Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Nov 20: Reiterating that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is committed and resolute enough to serve the marginalized people, especially those dwelling in remote, backward and border areas, former Minister and Pradesh vice president Surjeet Singh Slathia today said that effective initiatives have been taken in this regard across Jammu and Kashmir during the past over four years in a mission mode.
“BJP has been working tirelessly to build a prosperous and peaceful J&K, where every citizen can realize their full potential”, Slathia said while exhorting the people to strive for a brighter and more inclusive future for all by strengthening the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was speaking during “Booth Jan Maha Samvad” programme in Ward Numbers 15, 16 and 17 in Mandi Thlora of the Samba district.
He said the BJP’s vision about progressive and prosperous J&K extends beyond regional and religious boundaries and encompasses the upliftment and empowerment of every individual in the diverse society. In pursuit of this mission, he said, the Party recognizes the importance of addressing the needs of the marginalized and all those left behind by the self centric political leadership over the decades.
“BJP believes in creating vistas of opportunities that bridge the gaps and ensure that no one is left behind in the odyssey of progress, development and economic emancipation for all”, Slathia said, adding that thrust is being laid on quality education, healthcare, and access to economic resources.
Slathia said the BJP is the only party that can face the challenges to J&K with courage and commitment, in fact a substantial headway has been made in this regard in the recent years that has manifested in safe and secure security environment in the Kashmir Valley, giving big boost to economy and tourism sector.
Vice president BJP Samba Vijay Singh, Mandal president Ankush Mahajan, Vikas Kumar (secretary BJP), Narinder Partaap Singh (secretary and spokesman, Booth Jan Sampark Abhiyaan Samba) and Corporator Raj Singh Naresh Singh were among those present on the occasion.