BJP losing ground in Jammu due to anti people policies: NC

Senior NC leaders during meeting in Jammu on Thursday.
Senior NC leaders during meeting in Jammu on Thursday.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Mar 19: The J&K National Conference today launched a sharp attack on the BJP, claiming the party is rapidly losing ground in Jammu city due to its “complete neglect” of residents and failure to provide basic urban facilities.
Addressing a workers’ meeting of Bahu Assembly segment at party office Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial president Jammu criticised BJP for the neglect of Jammu people. Gupta called upon party functionaries to take the message of good governance under the Omar-led government to every doorstep. He urged workers to mobilise public support and seek a fresh mandate in the upcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections, highlighting the pro-Jammu and pro-poor initiatives undertaken by the government.
Gupta stressed that strengthening the National Conference at the grassroots level is essential to further accelerate development and ensure that the benefits of governance reach every section of society. He appealed the people to support the party in the ULB polls to reinforce the Omar government and enable the effective implementation of its welfare-oriented policies across Jammu.
Emphasising inclusive development, Gupta said the government is committed to bridging urban gaps by improving civic infrastructure, ensuring equitable access to basic services, and promoting environmentally responsible growth. He noted that special focus is being laid on upgrading sanitation, water supply, road connectivity, and green urban spaces, while also creating livelihood opportunities for youth and marginalized communities.
The other senior leaders who were present on the occasion included- Sheikh Bashir, Pardeep Bali, Bimla Luthra (Ex- MLA), Deepinder Kour ( Ex-MLC), Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell, Vikram Puri (Chairman Trade and Industry), Rajni Devi (working president women wing, Sandeep Wazir, Rakesh Singh, Gurnam Singh, Bahudar Lal and Parvinder Singh.