethroned Farooq Abdullah govt and installed NC defected Ghulam Mohd Shah, Farooq’s brother in law and twelve other MLAs, sowed the destabilisation seed. Dismissed by Governor Jagmohan on March 19, 1986 for being corrupt, National Conference and Congress under Rajiv Gandhi PM rigged state elections to keep Muslim United Front out of power, installed NC Farooq Abdullah as CM, gave birth to ongoing militancy and corruption.

Bijral lamenting terrorism raising head time and again in France, Belgium, Germany, UK, Spain and numerous other European countries and worst in America in Sept.11, 2001 has not taken roots there, why it is deepening in J&K. This he said is when CM Mehbooba Mufti admits Kashmir valley 95% population is peace loving. Those countries are well governed and incorrupt while J&K the most corrupt Indian state with governance leaving lot to be desired, Bijral said emphatically ‘rid of corruption and good governance assured, no reason for terrorism not to end in J&K’.

Deputation from Zanskar led by youth activist Murtaza Aarzoo Rizvi visited BJP headquarter, Trikuta Nagar to meet BJP State President & MLA Sat Sharma, State General Secretary (Org.) Sh. Ashok Kaul, MLC Ch. Vikram Randhawa and Vice-Chairperson Balbir Ram Rattan to present and discuss their various issues related to development of region including its road connectivity and other local issues.

Sat Sharma, while interacting with deputation said that, PM Narendra Modi is committed to best road connectivity as it is must for development. As Leh, Kargil and Zanskar remained disconnected with rest of Nation for seven months, Zojila tunnel is being constructed to provide round the year connectivity. He also hailed the concern of visiting leaders and activists who raised issue of development in deputation. He said that since the time VIkram Randhawa has been allotted Zanskar for its development, he is doing appreciable job for the same. Constructive and concentrated efforts of PM in form of “Beti Bachao, Beti Padho”, “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan” and many other schemes have contributed a lot to uplift the ground scenario.

Ashok Kaul, in his address, said that due to its people welfare policies and clean administration, today BJP has emerged as the biggest party of world in terms of primary membership which has the government in 18 states of India and the number will soon increase after the result. He said that the people from all the sections, regions have expressed their faith in the PM Modi’s leadership and they want to connect with the PM for strengthening his hands further so that the Nation be established as the superpower of the world. He maintained that cadre of BJP is working with the sole aim of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas”. Vikram Randhawa, in his address, said that he has disbursed 30 lakh Rupees for the development of Zanskar on request of MLA Zanskar, and also sanctioned 10 lakh rupees for the development of school at Abran (Zanskar) out of his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to provide pace to the ongoing developmental works in the remote region. He also stressed that he will work hard and fast for the extension of party activities at Zanskar. Continuing the mission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of building “Swach Bharat” and with a motto to preserve environment using all possible and fair means, BJP State President and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) started Biotherm Decomposting Unit at Doda Basti, Belicharana.

An impressive program was organized by joint efforts of JMC (Jammu Municipal Coproration), Faith Charitable Trust in collaboration with DNP Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Gujrat who also conveyed a major message amongst the masses regarding the management of solid wastes. A large number of people including officials of JMC, Pollution Control Board, locals and political activists were also present. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma lauded the efforts of JMC, Faith Charitable Trust and DNP infra who are working round the clock to conserve our precious environment which has become the victim of drastic pollutants these days.

He said by using Solid Resource Management an interinking concept of to utilize abundant existing natural resources to tackle the immediate issue of garbage management will be done through channelized usage of high efficient man power thereby contributing to solving the twin issues of waste management and unemployment. He said that this initiative is first of its kind in Jammu and all working agencies have done a major job in decomposting solid waste in Jammu. He stated that such initiative has been taken up in Ward 36 of Jammu West Assembly segment which has proved to be very successful and soon this initiative will be launched in every Ward of Jammu West so as to achieve the target of full cleanliness soon in every sphere of Jammu West. Sharma also appreciated the efforts of Dr Zaffer Iqbal Expert Soilid Waste Managament and Scientist Pollution Control Board Anuradha for their support in establishing biotherm compost unit in Jammu which is first of its kind.

District Presidents BJP Ayodhya Gupta and Baldev Singh Billawaria, Jeet Angral, Puneet Gupta, Deepak Kumar, Ravi Sharma, Keshav Chopra, Ashok Kumar, Varinder, Anil Sawhney, Sarabjeet Sharma, Shridhar Pandey, rakesh and several others were also present during the occasion. A meeting of BJYM State office bearers and Prabhari of various District of Jammu was held at Party Headquarter Trikuta Nagar Jammu. The meeting was chaired by BJYM State President Dr. Suresh Ajay Magotra. The meeting was organization oriented and motto is to review and race up morcha activists in various Districts. Addressing office bearers, Dr.

Magotra congratulated all the District Incharges for successfully organizing District working Committee meetings in their respective districts which was scheduled on 26th of November 2017. He said that it is the duty of each District Incharge to make sure that all the programmes in their respective districts should be done strictly on time as stated by the State office. All the District Presidents are doing good work in their districts with the coordination of district incharges but still a lot of needed to be done, so that our activists can reach to each and every youth of the state.

He said that all the mandals of the State should complete their Working committee meetings till 10th of December 2017, so that without any much delay we can focus on other future programmes. Magotra also discusses about One Booth Ten Youth Programme and said that all the district incharges should make a blueprint so that, this can be completed as soon as possible. Our Party have a vision and those who have taken responsibilities as office bearers should know that if our PM is working so hard to make a New India where there is no place for Casteism, communalism, terrorism, poorness, dirtiness, we also have an equal opportunity to work with him voluntarily and give our services for the making of a prosperous, developed and New India. Prominent who were present were Vikas Choudhary general secretary, Vice-presidents Adv Ramneek Singh, Karan Sat Sharma, Ajay Vaid, Adv Annu Behnal and Munish Khajuria, Secretaries Sunny Sangotra, Rahul Vaid and Ajay Manhas, Abhishek Slathia, Sourab Jain, Narinder Partap Singh, Kapil Mahajan and Er. Dr Farooq Abdullah has time and again advocated talks with Pakistan as mandatory for return of peace in Valley knowing fully well that it is not India but Pakistan that is avoiding talks, stated Brig Anil Gupta, State Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party in response to Farooq’s utterances at a public meeting in Budgam District. Modi government has made it very clear that Pakistan must cease its support to cross-border terror and dismantle/destroy the terrorist infrastructure on its soil to create a conducive environment for commencement of bilateral talks to resolve all outstanding issues. However, Pakistan’s insistence of Kashmir being its jugular vein, unfinished agenda of partition and its Army’s urge to obtain parity with India is preventing the former from sitting on a negotiation table with India.

