Jammu August 8 :(KNS) Giving a clarion call to the people of Jammu to rise above party affiliations, religion and caste to uphold the rights of the region and its sub regions, National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana today said that collective approach was imperative for fulfilment of the distinct urges and developmental aspirations of the region, saying these can neither be neglected nor relegated to back-burner.
"We have to carve out a better Jammu for inclusive strong Jammu and Kashmir, which will eventually make our great nation shining and vibrant”, the Provincial President said while addressing a public meeting at Pounichack in Raipur-Domana Constituency, adding that this land of warriors has all along played crucial role as a unifier and shown political will in maintaining high traditions of amity and brotherhood, even during most testing times.
Rana said the civil society, political leadership, socio-religious organization and intelligentsia can make a huge difference by coming together and drawing a roadmap for political empowerment of the Jammu region under the overall ambit of Jammu and Kashmir as a singular entity. They can pursue their political and societal commitments independently but when it comes to the interest of the Jammu region, they should be on the same page, he suggested, hoping that a common narative is need of the time.
“Divergence in political ideologies should not be allowed to impede convergence in the common agenda of the Jammu interest”, Mr Rana said while asserting that this is the least the present generation of those in public life can bequeath to the posterity. He said the coming generations should have a level playing field in respect of opportunities in governance besides resources. He said the history will judge the Jammu civil society by its actions and not just by assertions.
Mr Rana exuded confidence that the people in large will appreciate the importance of coming together for harmonious growth of the region. The youth have an important role in becoming the catalysts of change. The first and foremost challenge would be to pursue the agenda single-mindedly but at the same time forging amity between various regions, sub-regions and communities of J&K which has to be ensured at all costs”, he maintained.
Speaking on the occasion, National Conference OBC SC Cell Chairperson Babu Ram Pal stressed the need for further strengthening the communal harmony, saying that bonding between various segments of the society and regions holds promise for prosperous, progressive and united Jammu and Kashmir. He said social justice forms core of the democratic set-up and this should be ensured at all the levels and at all costs.
“Harmony is interlinked to justice for all and discrimination to none”, Babu Ram Pal said, adding that this principle should be the guiding philosophy for achieving the objective of class-less society.
District President Jammu Urban Mr Dharamveer Singh Jamwal also addressed the public meeting and urged the people to work towards betterment of Jammu and Kashmir. This can be achieved when unity, peace and tranquility will be maintained, he added.
On the occasion Mr Ajay Kumar, a social activist joined the party.
Prominent among those present on the occasion included Mr Nand Lal, Mr Varinder Lakhotra, Mr Yograj, Mr Rachpal, Mr Babi Panch and others.(KNS)