Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 25: Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by its senior leaders, remembered and paid heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna, Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birthday today, at booth levels across the Union Territory, recalling his unparalleled contribution to the nation.
J&K BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma, accompanied by general secretary, Gopal Mahajan, district president, Updesh Andotra, MLA Bharat Bhushan, DDC vice-chairperson, Raghunandan Singh Bablu, secretary Arti Jasrotia, Mandal presidents, Rahul Dev Sharma and Shiv Dev Singh, and other senior leaders and party workers, paid floral tributes to the legendary leader at Booth No. 10 in Kathua. The programme was organized by Mandal president, Rahul Dev Sharma.
Similarly, J&K BJP general secretary (Org), Ashok Koul paid homage to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji at Booth No. 40 in Hiranagar Mandal, where party workers gathered to remember his visionary leadership and lifelong dedication to the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee was not merely a towering leader of the BJP but a national icon whose stature as a true statesman earned him admiration across party lines. “Atal Ji upheld democratic values, dignity in politics, and consensus-building, which set new benchmarks in public life. His vision for development, national unity, and inclusive growth continues to inspire generations’’, he said.
Sat Sharma highlighted Atal Ji’s pioneering role in strengthening infrastructure, particularly through improved road connectivity, national highways, and rural link roads, which played a crucial role in accelerating economic growth and integrating remote regions with the national mainstream.
Ashok Koul, in his address, said that the observance of Atal Smriti Varsh is aimed at reminding the people of Atal Ji’s enduring contributions to the nation and his philosophy of people-oriented governance. He added that by marking the eve of Good Governance Day through such booth-level programmes, the BJP is reaffirming its commitment to take Atal Ji’s ideals to the grassroots.
Atal Ji proved that governance must be compassionate, transparent, and focused on the welfare of the common man. His emphasis on infrastructure development, good roads, connectivity, and strong institutions laid the foundation for a modern and self-reliant India, Ashok Koul said.
Another function was held by All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC) at ASKPC Bhawan Durgana Nagar under the leadership of its president, R K Wangnoo in which glowing tributes were paid to Atal Behari Vajpayee.
The ASKPC leaders who highlighted the contribution of Vajpayee to nation and Indian politics included T N Raina , R L Koul, Ravinder Raina, P K Bhat, Moti Lal Pandita, Kamal Ji Koul, Sanjay Bakshi and others. They also garlanded his portrait and termed him a great statesman and a veteran leader who will be always remembered for his simplicity, good governance and service to people.
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