Pakistan has to realise that both of its ambitions are impossible to acquire since India’s economy is 10 times larger than Pakistan’s as well as it is the fastest growing economy in the world and Indian Armed Forces are fourth most powerful in the world, explained Brig Gupta. Even the claim on Kashmir is bogus, if Kashmir is really the jugular vein of Pakistan, how it has survived for last seventy years, exclaimed the Spokesperson! J&K is the crown of India and her integral part. Even after acquiring nuclear weapons, Pakistan has chosen terrorism as an instrument of state policy which highlights Pakistan’s evil intentions. Dr Abdullah needs to know that a window exists even in a nuclear environment, Kargil War and surgical strikes in 2016 exemplify the same. But India wants peace which Pakistan doesn’t.

Pakistan is using terror as a low-cost option to bleed India since it considers India as an existential threat and aims at India’s balkanisation to counter her growing might. There is no indication of any change in Pakistan’s intent despite India’s best efforts to normalise the relations according to Brig Gupta. It is surprising that a personality like Dr Abdullah is failing to recognise the realityor is feigning ignorance in order to play to the gallery since he is a master of theatrics. Pakistan has to give up terrorism as an ‘option’ against India and its mind-set has to change from “settlement first” to “peace first” for any engagement between the two neighbours. Ball is wholly and squarely in Pakistan’s court. Referring to his statement that “we have left our youth disillusioned and disenchanted,” Brig Gupta said that Abdullahs and National Conference are to be blamed for the same. The root causes of disenchantment are lust for power, politics of deceit and falsehood, communal, divisive and dynastic politics, financial mismanagement, self-promotion and poor governance, listed Brig Gupta while clarifying that none other than Kashmiri power brokers are responsible for these.

Rather than batting for Pakistan and creating further confusion and dilemma in the mind of the youth, Kashmiri politicians have to accept the reality that their future is safe and secure only with democratic India and they have to learn to live with a hostile Pakistan as a neighbour. Bharatiya Janata Party firmly believes that the nation’s resolve and the might of Indian Army is capable enough of taking care of a hostile Pakistan but India would never succumb to the pressure of cross border terrorism or global Islamic terror, Farooq needs to know. On the eve of ‘World Disability Day’, falling on December 3, Jammu & Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes & Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited, provided financial assistance in the form of a loan to the unemployed males with physical disabilities.

In a simple programme held at Corporation Head Office, Jammu, Vice-Chairperson, Balbir Ram Rattan, along with FA/CAO Vijay Kumar Tak, Divisional Managers G.Q.Khatana and Arshad Bhat, Projects Manager, Mohd.Iqbal Kataria, District Manager, Jammu, Joginder Paul Atri and Accountant, Kashmir, Babar Wani, handed over sanction letters to the beneficiaries, who had applied for a loan under the Handicapped category. A total of 13 cases amounting to rupees 31 lakh were cleared in favor of youth hailing from Kashmir and Jammu Divisions. While the sanction letters of Jammu were handed over directly to the loanees, those of Kashmir were handed over to Divisional Manager, Kashmir, for further distributing among the applicants of the valley.

Vice-Chairperson, Balbir Ram Rattan, on this occasion, said that the Corporation had received applicants for loan from unemployed youth with physical disabilities and their cases were processed on priority and sanction letters are handed over to them ahead of ‘‘ World Disability Day ‘’ to convey a message that they are not alone but the SCs, STs, BCs Development Corporation is with them whenever any one of them needs financial support for setting up of their own earning units instead of looking toward others for help. He said that days are gone when physically challenged persons were considered as a burden on families. He said that these people are stronger than others because they have the will and determination to compete. Will’ power is stronger than physical power and the same has been witnessed in many cases, wherein the disabled persons have climbed new heights in this modern era of technology, the VC said. Minister of State and MLA from Kishtwar Assembly Constituency, Sunil Sharma conducted open Public and Karyakarta Darbar to listen and address their problems at BJP Headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. While sharing his views on Public and Karyakarta Darbar, Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Central Government as well BJP-PDP Government in the State is working with keeping in view the circumstances of last person standing in the row. He said that BJP works on the principle of “Nation First, Party Second and Self Last” and holds the distinction of only Nationalistic party in the Nation.

He said that BJP, in order to mitigate the sufferings of masses, has chalked out a schedule of party MPs and Ministers, where they interact with party activists and public. Sunil Sharma said that the people have expressed faith in able leadership of PM Modi. He also appreciated the appointment of special representative of Government of India, Dineshwar Sharma to have specific inputs for the restoration of peace and prosperity in state, while lauding the role of security forces in checking militant and separatist’s activities. He maintained that while BJP is taking every step for development of the state, it is committed to its stand of Nationalism while not ignoring aspirations of Jammu region.

Number of deputations met Minister for redressal of their personal as well as public problems. Various important issues were highlighted by the deputations regarding revenue related problems, youth related problems, transport related problems, public works, rural development, Panchayati Raj and agriculture production from across the region.

Minister sorted out many of their problems telephonically as well as recommending to the appropriate authorities. Whole program was coordinated by State Secretary & State Incharge Election Related Matters Rajinder Sharma and State Additional Office Secretary Suresh Sharma. Vice-Chairman OBC Board Rashpaul Verma was also present in the darbar. Narinder Singh State General Secretary BJP joined issues with the National Conference president Dr.

Farooq Abdullah for blatantly misleading the masses and speaking half-truths and post truths in the name of autonomy for the Jammu and Kashmir State. He said that Dr. Farooq Abdullah is pretending to be ignorant about the accord reached between his father, Sheikh Abdullah, and then Prime Minister of India in 1975 wherein the State could review post-1953 legislation on the concurrent list which would be sympathetically considered by the President. After 1975 accord Sheikh Abdullah constituted a committee under the chairmanship of D.D.

Thakur to review post-1953 legislation. The D.D Thakur Committee recommend that all the legislative entries made during that period are in the interest of the people of the State; hence they should not be touched. Sheikh Abdullah had accepted the findings of the Committee. Why is Farooq Abdullah silent on this historical fact, and why he did not think of autonomy after assuming the office of chief ministers in 1982?, asked Dr Narinder Singh. He lambasted NC leadership for narrating half-truths thereby misleading the people of the Kashmir Valley. It was under Dr.

Abdullah, those elections were rigged in the state in 1983 and 1987, and rigging of elections became a harbinger of militancy in the state. Abdullah seems to forget that Union Cabinet, of which Omar Abdullah was a part, dismissed State autonomy report of 2000. Why did not Omar Abdullah resign from union cabinet then, if he was not in agreement with the collective responsibility of the Union Cabinet? Singh lambasted Jammu leadership of the NC and its provincial president, Devender Singh Rana for creating ambiguity among the people of Jammu by his regional autonomy rant.

