Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 23: Senior National Conference leader and additional general secretary, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today urged Lamberdars and village Chowkidars to play an active role in fostering communal harmony by unleashing machinations comical to brotherhood and peace.
Speaking at a conference of Lamberdars and Chowkidars at village Manain Suchetgarh Assembly Constituency, Sadhotra highlighted the importance of grassroots workers in promoting unity and maintaining peace in society as they enjoy mass contact in their areas. He said that Lamberdars and Chowkidars are bridge between the Government and the common people. The conference was organized by Choudhary Madan Lal (president, Lamberdars and Chowkidars Union, Suchetgarh) and Naresh Bittu (district president Jammu Rural-B National Conference).
Sadhotra also emphasized the need for collective efforts to counter the dangerous trend of intolerance and hate that is threatening the social fabric of the nation. “Our country is confronted with a serious challenge of division and hatred, which must be met with unity and peace. Lamberdars and village Chowkidars, being conscious keepers at the grassroots level, have a crucial responsibility to engage with every section of society and ensure that harmony prevails,” he said.
He acknowledged the vital role grassroots workers play in society and assured them that their concerns are being prioritized by the NC. “The Omar Abdullah Government recognizes the significance of grassroot-level workers and remains committed to their welfare. We will take up their issues with the concerned authorities to ensure that their grievances are redressed promptly,” he added.
Ayoub Malik, Pardeep Bali (NC secretaries of Jammu province) and Satwant Dogra (Jammu provincial president, women wing) also spoke on the occasion. Prominent among those present on the occasion included Chander Mohan Sharma (district president Jammu), Raghubir Singh Manhas (district president Jammu Rural-A), Jatinder Choudhary (block president Suchtegarh), Dev Raj (block president, RS Pura), Mohinder Lal (vice president, Jammu Rural B), Jatinder Bhagat (district president, SC Cell) and Ashwani Charak.
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