Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 4: BJP National Executive Member & former State President Shamsher Singh Manhas, while appreciating the role of whole timers (Puran kalik) in the party, said that they do not aspire to be kings but in true sense they are real “king makers”.
Manhas was addressing the first session of BJP Puran Kalik Sammelan at Trikuta Bhawan, Ambphalla, here, to ensure that these whole timers are able to render effective and result oriented services in their respective areas. The one day Sammelan has been conceptualized and formulated to reinvigorate whole timers of the party for the forthcoming challenging Assembly elections and to achieve party’s mission.
State general secretary (Org.) Ashok Koul, Punjab BJP State general secretary and Ex-Mayor of Jalandhar Rakesh Rathore and State Incharge of Cells Sat Sharma (CA).
Rakesh Rathore ex Mayor of Jalandhar who was a special invitee in the Samelan introduced the whole timers and to exchange his experiences of political work with whole timers.
Shamsher Singh Manhas said that the role of whole timer is very important in BJP as they devote their time and energy for society and Nation with a clear concept of working selflessly. It is the dedication, attitude and commitment towards the work which distinguishes them from other workers of the Party. He added that they rise above personal political aspirations, treat all equal and ensure appropriate utilization of capacities and qualities of a political activist.
Ashok Koul, while addressing two different sessions of the Sammelan, said that the BJP has the tradition of involving such people in the organizational setup who are voluntarily willing to serve the society and Nation through political party without political aspirations.
He said that the BJP has a good number of whole timers and in view of the forthcoming Assembly elections, their role is going to be very crucial and pivotal. A large number of youth motivated by patriotic feelings and urge to serve the society, are approaching BJP to become whole timers for the Party to achieve Mission 44+. He said that BJP whole timers are acquainted with the organizational work and they can manage the things more effectively. “Whole timers are real asset of the Party”, Koul said adding that they will not rest for next four months for achieving the mission.
Sat Sharma (C.A.), said that sitting together for complete one day under one roof and getting chance to listen to the experienced leaders of BJP and sister organizations will obviously add to the knowledge and prove to be of great importance for the Party during the elections. He said that whole timer remain behind the curtain but carves the political future of our party.