He asked Devender Rana to clear his stand on the demand of reverting to pre 1953 position by his leader Farooq Abdullah. If Rana does not clear his stand then it should be assumed that he is a ‘caged parrot' of Kashmir centric leadership of NC. NC has always played the dubious role in the State's politics right from 1953 and asked its leadership to come out this policy of divisiveness. Singh also suggested that NC should accept their mistakes while governing the state and rigging the elections, and ask for forgiveness from the people of the state for their omissions and commissions.

Jammu & Kashmir last week has expressed annoyance at CBI for its failure to complete investigation into the alleged multi-crore scam in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association that involves Dr Farooq Abdullah, MP and President of National Conference. A division bench of the Honourable High Court is quite justified in its observation since on March 9 last year the Court had handed over the probe to the CBI and had asked the agency to bring the investigation to a logical conclusion within six months, stated Brig Anil Gupta, State Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party in a press release issued today. The honourable High Court had handed over the probe to CBI, observing that police investigation lacked both speed and credibility and that lack of will to dig out the scamsters was writ large on the face of its performance. J&K BJP State General Secretary Sh.

Harinder Gupta took serious exception to the statement of Jammu based Congress leader & former Minister Raman Bhalla, as the latter has tried to shift the inefficiency of previous Congress led governments over the present popular dispensation. Harinder Gupta said that BJP under the dynamic leadership of charismatic leader PM Narendra Modi and BJP National President Amit Shah as well as State BJP under the active leader its State President & MLA Sat Sharma has scaled new heights in terms of rolling out public welfare schemes for the benefit of the poorest of poor and this fact is particularly evident from all the surveys of recent times. Improvement of Nation’s performance on International platform, increase in public satisfaction, revival of faith of youth on the political system of India, a new ever increasing search of avenues for self determination by resorting to entrepreneurship by the youth instead of looking for 9-5 jobs, provision of safety and security to women folk by giving them their due share and responsibilities and what not is achieved in the present dispensation, asked Harinder Gupta. Gupta said that, in our state for the first time, the valley is looking for the normalization of situation of despair and the youth is headed for a new start with bright future. The region of Jammu, from where the rejected Congress leader belongs, stands no exception to the unprecedented development, which was being ignored continuously for so many decades together, by the previous governments in which congress party and its leaders enjoyed all the powers and milked the system for making their own fortunes, and everybody knows this, he alleged.

He said that the motto of BJP is “Nation first, Party second and Self last” and every single BJP volunteer is attached with the party to ensure the best services to the common masses. Gupta said that everywhere, never before quality roads are being laid, numerous new transformers are being sanctioned, new water pipes after decades have been laid, entrepreneurship is being promoted, new professional colleges are coming up, smart cities are being developed, public representatives are working like machines for the welfare of public, public accountability in government offices, move towards less cash economy for less corruption and uncountable achievements are there in the kitty of BJP partnered government. He further said that those who themselves live in glass houses, should not throw stones at others and that too foolishly, which will rebound with increased velocity to their houses. In accordance with the promise of ensuring deliverance of quality public welfare services to the population of J&K and the residents of Jammu West Assembly constituency in particular, J&K BJP State President & local MLA from the constituency, Sh.

Sat Sharma paid surprise visits to check the status of various ongoing developmental works in his constituency. He was also accompanied by departmental officials along with BJP District President Ayodhya Gupta, other BJP leaders and prominent citizens. Sat Sharma, while inspecting the work of black topping on the main road of Shiv Nagar Colony in Ward No. 33, closely inspected the quality of the material and the way of laying down of the road. He also interacted with the local leaders and residents of area and prompted them to discuss their various issues about the ongoing macadamization work in the area. Locals also appreciated the concern of the MLA and acquainted him with the various day to day problems they are facing.

MLA also paid surprise visit to the Garden Avenue locality in Ward No. 31 near Guest house to check the progress of Macadamization work being done there and interacted with the local residents. He prompted the locals to report any type of loophole in the execution of the present work. While addressing the local people gathered during the inspection of the developmental works, said that the present time has witnessed an era of never before developmental in the Nation as well the state of J&K. He said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government has left no stone unturned to extend its reach to the most neglected person in the most deprived sections of society. He said that BJP-PDP government has too unleashed an era of utter development in the state of Jammu & Kashmir which was not witnessed in the previous successive governments, which has led to the feel of uneasiness in the opposition parties who are fearing total loss of mandate in the coming times. MLA was also accompanied by BJP State Press Secretary Dr.

Pardeep Mahotra, Prem Gupta, Puneet Mahajan, Jeet Angral, Keshav Chopra, Atul Bakshi, Vinod Wazir, Yashpaul Shivgotra, Sat Paul Khajuria, Ravinder Gupta and prominent persons of the area. Jugal Kishore Sharma Member of Parliament BJP (Lok Sabha) Jammu Poonch visited Village Simbal Gala, Taryath, Gulabgarh are rural parts of Kalakote Constituency and sanction Rupees Ten Lac for various Development works in Kalakote Constituency. Jugal Kishore Sharma Member of Parliament paid his maiden visit to Maharaja Gulab Singh Qila in Kalakote Constituency and interacted with the public residing in Hilly areas of Kalakote Constituency. He listened the problems faced by inhabitants and demands raised by them. Member of Parliament assured that their demands are genuine and Full fill on priority.

He said that Gulabgarh area would be Electrified on the top priority as they are still deprived of electric facility. We provided necessary direction to the Power Development Department on spot to electrify Gulabgarh in the First Manner. Moreover He said that all the best efforts would be provided to mark up Gulabgarh Qila in Tourism Map. He appraised the great deeds of Maharaja Gulab Singh while visiting to Gulabgarh Qila. He sanction Rupees Two Lac from MPLAD Scheme to initiate the Development in Gulabgarh Qila.

