Jammu, Jan 10: Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President JKNC, on Wednesday called upon the party’s youth brigade to prepare for the upcoming polls in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the significance of active participation in the democratic process.
He urged the party cadre to engage with the electorate through grassroots efforts and community outreach, expressing confidence in the youth brigade’s pivotal role in shaping the political landscape during the elections.
Gupta also expressed deep concern over the “deterioration of democratic values and economic instability” in Jammu and Kashmir under the BJP’s nine years of rule at the Centre and its “proxy” government in the region.
Addressing a meeting of the Youth Wing of J&K National Conference from Chenab Valley and Jammu District, Gupta highlighted the challenges faced by the people, emphasizing the need for the central government to revisit its policies and engage in meaningful discussions with stakeholders.
Ajaz Jan, Provincial President of JKNC, shared concerns over the absence of elected representatives, stating that democracy in Jammu and Kashmir had come to a standstill with the completion of the tenures of elected Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members. Jan called for the immediate conduct of Urban Local Body (ULB) and Panchayat polls, emphasizing the vital role of the youth cadre in actively engaging with the public, addressing concerns, and remaining connected with the people until the elections are held.
Jan urged the government to prioritize and expedite the conduct of ULB and Panchayat polls to reinstate the democratic process in the state. The meeting was attended by various party leaders, including Abid Magrey, District Vice President Ramban, Sarshad Natnoo, Zonal President Youth Chenab Zone, Adhayan Sharma, Rahil Choudhry, Jai Singh, and others.
