Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 21: Prominent Gujjar and Bakerwal leaders gathered here, today under the leadership of Arshad Choudhary, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to discuss the various issues faced by the Gujjar and Bakerwal communities and evaluated the effectiveness of the BJP’s initiatives aimed at alleviating these challenges.
The discussions emphasized the significant strides made by the BJP in securing political reservations and ensuring representation in the Rajya Sabha for the Gujjar and Bakerwal communities. This progress has provided these historically marginalized groups with a stronger voice in political discourse.
Arshad Choudhary, in his address highlighted the BJP’s ongoing commitment to the welfare of Gujjars and Bakerwals. “Our party has consistently worked towards the betterment of marginalized communities, and the results are evident in the increased political empowerment of Gujjars and Bakerwals,” he remarked.
“We have achieved significant milestones in securing political reservations and representation for our communities. This is not just a political victory but a step towards ensuring that our voices are heard at the highest levels of governance,” Choudhary added.
The meeting saw active participation from various influential leaders, including BDC Chairman, Sarpanch Anwar Khan, Mumtaz Ahmed Sarpanch, All India Gujjar Mahasabha president, Ch Bashir Kohli, Sarpanch Ch Iqbal, Sarpanch Sadiq, Sarpanch Noor Mohammad, Sarpanch Karamat Ali, Qari Ali Akbar, Ch Shokat president of All India Saaf Suthra Movement, Ch Yusuf Panch, Bag Hussain Gujjar leader, Haji Bashir Panch Shadali, Ch Jameel Panch, Captain (retd) Rafiq, Ch Khurshid Ali, senior BJP leader Nasren Akhtar, and Ch Siraj Din Sarpanch.
The leaders discussed a range of issues, including socio-economic challenges, educational opportunities, and infrastructure needs in areas predominantly inhabited by Gujjars and Bakerwals. They acknowledged the positive impact of the BJP’s initiatives and called for continued efforts to address their concerns.
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