Work in accordance with ideological principles: Chugh to party men
Avtar Bhat
JAMMU, Sept 14 : Maintaining that Jammu and Kashmir is not just a region but the ideological soul of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Union Minister in PMO with independent charge of Ministries of Science & Technology and Earths Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh today declared that sacrifices made here by the party men since partition have written chapters of India’s political history that continues to guide the party’s mission.
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Addressing BJP workers during an organizational workshop here, he delivered an impassioned speech that blended history, politics and a call for unwavering dedication.
Terming the BJP Karyakarta of Jammu & Kashmir is different from others, the Minister said this is the land which inspired the growth of Bharatiya Jan Sangh and carries the imprint of the party’s first major campaign launched by Syama Prasad Mookerjee and subsequently his supreme sacrifice which ignited the torch of nationalism symbolised by the party’s then symbol “Diya or Deepak”. “BJP Karyakartas of J&K are the torchbearers of Mookerjee’s legacy, which is for us both a privilege as well as a challenge”, he added.
Dr Jitendra Singh reminded workers that it was in Jammu & Kashmir where nationalist icons like Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pandit Prem Nath Dogra sowed the seeds of resistance against secessionist and separatist forces. Their sacrifices, he said, dismantled the special status that kept J&K away from the national mainstream for decades and paved the way for the abrogation of Article 370 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
“Every BJP worker must remember—we are not here by accident. We are here because before us, three generations of Karyakartas have devoted their lives and stood against injustice”, Dr Jitendra Singh said.
In sharp contrast, Dr. Jitendra Singh targeted the Congress and National Conference, (NC) accusing them of clinging to expedient politics and opportunism. “For decades, the Congress, NC and their allies ruled this land only to serve themselves. The moment power slipped from their hands, they collapsed like a house of cards. But BJP survived without power for decades because we are not power brokers, we are nation builders,” he asserted, receiving thunderous applause from party workers.
The Minister also underscored how, under Prime Minister Modi, Jammu has regained its dignity and rightful place in India’s development story. He pointed to landmark projects like AIIMS Jammu, IIT Jammu, and new highways as proof that the Modi Government delivers without bias. “Today, Jammu stands tall as an equal stakeholder in India’s destiny,” he said.
Calling upon workers to embrace a larger vision, Dr. Jitendra Singh cautioned against the dangers of complacency and short-term ambition. “More than 70 percent of Indians are under the age of 40. They expect from us, sincerity and delivery” he said.
Dr Jitendra Singh further emphasized that the BJP is not just a political party but a movement with a mission. “When we walk into a village, when we speak to a farmer, when we meet a youth preparing for competitive exams, we must remember that we carry the hope of millions. We are the torchbearers of Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat —a developed India that the world will look up to,” he said.
Dr Jitendra Singh urged party workers to strengthen booth-level organization, connect with youth and expose the failures of the opposition. “History has given us opportunity, and we cannot afford to be complacent”, he concluded, leaving the gathering energized and motivated.
Party general secretary and in- charge J&K and Ladakh UTs, Tarun Chugh while addressing the workshop exhorted the BJP leaders to work in accordance with the party’s strong ideological principles of nation first with all Indians as one family. He said on the basis of this principle the founder of Bharatiya Jansangh, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee laid down his life in J&K and BJP activists should feel proud of representing an organization with more than 15 crore primary members.
Tarun Chugh, said that Jammu & Kashmir along with other Northern States of India has witnessed huge losses due to the incessant rains and subsequent flash floods, and also noted that the entire nation stands in solidarity with them, while the BJP leadership from other States has started pouring in relief material to J&K for the flood-affected areas. He asked the BJP cadre to understand the socio-political scenario of J&K in more depth to resolve the diverse issues faced by the people. He lambasted the other political parties for working for their own benefits and not for the nation. He said that Dr. Hedgewar stressed on building personalities with integrity and laid the strong foundation of the nationalist organization RSS, which later paved the way for the world’s largest political party, BJP.
The workshop was inaugurated by Tarun Chugh, national general Secretary BJP and Prabhari J&K, Union Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh, Sat Sharma, president J&K BJP, Sunil Sharma, LoP (J&K Assembly), Ashok Koul, general secretary (Org), J&K BJP, Dr. Narinder Singh, MLA & BJP national secretary, Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP (Lok Sabha), and Baldev Singh Billawaria, general secretary.
Sat Sharma, while addressing the workshop, said that there should be complete synchronization among all party leaders at every level. He said that the workshop should serve the purpose of setting goals for all leaders with renewed energy. He added that party leaders should take inspiration from the lives of Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who laid down their lives for the nation and taught the world lessons like Integral Humanism. He also complimented J&K BJP for being at the forefront in helping flood-affected people and called for their efforts towards the achievement of Mission Viksit Bharat by 2047. He highlighted the transformation of J&K from the era of stone-pelting to a laptop-savvy generation.
Sunil Sharma, while addressing, laid out the overview of the workshop before the party leaders. He said that the task may be new but the nationalist goal remains the same for all leaders with new responsibilities. He asked everyone to serve their responsibilities with dedication, especially in the regionally and linguistically diverse J&K.
Ashok Koul provided a detailed insight into the organizational working while highlighting every office-bearer’s individual role and its importance in the organization and society. He asked party leaders to work intensively to take the party ideology and public welfare schemes to the people.
Dr. Vikrant Sharma, RSS Prant Seh-Sanghchalak, spoke on Panch-Parivartan to strengthen the cultural and social fabric of India.
Priya Sethi, party vice-president, spoke on the people-friendly reforms in GST.
Sanjita Dogra, general secretary, spoke on the benefits of Atma Nirbhar Bharat and its relevance in strengthening the nation.
Gopal Mahajan, general secretary, spoke on the ‘Seva Pakhwada’ to be observed from 17th September to 2nd October in connection with the celebration of PM’s birthday.
Abhijeet Jasrotia, spokesperson, and Dr Makson Tickoo, Social Media incharge, Gourav Balgotra, IT incharge, and Tilak Raj Gupta also shared their views.
An exhibition was inaugurated at BJP Headquarters earlier by the party leadership. The workshop proceedings were conducted by BJP general secretary, Baldev Singh Billawaria and the vote of thanks was presented by general secretary, Anwar Khan. The welcome note was delivered by district president Naresh Singh Jasrotia.
BJP State office bearers, Morcha presidents district prabharis, district presidents, and district seh-Prabharis participated in the workshop.
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