Jammu, May 01: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday commended the determination of working classes, saying that the party will continue to work for the welfare of fixed-income groups and daily wagers including artisans.
He said this while addressing a function commemorating International Workers Day at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. The event was organised by the labour union leader Thakur Nar Singh.
On the occasion, Dr Farooq appreciated the toil of workers from organised as well as unorganised sector and said, “We celebrate 1st May as Labour Day around the globe; however the indigenous struggle of our own people at Zaldagar, and silk factory is often forgotten. The history of political struggle in Jammu & Kashmir has been watered by the sacrifices of the working classes. Zaldagar and Silk factory agitations during the last century gave vent to a massive people’s movement led by Sher-e-Kashmir. We as a sensible community should commit to memory the supreme sacrifice rendered by those martyrs.”
He added, “As far as NC is concerned, we remain committed to the welfare of the working classes. We will continue to air their concerns at all appropriate forums. They aren’t alone in their struggle. NC is and will continue to shoulder their concerns.”