The people of the area feel very happy as the First ever MP visited Gulabgarh. Thereafter He also visited to the Village Taryath and held Public Meeting at Pyt. He listen the demand of inhabitant and sanction Rupees Five Lac for the Development works in Village Taryath. Som Dutt District President Sunderbani also appreciated the good works done by the Member of Parliament and advised the masses to avail the facility of Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

Senior Leader Lekh Raj,Anchal Singh, Mohan Lal, Satpal Sharma, Naresh Kumar, Rakesh, Subash, Vijay Sharma and others are also present at the occasion. Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Department of Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks, Smt. Priya Sethi today said that Jammu and Kashmir is a culturally and spiritually rich state where several religious places including that of Sufi saints are thronged by people of all faiths. State BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi, Distt President BJP, Jammu Baldev Singh Baloria, Gen. Secy BJP Distt Jammu Vinay Gupta, Distt VP, Anil Masoom along with others were present on the occasion She was speaking while interacting with local residents of Talab Khatikan wherein Mufti Inaiyatullah,Imam Markazi Jamia Masjid Jammu, Haji Gulam Hussain, President Jamia Masjid Committee Jammu,(JMC), Md. Yousuf Malik, Gen, Secy. Jamia Masjid Committee, Arshad Hamid,Vice President,Jamia Masjid Committee, Md.Yousuf Chandial, Cashier, Jamia Masjid Committee, President Muslim Youth Jammu (MYJ)Jahangir Ahmed Bhat,Cashier MYJ, Imran Malik, VP-MYJ, Nasir wani,Gen.

Secy MYJ, Rahail Malik and others were present. Priya Sethi also visited Jama Masjid Talab Khatikan where construction work is going on and took stock of projects/blocks which were assured to be taken up by various agencies by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. Priya Sethi reiterating Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s commitment for construction of Bathroom and Wudu Khana in the premises of the Mosque and also instructed the concerned officers to include the prestigious project under Phase 2 of PMDP. The minister also asked officials to ensure availability of better facilities in and outside premises of Jama Masjid. Showing concern over the non availability of ramp for aged and disabled persons, the Minister directed to add the proposal of construction of ramp in DPR.

This she said should have proper gradient and supported by railings so that people could ascend conveniently. Priya Sethi said that once contracted this Masjid Sharief will enable more than 12000 people to offer namaz in about 73966 sft area. One Minar, two number lifts, shopping complex and ample Parking space are also being constructed here. Tourism Department has also sanctioned Rs 30 lakh for the construction of Minar in the Masjid, she added. Government is determined to tap every aspect of tourism in State with special focus on developing the places of spiritual and religious importance to meet the aspirations of people, the Minister stated this during her visit to Jama Masjid Talab khatikan here today. Director Tourism Jammu, Smita Sethi, Health Officer JMC Dr Anita Salgotra, XEN Tourism Pradeep Sharma and concerned AEEs & JE's of Tourism & JMC were also present on the occasion.

Stressing upon the Corporation officials to speed up the processing of under process loan cases of different districts of Kashmir, J&K SCs, STs & BCs Development Corporation Limited Vice Chairperson Balbir Ram Rattan, said that there should not be any further delay and as such all cases should be cleared by December 31st. The Vice Chairperson was chairing a meeting called at Corporation Head Office, Jammu, to review the status of the under process cases of Kashmir Division. It was attended by Financial Advisor/Chief Accounts Officer, Vijay Kumar Tak, Divisional Manager, Kashmir, Arshad Majid Bhat, Manager Projects, Iqbal Kataria, Manager Recovery K.L Bhagat and Accountant, Kashmir Division, Babar Wani. The meeting was briefed about the activities of the Corporation undertaken during the last one month after the shifting of Camp Office to Head Office, Jammu, with Darbar Move.

It was told that a total of thirty-one cases related to Minorities, Safai Karamcharis, Handicapped, Backward Classes and Scheduled Tribes categories have been forwarded to Head Office by the Kashmir Division Office for further processing and approval. One case for Education Loan is also under process, which is to be availed by a Minority Community male student for pursuing his B.Tech course in Chandigarh. Balbir Ram Rattan, while speaking in the meeting, said that every case is important for the loan aspirant and no one should be made to suffer as it is directly concerned with the economic empowerment of the unemployed people belonging to Target Groups. He also asked to immediately clear the Education Loan case so that the student do not suffer loss of studies. BJP State President & MLA, Sh. Sat Sharma denounced the appalling act in which a newly built house of a Kashmir based BJP leader was blaze down after being torched by miscreants in Sopore town of Jammu & Kashmir.

BJP leader (Constituency Incharge) Farooq Ahmad Rather was not present at his house at the time, when shocking event of burning down of his house occurred in Dangarpora village, four kilometres away from main town, after which miscreants also came to threaten him at his other residence. Sat Sharma, while condemning the incident, said that this ongoing onslaught of miscreants over BJP leaders in Kashmir is disgusting owing to the fact that militants, separatists and opposition is terrified by the pace of true ground development of favourable conditions in Kashmir, decrease of radicalism and increased performance of valley students at various competitive platforms at the National level.

Pertinent to mention here that few days have elapsed since the brutal killing of youth BJP leader, martyr Gowhar Ahmad Bhat. He said that BJP led NDA government at Centre under dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-PDP government in the State is committed to the development of common masses in every sphere. He said that the BJP is working with sole aim of providing all public welfare schemes initiated by Modi government to the most deprived sections of society which were neglected by previous governments right from the day of Independence and this is not at all acceptable to perpetuators of hatred, violence and people who are loathed with blood of innocent for their petty gains at the stake of their fellow brethren. He said that the civil society of Kashmir has to take initiative as it has major role in returning valley to its pristine glory, increasing influx of tourists, growth of industrialization along with career opportunities for the youth of State. He said that youth of Kashmir is performing well at all competitive platforms, which is a positive sign for return of peace and prosperity and a major step towards the establishment of a self-sufficient and leader state among all states of Nation.

Jugal Kishore Sharma Member of Parliament BJP (Lok Sabha) Jammu-Poonch along with MLA Samba Davinder Kumar Manyal visited Village Sumb in Samba Constituency and inaugurated Pradhan Mantri Koushal Vikas Kendra at Sumb. Jugal Kishore while addressing the gathering said that Pradhan Mantri Koushal Vikas Yojna is Serving to youth of India for their upliftment and the projects launched under PMKVY Scheme are providing best role to start their entrepreneurship and making themselves Skilled. The Schemes launched by Prime Minister Sh.

Narendra Modi Ji is providing best services to the youth and the society. Member of Parliament added that the number of schemes launched by the Prime Minister for the betterment of each and every citizen of India and the people should take advantage of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes, also appraised by Member of Parliament among the masses.

Davinder Manyal MLA Samba Constituency thanked Member of Parliament for visiting Samba Constituency and said that Pradhan Mantri Koushal Vikas Yojna will serve the Rural Part of Samba Constituency Village Sumb and adjoining areas and admired that every person eligible should take benefit of the Scheme. District President BJP Samba Jangbeer Singh, Omkar Padha, Narsingh Dayal, Mandal President Sanjeev and Kumar Singh, Co-ordinator Narinder Singh, Sadoor Singh, Chairman N V Dhatoh, Ex Sarpanch's and Panch's also present at the Occasion. In continuation of agenda of development and ensuring best infrastructure for public convenience with excellence, BJP State President & MLA Jammu West Sh.

