Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 24: BJP State president, Ravinder Raina (MLA), today stressed on the role of minorities of India and termed their contribution very vital for nation’s progress. He was addressing a programme organized by BJP State Minority Morcha at party Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, here.
BJP State general secretary, Yudhvir Sethi and State secretary, Sanjay Baru were also present on the occasion. The meeting was chaired by Morcha State president , Sadiq Khan.
Ravinder Raina, while addressing the meeting, welcomed all the leaders of Minority Morcha and praised the efforts of minorities in building new India right from the period of Sikh Gurus to freedom struggle of India. He termed the contribution of minorities as extremely vital for nation’s progress.
He also stressed on the role of Minority Morcha in the strengthening of organization. He further asked the gathering to participate in number large in upcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies elections and defeat the communal and anti-national forces.
Yudhvir Sethi, in his address, laid stress on the role of Minority Morcha in representing the issues of minorities in the party. He prompted the Morcha leaders to work dedicatedly within the society, which will strengthen the party. He also said that PM Modi has initiated number of welfare schemes for the minorities and asked the Morcha leaders to take them to the targeted population.
While speaking on the occasion, Sadiq Khan lauded the BJP State president and termed him as young firebrand leader. He complimented him for having faith in Minority Morcha. He asked all Morcha members to work with dedication to strengthen the hands of BJP in forth coming elections. He also said that the minority communities feel indebted to BJP and will strengthen the hands of PM Modi in approaching Parliamentary elections.
Other leaders present on the occasion were Avtar Singh, Sheikh Bashir Ahmed, Harbinder Singh, Muneera Tantray, Haji Taj Khan, Harpal Singh, Assad Mallick, Ashok Singh, Inderjit Singh, Randhir Singh, Irfan Chowdhary, Virendeep Singh, Foja Singh, Abbas Khan, Sophia Madam, Raja Bibi, Rafiya Mallick and other workers.