NC for equitable development of rural, border areas: Rattan

Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta welcoming new entrants into the party on Monday.
Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta welcoming new entrants into the party on Monday.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 10: Provincial president of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Rattan Lal Gupta, reaffirmed the Party’s commitment to ensuring equitable development & progress for rural, border and remote areas across Jammu and Kashmir.
He was addressing a gathering during a joining programme held at the party office in Jammu. Today along with supporters, including Panchs and Sarpanchs led by Manoj Kumar Gupta, Prominent social activists from Billawar, joined the National Conference in the presence of Babu Rampaul former Minister and Central Zone president and other senior party leaders.
Welcoming the new entrants, Rattan Lal Gupta criticized the previous government’s hollow policies that have left the youth and rural populace in distress. He pointed out the widespread neglect faced by people in these areas, stating that basic infrastructure and essential services remain a far cry.
He added that the National Conference Govt under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has always prioritized the upliftment of these marginalized areas and will continue to do so with renewed vigor.
“The people residing in rural border and remote areas have been victims of false promises made by the previous dispensation. The National Conference is dedicated to reversing this trend by implementing inclusive and development-oriented policies,” he said. He highlighted the achievements of the Omar Abdullah-led Government, which focusing on pro-people policies, including improved healthcare, education, and infrastructure facilities in the far-flung regions of the Union Territory.
Rampaul emphasized the need to strengthen the party at grass root level and hoped that the people joining the party would work for the betterment of the party in their respective areas.
Manoj Kumar Gupta, assured Rattan Lal Gupta of unwavering support to the party’s vision for a prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.
Among those who joined the party fold include Jagdev Singh Sarpanch, Joginder Kumar Sarpanch, Satish Sharma Naib Sarpanch, Abdul Rashid, Sultan , Shoqat Ali , Ruksar Ahmad, Sohan Lal, Jagan Nath Sundan Social Activist.
Those who were present on the occasion included: Qazi Jalal Ud Din, Pardeep Bali, Arif Mir, Ankush Abrol, Dr Vikas, Gurnam Singh, Vikram Gupta and others.