Excelsior Correspondent
KUPWARA, July 26: Hundreds of political workers from various parties and Ex-Servicemen joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during events held in Halmatpora and Handwara areas of North Kashmir today.
The mass joining took place in the presence of J&K BJP general secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul at Halmatpora and Handwara.
Ashok Koul was accompanied by State secretary, Mudassir Wani, BJP State media co-incharge, Sajid Yousuf Shah, senior leader GM Mir and BJP district president, Kupwara Rafiq Shah, senior party leader, Javaid Qureshi. The new entrants were warmly welcomed into the party fold with BJP Patkas.
Addressing the gathering, Ashok Koul said, “We welcome every individual who wishes to work for peace and development. It is encouraging to see ex-army personnel from Halmatpora also joining BJP. After serving the nation in uniform, they now want to serve the people through the democratic process.”
In a similar event held at Handwara, dozens of people from different political backgrounds joined the BJP in the presence of senior party leaders, including the former BJP district president, Javid Qureshi. The participants pledged their support to the party’s vision and leadership.
Ashok Koul termed the series of joining as a big boost to the BJP’s grassroots presence in the border district ahead of upcoming electoral activities.
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