Jammu, Jul 11 (KNS): Exuding confidence about National Conference forming government in Jammu and Kashmir on its own with absolute majority, Provincial President Devender Singh Rana on Thursday said that all permutations and combinations by opponents would fall flat as political chemistry developing on ground zero ahead of assembly elections will surprise all, especially the political pundits.
“Jammu and Kashmir is bubbling with enthusiasm to have a strong, stable and responsive government under the banner of National Conference”, Rana said while paying homage to Madr-e-Meharban Begum Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah on her 19th death anniversary at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here this afternoon.
The day-long women convention was organized by Women Wing Provincial President Satwant Kaur Dogra to commemorate the death anniversary of Madr-e-Meharban.
A two-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to the memory of Madr-e-Meharban.
Rana declared that National Conference would not need crutches to form the government as the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have made their mind to give a massive mandate to it since the coalition culture has proven detrimental to the interests of the state. The people, he said want good and responsive governance, jobs for youth, equitable development of all regions and sub-regions, vigorous implementation of welfare schemes, improving the quality of life of poor and weaker sections, politio-economic empowerment of marginalized segments of society especially the women.
“The track record of National Conference governments in the past stand testimony to its sincerity and ability to deliver on ground zero”, Rana added.
The Provincial President reiterated commitment of National Conference to 33 per cent reservation for women in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly once voted to power. This will be biggest tribute to Madr-e-Meharban, the champion of women emancipation and empowerment in the State. He said carving out a huge role for women in decision making and bringing them in the forefront to lead various disciplines will be in consonance with the mission of Begum Sahiba, which has to be accomplished with sincerity of purpose.
Making a fervent appeal to the people to maintain the glorious traditions of amity and tranquility by isolating disruptive and peace inimical forces, Rana said promoting brotherhood in the obtaining unfavourable atmosphere is need of the time. He called for preserving the unique character of unity in diversity of the state. “This has been the cherished agenda of Sher-e-Kashmir and Begum Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah who worked tirelessly all their life to strengthen the bonds of amity and brotherhood between communities and regions. He particularly referred to the role played by Madr-e-Mehrban in bringing about harmony, promoting female literacy, empowering women in different spheres and working towards the betterment of down-trodden segments of society, irrespective of caste, creed and colour. (KNS)