Sat Sharma inspected ongoing construction work of road widening with the construction of drain on congested Kamla Palace Road in ward no. 40 under Jammu West Constituency, which serves as a vital connecting link between Akhnoor Road and Talab Tillo Road inviting heavy flow of traffic which often leads to traffic jams during peak hours. He was also accompanied by departmental officials along with BJP State Secretary Sanjay Baru, District President Ayodhya Gupta, and other BJP leaders. While inspecting, Sat Sharma issued specific instructions for the quality check on the ongoing developmental work and said that this road serves as passage for public en route Talab Tillo, Kabir Colony, Hajuri Bagh, Bohri and for majority of persons going to Lale Da Bagh, Marh and other areas, so quality work on road is indispensable. He also solicited for the delay in completion of the project and asked for its completion in time-limited fashion.

MLA said that under the dynamic leadership of PM Modi, India has progressed in every single field which is evident from swift pace of road constructions, less cash economy, decreased corruption, the rise of India as one of the superpowers in the world and much more. The state of Jammu & Kashmir has also received special attention in terms of major projects and liberal financial assistance from Central Government, he added. While giving details of the project, he said that this present work is undertaken under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, with an estimated cost of around 2 Crore Rupees. He also mentioned that money is no restraint for development of the region and he is committed to mitigating sufferings of masses. He said that he has issued specific instructions to various public concern departments to address public issues at earliest. He also appealed to common masses to keep hawk’s eyes on ongoing work for ensuring its quality.

Local residents led by Sanjay Baru and Ayodhya Gupta thanked MLA for his committed approach towards development of the area. BJP State Press Secretary Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Prem Gupta, Keshav Chopra, Yashpaul Shivgotra, Neelam Nargotra, Rahul and other prominent persons also accompanied the MLA during the inspection. On persistence demand of people of Panjtirthi, Mubarak Mandi, Jain Bazar, Dhounthaly Bazar, Chowk Chabutra, Ward no 19 and adjoining areas, BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi insisted local administration to organize the special camp for the convenience of residents and arranged Three-day special Aadhar Camp at Panjtirthi and Commerce College. The Three-day special camp for registering biometric data for Aadhaar card for the residents of these areas began today with large number people throbbing three site office.

Yudhvir Sethi during his visit to the campsite interacted with them and listened to their issues. Several people had gathered there to get name and addresses corrected which were got done on the spot. On the insistence of Yudhvir Sethi Party Karyakartas (workers) helped people in getting their issues resolved art camp officer of Aadhar Card. During house intersection with media at the site, Yudhvir Sethi said that BJP is committed to the welfare of people and such issues confronting people are of utmost importance for it that require special attention. He said that party workers will visit door to door and apprised people about special camp so that those desirous of getting their Aadhar Cards corrected can visit the camp office. Similar camps, he added will be held at other places as well. Earlier Yudhvir Sethi appealed to the members of the public to utilize the opportunity to register their biometric data for issuing the Aadhaar cards or making necessary correct changes in them.

Yudhvir Sethi said People were facing teething inconvenience at the Aadhar Card camp which was addressed by active assistance of party workers who are camping there. The Karyakartas were categorically told to help senior citizens and ensure that they don't have to stand for hours waiting for their turn. Proper guidance regarding the filling of forms and other formalities was also rendered at the camp. The BJP Vice President thanked the local administration for its support and deploying trained officers took help people get their Aadhar Card prepared or corrected. Local residents were Jubilant and also thanked Yudhvir Sethi for getting this camp at their doorsteps. Other who were present on Ramesh Gupta, Bittu Dogra, Ravi Kumar, Rajesh Dogra,Brij lal,Anil Gupta, Vinod Gupta,Ashwani Gupta,Ravi Singh Thakur,Sunny Sehgal,Vandana Tehran, Nipun Malhotra, Naresh Abrol,Ram Parshad,Shiv Kumar Sharma and Pardeep Baru.

IT and Social Media Department of J&K BJP is out to further strengthen its presence in every nook and corner of the State. In this regard State Incharge IT and Social Media, Jai Dev Rajwal is visiting every Assembly constituency of the State and holding meetings there.

Jaidev Rajwal held such meeting of Gandhi Nagar and Jammu East Assembly constituencies of District Jammu at Party Headquarters Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Addressing in the meeting, Sh.

Rajwal stressed upon promoting social media links of the party upto Booth level. He also talked about ethics to be followed in Social Media and stressed on Social Media literacy For latest updates on govt schemes and achievements, he asked to connect more and more people with Modi App. Speaking on the occasion Dist Jammu President Baldev Singh Billowria appreciated the initiative of Rajwal and assured full cooperation. Rajwal to organize Social Media workshop in December at District Jammu. The meeting was attended by District Jammu President Baldev Singh Billawaria, Distt. Vinay Gupta, Distt Jammu Social Media Incharge Sandeep Singh Chib, Mandal Presidents Ankush Mahajan, Harbans Chowdhary, Sham Lal Gupta, Mandal Gen Secy Kulbir Charak. Mandal Social Media Incharge Rajesh Nishcal and Ankush Dogra.

BJP State Spokesperson Prof. Virender Gupta while rebutting the statement of DR.

Farooq Abdullah, asking the Centre to dare to hoist the national flag at Lal Chowk, Srinagar, said that had the process of complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir state with India started by Gulam Mohd. Sadiq continued and had Indira Gandhi not committed the historical and Himalayan blunder in 1975 to give the Chief Ministership of the state on the platter, with the Congress support in J&K Legislature, to Sheikh Mohd. Abdullah, who was loitering in street of Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah along with his son would have preferred to settle in London and would not have dared to say these words. He said that the reign of terror and injustice that Pakistan government has inflicted on the people made the masses of these areas to start the revolt against the present regime. He stated that sooner or later PoJK, Gilgit and Baltistan shall be the part of India and Balochistan is going to be an independent country like Bangladesh. Virender Gupta said that Farooq Abdullah is not “Bap” of Jammu & Kashmir.

Had the Indian forces not landed in the valley and had not flushed out the invaders, where would have been “Bap” of Farooq Abdullah. He reminded Farooq Abdullah that Kashmir was part of Sikh kingdom and it was Dogra Maharaja Gulab Singh who got the Kashmir from the Sikh raj by paying rupees seventy-five lakh. He further added that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and the person who challenges the integration would have to vanish or take refugee in Pakistan. He further cautioned Farooq to desist from making these types of anti-national and unrealistic statements. Otherwise, he may face the music and wrath of the people. BJP District Jammu West led by its President Ayodhya Gupta carried out a programme under “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan” along with BJP State Press Secretary Dr.

