Samba, Apr 17: Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party Vice President and former minister Surjeet Singh Slathia on Wednesday said the Union Territory is at the threshold of mega transformation after large-scale investments pouring in various sectors and focus shifting on holistic development and implementation of welfare schemes.
Welcoming new entrants into BJP in village Nehari in Block Sumb Samba here, Slathia said the initiatives underway will open up vistas of opportunities in terms of jobs and economic upliftment across the Union Territory.
“Rapid industrialization and infrastructure upgradation is the preamble for Naya Jammu and Kashmir under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he said.
Slathia referred to the cherished agenda of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and said the BJP is working towards realizing this vision by ending discrimination and ensuring holistic development of all the regions and sub-regions irrespective of caste, creed and religion.
He said the BJP is a mass movement, standing for empowerment of the people and support from all sections of society. Public goodwill and support are the biggest strength that enables the party to fight for the just cause of the marginalised segments and stands steadfast in resolving issues confronting them, he said, adding that as a result of sustained efforts, the BJP has emerged as a force to reckon with.
Singh said the BJP’s focus would be to usher Jammu and Kashmir into a new phase of progress and development with restoration of complete normalcy and peace remaining a focal point. “The BJP is committed to addressing the issues of the youth, the marginalized and weaker sections besides women,” he said, adding that the party will ensure to remove the disparity between region and sub-regions with regard to allocation of funds for development and opportunities to flourish.
The Pradesh Vice President said the BJP has paved the way for the people to have access to all the privileges, rights and facilities available to their fellow citizens across the country. “This is something not known in this part of the country due to wrong policies adopted over the decades,” he said, adding that continued support of the people to the BJP will help expedite the development and make Jammu and Kashmir part of the country’s growth story.
