Senior Congress leader, others join BJP
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 19: BJP National general secretary and Prabhari J&K, Tarun Chugh today said that BJP is not just a political party but the world’s largest democratic family that has been consistently working towards national unity, integrity, and development over the last seven decades.
He was speaking at party headquarters, here today during the joining of BJP by former Congress Secretary, and MLA candidate Kajal Rajput along with several Congress leaders and their supporters.
President Sat Sharma, J&K BJP General Secretary (organization) Ashok Koul, General Secretary & MLA Ramgarh Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, General Secretary Adv. Vibodh Gupta, DDC Chairperson Col Mahan Singh, MLA Basohli Th Darshan Singh, former MLA Jivan, DDC Narain Dutt Tripathi, DDC Neeru Rajput, DDC Rita Thakur, District President Gopal Krishan and others were present on the occasion and welcomed the new entrants.
Among the prominent Congress leaders from Bani and Basohli who joined the BJP were Hans Raj (Block President), Des Raj (retired Police personnel), Shadi Lal, Ashok Kumar (Youth Congress), as well as leaders from Billawar like Sunita Sharma (Ex-Councillor), Jyoti Parkash, and others.
Sat Sharma welcomed Kajal Rajput and other leaders, stating that the Congress had become synonymous with corruption and inaction.
Ashok Koul said that the BJP is not just an election-winning machine; it is an ideological movement deeply rooted in the service of the nation.
Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal said that this joining is a testament to the growing trust of the people in the BJP’s vision and leadership.
Vibodh Gupta said that the BJP under the dynamic leadership of PM Modi has become the true voice of the people, especially in remote and neglected areas like Bani and Basohli.
Meanwhile, Tarun Chugh also addressed a Chaupal in Pargwal sector of Jammu North Assembly at Purkhoo, attended by citizens from four border villages, as part of the nation-wide “Sankalp Se Siddhi” outreach commemorating 11 years of Modi Government.
On the occasion, Tarun Chugh honoured Omkar Ji – who has been associated with RSS, Praja Parishad, Jan Sangh, and BJP since 1946.
MP Jugal Kishore Sharma said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the border areas of Jammu – once neglected and insecure – are now witnessing unprecedented development and dignity.
Former Minister & MLA Sham Lal Sharma said that the region has long been at the receiving end of indifference, but the Modi Government has brought a sense of belonging and empowerment to its people.
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