Pardeep Mahotra and BJP leaders in presence of local public in which cleanliness drive was conducted in the park located opposite Shree Gurudwara Sahib in ward no. 31 falling under Jammu West Constituency. Speaking on the occasion, Ayodhya Gupta said that taking the dream of Mahatma Gandhi of clean India towards its true implementation on the ground, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the flagship scheme of “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan” to take the message of the importance of cleanliness in the surroundings. He stated that our worthy State President, Sat Sharma who is also the MLA of Jammu west Constituency is too passionate and working enthusiastically for ensuring that no loophole remains on the matter. MLA has ensured that all the public welfare departments must work professionally towards the fulfillment of their duties in letter and spirit, he added. Ayodhya Gupta further said that common mass must also embed the very feel of cleanliness in their spirit, so as to pass on the same virtuousness to their future generations. He said that the cleanliness is next to Godliness and it is our very little act of self-motivation that is enough to keep mother Earth free from all ill effects of every type of pollution whether it is air, ground, water, light or any else, which will go long way in ensuring the good health, sound mind and sustainable environment for future generations.

Rajesh Gupta, Prem Gupta, Dr. Akshay Sharma, Puneet Mahajan, Keshav Chopra, Munish Gupta, Vinod Wazir, Yashpaul Shivgotra, Deepak Kumar S. Gurcharan Singh, Jyoti Sharma, Suresh Salgotra, Munish Rakwal, Asha Sethi and others were also present in the programme. Working on his agenda of being in masses, BJP State President and MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) visited Vijay Nagar area of Ward 40 and interacted with hundreds of locals residing in the area. His main motto was to interact with the masses and know about the problems they are facing in their areas. Sharma was also accompanied by a large number of people including JMC (Jammu Municipal Corporation) officials, local residents and political activists of the area.

Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that whole area was extensively toured with locals and a Nullah site was also checked on which there is a dire requirement of installing gratings so that the deep drain is covered properly and no mishap takes place in the area. He also directed the concerned officials of JMC to immediately take up the process of cleaning of Nullah so that a clean and conducive atmosphere could be built in the surroundings. Sharma also visited the adjoining lanes in the area and directed the engineering wing of JMC’s Central Division to prepare estimates for coping up with basic requirements including lanes and drains of the area so that a proper infra could be given to the masses at their doorsteps.

Sharma also stressed upon conducting cleanliness drives in all 26 wards of Jammu West assembly segment and also appealed the masses to come forward in the noble cause so that the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of building a Clean and Green nation could be achieved. Ex En JMC Central Divison Ghulam Rasool Choudhary, District President BJP Ayodhya Gupta, Prem Gupta, Tilak Gupta, Keshav Chopra and several others accompanied the MLA during his visit in the area.

Bharatiya Jantata Party Kashmir Displaced District today under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MLC Ajay Bharti protested at the office of Chief Electoral Office at Rail Head Jammu in which hundreds of BJP Supporters took part. The protesters demanded to give the right to displaced people to cast their vote in coming Panchayati elections and declare Panchayats in the Migrant Camps at Jagti,Nagrota,Purkhu and Muthi,so that the people residing in Camps choose their representatives for development of the respective areas. Further President BJP Kashmir Displaced District Chand Jee Bhat demanded the abolition of M-FORMS required in the Assembly and parliamentary elections so that displaced people vote without any unnecessary Formalities during the elections and incorporate names of all the Displaced persons in the Municipal Corporation voter list according to their Municipal Wards.

The Mahila Wing of the BJP Kashmir Displaced District was led by Smt. Sweety Koul and its Gen. Secretary Neeru Zutshi and Dolly Raina. Yuva Morcha of the BJP Kashmir Displaced District was led by its Gen. Sectaries Kamal Warikoo and Sanjay Bhat. All the Mandal Presidents Sunil Bhat, Makhan Lal Bhat, Vijay Raina, Raja Ji Tikko also took part in Protest.Others who participated in the Protest are Bharat Bhushan Bhat, B.L Razdan, Maharaj Krishan, Sanjay Bhat, Satish Zutshi, Arvind Bhat and others. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kashmir on Sunday morning gathered at party office to listen ‘Mann Ki Baat’ along with the nation, where PMs Program was heard at every polling booth.

The Prime Minister in his monthly radio program highlighted many important issues in his 36th program. He saluted the makers of the constitution to safeguard the rights of every section of society. Baba Rao Ambedkar ensured the welfare of every section of society while drafting the Constitution. His contribution towards making the country prosperous and powerful is invaluable. The workers attended the radio program in presence of Ashok Kaul state general secretary (Org). The program was full of information; Modi Ji highlighted the importance of constitution, army, navy and flag day in his program.

He also greeted Muslim community on the eve of Eid Milad un Nabi. “Modi ji also spoke about the terrorism by saying the world has realized that the sovereignty was under attack after 26/ 11 attack in Mumbai,” Kaul said.

The time has come for the world to unite and defeat the menace of terrorism. “We salute all those brave women and men who lost their lives in the gruesome 26/11 attacks in Mumbai,” Modi said. India being the land of Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavira, Guru Nanak, Mahatma Gandhi, has always spread the message of peace and non-violence across the world.

Ashok Kaul also addressed the Srinagar district Minority Morcha working committee. Jammu District president BJP, Baldev Singh Baloria, a day before, 15.3 kg of heroin caught by the police from Gandhi Nagar area, which was valued at around Rs 75 Crores, along with a cash of Rs 24 Lakhs and a car, etc. Police Department patted on arrest talking to the reporters, Baloria said that the action taken by the police in the process of drug addiction is commendable, but it is making it clear that efforts are being made to make Jammu into the addiction like Punjab. Baloria said that the drug smuggler has joined JAMMU in an attempt to make Udta Jammu, which is a matter of serious concern. He said that the recovery of such a huge amount of narcotics, cash etc., is pointing to the fact that there is a large number of intoxicants in Jammu who are serving this poison to the younger generation. The police have arrested four people in this case, but the police will have to know that these four people are not only drug addicts but the big fish who are involved in doing the drug business is required to reach them.

For this, the police will have to work harder and cautiously. Police should set up special teams for it to prevent Udta Jammu from becoming Udta Punjab to form Jammu. He said that the role of the police in which the action has taken place in the present time has been very commendable, but this recovery has snatched the parents of the youth of Jammu and now the police have a duty that a village in Jammu cannot survive intoxicants. So that parents can sleep for peacefully. He said that BJP has already passed the resolution in BJP District Working Committee meeting and the BJP has always opposed the intoxication and soon the district BJP team together with the police to make youth aware about drug addiction Campaign will run. In this, with awareness of drug addicts in the youth, efforts will be made to improve the children who are addicted to drugs and also to try to detect the drug smugglers through them.

