Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, June 1: National Conference (NC) additional general secretary and former Minister, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly politicizing the recent Operation Sindoor for electoral gains. Calling it “ironic and insulting to the gallantry of the armed forces,” Sadhotra warned that such actions could demoralize soldiers and disrespect their sacrifices.
Addressing a public meeting at Reka in the Ramgarh Assembly Constituency, organized by Balbir Singh and Ashok Kumar Attri, Sadhotra recalled similar politicization during the surgical strikes and Operation Balakote. He urged the BJP to uphold the sanctity of military operations and refrain from exploiting them for political mileage.
Sadhotra lauded Indian Army’s heroism during Operation Sindoor, which he said avenged the martyrdom of civilians in Baisaran Pahalgam and reaffirmed India’s stand against terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.
Highlighting the plight of border residents facing unprovoked shelling from Pakistan, Sadhotra paid tribute to their courage and resilience, calling them “unsung heroes of national defence.”
Sadhotra asserted that the Omar-led Government remains committed to addressing unemployment, improving public services, and ensuring basic amenities like water and power. Calling for unity against divisive politics, Sadhotra reiterated NC’s commitment to the welfare of farmers, border dwellers, youth and women.
Satwant Dogra, provincial president of the Women’s Wing, emphasized that women’s empowerment is crucial for strengthening the economy and society.
On the occasion, Several people joined the NC led by Balbir Singh, Balwinder Singh, Makhan Singh, Tarsem Singh, Upinder Singh, Fouja Singh, Kewal Singh, Gurjeet Singh, Ghara Ram Bhagat (Advocate), Pammi, Rakesh Kumar, Ishwinder Singh and Sarban Kumar.
Other present on the occasion were Pardeep Bali (provincial secretary), Surjeet Singh Manhas (joint secretary), district presidents Chander Mohan Sharma, Raghbir Singh Manhas and Naresh Bittu, besides Nahar Singh, Rajesh Badgotra, Sudesh Shan, Ashwani Charak, Gourav Kapoor, Som Nath, Rohit Dogra, Bilal Malik, Rajesh Bakshi, Aslam Khan, Dr Harmesh Singh Salathia, Jatinder Singh Lucky, Rakesh Pahalwan, Ch Razak, Gurmeet Singh, Ashanand, Dev Raj, Jatinder Kumar, Jatinder Bittu, Shakeel Malik, Mohinder Kumar, Kaka and Randhir Singh Chib.
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