Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 17: Keeping in view the interests of the public, furthering the activities of party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu South conducted an introductory meeting of, BJP Kissan Morcha here, today.
The meeting was chaired by BJP district Jammu South president, Rekha Mahajan and addressed by ex MLA, Prof Garu Ram Bhagat, district general secretary, Akash Chopra, district vice president and Prabhari, Kissan Morcha, Tarsem Sharma, Mandal president, RS pura-Miran Sahib Vikram Sandhu, district spokesperson, K L Sharma, district team and Morcha and Mandal presidents.
The meeting was organized under the leadership of president, Kissan Morcha, district Jammu South, Gurdeep Packaya.
Rekha Mahajan said that the farmers are venerable and adorable like the soldiers, guarding the borders of the country. She said Kissan Morcha is an important part of the party and plays crucial role to build a strong bond between general public and the party. She said, farmers do a lot of sacrifices to feed the countrymen and added that farming and securing the borders are equally important, which enrich the soul of the country.
Rekha said that if the villages are prosperous and self-reliant, then the country itself will become prosperous and self-sufficient. She said that agriculture is priority of Government led by Narendra Modi as it is the backbone of our economy. She said that there is a need to pioneer the agriculture sector because the traditional economy of agriculture and villages is the biggest strength of the country.
She highlighted that today youth, retired employees, and people associated with the corporate sector are also coming forward for farming. People’s interest in organic and natural farming is also increasing. “There has been a record export of agricultural products worth more than Rs. 4 lakh crore, unprecedented work done in the agriculture sector during the Modi Government Rekha, said.”
Ex-MLA Gharu Ram said, no matter how adverse the situation, agriculture always proves helpful for our economy. He said that the merchant-entrepreneur should give the maximum price of agricultural produce to the farmer. This will not only make farmers prosperous but also inspire the next generation to do farming. He encourages Kissan Morcha workers to connect with all segments of society and contribute to the development of the country.