He said that BJP will give full support to the police in every. BJP Mahila Morcha District Jammu held its working committee meeting which was attended by its District Office Bearers and executive members, Morcha Mandal Presidents and other senior Morcha leaders which was inaugurated in the august presence of State Vice-President Rajni Sethi, Speaker J&K legislative assembly & MLA Kavinder Gupta, MoS Education Priya Sethi, State Secretary Anuradha Charak, Morcha State President Purnima Sharma, District Jammu President Baldev Singh Billawaria and District General Secretary Vinay Gupta. Kavinder Gupta, while addressing the meeting, focussed on the strengthening of the organization at the grass root level by taking various programmes at the community level. He prompted the Mahila Morcha activists to involve the various prominent ladies from the general public to make inroads into every single household of the region. He asked them to form the committees at every booth level to ensure the success of all organizational and developmental programmes. Priya Sethi, while appreciating various endeavors taken by Morcha for promoting the cause of women at every level said that it is not a very easy task for women to balance between home and organization at the same time, thus testing the strength of women at every level.

She also embarked on the various achievements of State government for women like special buses for women, women hostels, increase in pension from 200 rupees to 1000 rupees. Purnima Sharma while focussing on the organizational structure said that working committee meetings are an essential tool in the implementation of party programmes from the top to bottom i.e. From National to State to District and Morcha levels and then to Mandal levels which result in the strengthening of the organizational fabric of the party cadre. Mahila Morcha District Jammu President, Rekha Mahajan in her Presidential address embarked upon organizational and developmental programmes undertaken by District Mahila Morcha during last three months and ensured senior party leaders that they will continue to work enthusiastically for implementation of party programmes. Rajni Sethi, Anuradha Charak, Baldev Singh Billawaria and Vinay Gupta also addressed the meeting.

District General Secretary, Savita Anand conducted the stage proceedings. Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment and Choudhary Lal Singh conducted open Public and Karyakarta interaction programme to listen and address their problems in Party Headquarter, Trikuta Nagar. Several officials from the department were also accompanying the Minister.

Lal Singh, while taking note of public grievances, said that BJP both at Centre in NDA led by PM Narendra Modi and BJP-PDP coalition government in the State is working tirelessly for the development of Nation. He said that BJP follows the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” and is committed to mitigating the sufferings of the masses at all levels. He said that these type of regular interaction programmes scheduled by the party are enabling party Ministers and MPs to have a direct reach to party activists as well as general public.

He also threw light on various drives undertaken at the Ministry level for the revival of numerous water bodies in the state as well as various plantation drives to promote greenery in the region. He also mentioned about the historic zoo which is upcoming on the outskirts of Jammu to promote the ecotourism in Jammu to attract the tourists and pilgrims to the winter capital of the state.

A number of deputations met Minister for redressal of their personal as well as public problems. Various important issues were highlighted by the delegations which included construction of roads, development of Ponds and Parks in their areas. Deputations from Akhnoor, Kalidhar, Kathua, Samba and from across the region approached the Minister regarding their issues. Minister addressed many problems by telephonically talking to the authorities and issued written instructions for others. The whole program was coordinated by State Secretary & State Incharge Election Related Matters Rajinder Sharma and Suresh Sharma. To reach the target groups at their doorsteps with the schemes meant for their economic empowerment, Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation Limited, in collaboration with the National Safai Karamchari Finance Development Corporation (NSKFDC), organized an awareness camps in Reasi and Katra towns for the benefit of the members of Safai Karamchari community.

Vice Chairperson of the Corporation, Balbir Ram Rattan, along with NSKFDC Deputy General Manager, P.K. Bhandari Divisional Manager and Gulam Qadir Khatana, interacted with a large gathering of the Safai Karamcharis and highlighted various schemes exclusively launched for their betterment. Balbir Ram Rattan, while addressing the gathering, said that the six Aex Corporations at the national level are working towards the socio-economic upliftment of the unemployed people belonging to the SCs, STs, BCs, Handicapped, Minorities and Safai Karamchari categories and in J&K all the schemes are channelized by our Corporation. As far Safai Karamcharis, loans are provided on less interest to set up own income generating units, besides giving incentives to shift from the centuries-old practice of manual work.

He asked them to keep pace with the modern era and convert their poverty into progress by taking benefits from the Corporation. Bhandari, on this occasion, provided the printed material containing details related to each scheme meant for the Safai Karamcharis. He said that the time has changed and hence they must adopt new means of earning the livelihood and live a dignified life. “You people walk two steps, the Apex Corporation will walk four steps towards you to extend benefits of various schemes”, the DGM assured. Gulam Qadir Khatana briefed the gathering about the procedure and related formalities to be completed while applying for the loan adding that each district has Corporation office and anyone can apply through their nearest branch of SCs, STs, BCs Development Corporation.

Additional DC, Reasi, Babu Ram and Corporation District Manager Sat Pal also graced the occasion. At Katra, the VC, Divisional Manager, and DGM also met the Railway officials and prominent people from Safai Karamchari community and discussed these schemes with them. In order to listen to the Maan Ki Baat programme by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narinder Modi, a special programme was organized at the polling booth No. 104 in Rajouri. On this occasion, a large number of the local residents together listened to the Maan Ki Baat over a cup of tea. The programme was chaired by BJP senior leader and MLC Vibodh Gupta.

After the programme, a detailed discussion on various issues touch by Hon’ble PM was discussed and deliberated upon. Addressing the gathering MLC Vibodh Gupta said that since the major focus of today's Maan Ki Baat was on positivity so he called upon everyone to follow this very good advice by PM and try to create positivity in our thinking and in our actions.

This he said will lead all of us towards the path of growth, development, and prosperity. He also touched upon the Sawidhan Divas which is being celebrated across the country today as a mark of respect to all those who made our constitution. He said that our constitution is one of the best in the world as it gives right to every citizen of the nation to live a respectful and dignified life. While throwing light on the PM’s remarks on connecting the Children with Nature Vibodh said that nature is the best teacher and we must use nature and wilderness to teach our kids. During this episode of Maan Ki Baat PM also discussed 26 / 11 attacks in Mumbai and on this Vibodh said that terrorism has no religion and we must stand united to oppose terrorism in all its forms. He Strongly supported the PM’s views on this when he said that earlier when India would raise voice against terrorism no one will take this seriously, now when the whole world is bearing the brunt of this, then only global community realized the seriousness which this issue deserves. During today Maan Ki Baat, PM highlighted the fact that every year thousands of people across the globe lose their lives due to terrorism.

He saluted the brave soldiers who fight with the terrorists on daily basis. On this Vibodh said that since PM has given a call to everyone to be part of the Armed Forces Flag Day on 7 December, so everyone must use this opportunity to salute our brave soldiers. The other issues touched upon by the PM like the importance of soil, global warming, climate change and call to reduce the use of urea were also discussed by MLC Vibodh during this very special discussion on today's Maan Ki Baat.

Latter Vibodh described this programme as one of the most powerful communication tools which history has ever seen between a Leader and common masses. Prominent among others who were present on the occasion included Atam Gupta, Mohd. Saber, Iftikhar Mirza, Master Mohd. Bashir, Mohd. Afzal, Naser Bhat. The programme was coordinated by Ravi Kumar who is in charge of polling booth no.

J&K BJP felicitated winners of “Run for Unity” marathon organized on the birth anniversary of Loh Purush Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 31st October, which was organized from the Satwari Chowk to the MAM Stadium in a programme organized at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar in the Presidentship of BJP State President & MLA, Sat Sharma along with Dy. Nirmal Singh, Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly & MLA Kavinder Gupta, State General Secretaries Dr. Narinder Singh and Harinder Gupta, Vice-Chairperson Rashpaul Verma and senior leader & “Run for Unity” Incharge, Anil Gupta where the winners were given cash prizes, mementos in various categories along with certificates.

Sat Sharma, while felicitating the winners said that on the initiatives of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, all the true heroes of Indian freedom struggle are today being recognized in the society through mass awareness programmes. He said that Sardar Patel played a leading role in the country’s struggle for Independence and guided its integration into a united, independent Nation which was total and uncompromising, earning him the sobriquet 'Iron Man of India' so the government has decided to celebrate it every year as “Rashtriya Ekta diwas”(National Unity Day). Modern day generation must know and recognize the contribution of the great men of India in letter and spirit, for which the society needs to do such exercises time to time, he added. Nirmal Singh while addressing the gathering, said that Sardar Patel, who came from a very humble background, by integrating maximum states after the Independence of India, manifesting true statesmanship, contributed a lot to the India as Nation. He remembered the contribution of Sardar Patel in various Kissan agitations like Khera and his positive role up to the first Home Minister and Dy. Prime Minister of India.

While remembering his commitment to the Nation, he prompted the students to take the pledge for serving the country and studying history to know about the great leaders. He also mentioned about grand statue of Sardar Patel which is being built by the contribution of Iron from every Indian Farmer starting ‘Statue of Unity movement’. Kavinder Gupta congratulated all the participants for the effort they demonstrated to participate in the ‘Run’ which confirms the strong sentiment of love for Nation. He expressed hope that all the participants will also perform up to mark in other fields while nurturing their love for Society and Nation. Anil Gupta thanked all the participants as well as various agencies for extending help in the smooth conduct of the programme.

State Secretary Sanjay Baru conducted the proceedings of the programme. J&K BJP SC Morcha led by its State President & MLA, D. Manyal held an impressive programme on the “Samvidhan Diwas (Constitution Day)” of India at the party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar in the presence of BJP State General Secretary Harinder Gupta as chief guest on the occasion along with State Secretary Sanjay Baru, Corporation Vice-Chairperson Balbir Ram Rattan and senior leader N. Rajwal, by paying floral tributes to the portrait of Dr. Ambedkar and Bharat Mata. Harinder Gupta, while addressing the party leaders and activists, prompted all the party leaders to take a pledge in making the India a great Nation, a truly “Vishav Guru” while taking the Nation to its pristine glory. He said that as the dedicated cadre of the organization, it becomes our prime duty to work for the unification of society by working on principles of Dr.

26th November is chosen for the spread of great values embedded in our constitution, he added. Manyal, while congratulating the fellow Indians on a pious day, said that the Constitution Day of India is being celebrated for the 3rd impressive time in a row after its announcement by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi n 19th November 2015. He said that as the perfect tribute to the great leader, Dr. Ambedkar, who had chaired the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly and played a pivotal role in the drafting of the Constitution. Sanjay Baru targeted the opposition parties for always playing the politics over the names of great leaders and said that it is the BJP who has truly recognized the great efforts of Baba Saheb as he does not belong to a particular community, but to all Indians.

Balbir Ram Rattan focussed on the importance of knowledge about Constitution for every citizen. He stressed that Dr.

Ambedkar is still remembered today for his intelligence and contribution towards Nation, so we must concentrate towards educating our wards. Rajwal prompted all the leaders to follow the footsteps of Dr. Ambedkar and take the path of growth and prosperity. Similar programmes were held at district levels also by the party leaders. Morcha State General Secretary, Dharminder Kumar conducted the stage proceedings. Jagdev Toofani, Faqir Chand, Rakesh Sangral, Raj Kumar, Hardesh Khokhar, Manohar Lal Menia were among the prominent leaders present in the programme. J&K BJP State President & MLA Jammu West, Sat Sharma participated in a programme organized by “Narayan Sewa Sansthan” at Dewan Jana Ghar Mandir Morh, Jammu.

Members of Sansthan highlighted the works and achievements of Trust as per which it cleared that Narayan Sewa Sansthan Trust, Udaipur has been doing a commendable job in service of humanity, which so far has successfully performed more than 3.10 lakh free of cost surgeries on Polio patients and those born with deformity successfully. It also included 310 patients referred by Jammu branch. Narayan Sewa Sansthan also conducted free diagnostic Medical Camps for Polio and those born with limb deformities wherein 10 screened patients got free treatment including operation plus rehabilitation. Sat Sharma while appreciating the role of Trust in this Noble cause said that they are giving service to the humanity. He lauded their special efforts to reach out to the needy population on their own and ensured every possible help to this gracious cause.

MLA also sanctioned One lakh rupees from their Constituency Development Fund for the repair of Ladies Snaan Graha (Ladies wash Room) at ward no. Upon request by sansthan, MLA said that he will work for provision for all possible helps to the students of Computer Centre. MLA was also informed that Jammu branch of Narayan Sewa Sansthan is also running a free computer training center for poor and handicapped children. Sat Sharma also visited the computer lab and interacted with the students who are availing education in the Institute. Blankets and clothes were also distributed to needy individuals in the programme. President of “Naryan Sewa Sansthan” Jagdish Raj Gupta, Senior Vice-President Col.

Gupta, General Secretary Rakesh Kumar, Women Wing General Secretary Shakti Choudhary, BJP District General Secretary Sanjeev Sharma, Ex. Corporator Dinesh Gupta, Sangeeta Mahajan were present on the occasion.