Srinagar, Feb 28 (KNS): : Jammu and Kashmir Youth National Conference provincial vice president Ahsan Pardesi on Friday said the idea of development is incomplete if any community is left behind, saying the socio-political emancipation and educational upliftment of Gujjar community has been the corner stone of NC's development agenda.
Addressing a meet of party workers, YNC delegates, block presidents convened by him here at Dara Faqir Gujree, Ahsan Pardesi said the National conference has always strived towards the upliftment of Gujjar community.
“We share a relation of trust with Gujjar community, which in acknowledgement of our services has lent support to us in our endeavors. Much of the ground work towards giving tribal stratus to the community was done during NC government. The community has risen up the ladder of development due to the efforts of successive NC governments from time to time. We have always fought for the interests of the indomitable tribal community. Our idea of development in inclusive, it does not discriminate on the grounds of region, religion and ethnicity,” he said.
Ahsan said the party has traditionally worked painstakingly to give voice to the Gujjar Community by ensuring them due representation. “The establishment of Gujjar-Bakarwal board, mobile schools and hostels has gone a long way in elevating the living standards of the community,” he said adding, “ our party whenever it was in power strived to fill the developmental gap between different communities.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel”
“The area has received a step motherly treatment for past years, with no infrastructure coming around. The hospital and other educational institutions in the area however were upgraded and developed due to the efforts of NC leadership. Much of the road infrastructure in the area was put up during successive NC led governments,” he said.
Ahsan while extolling the steadfastness and enthusiasm of local YNC delegates, Block Presidents and party functionaries said, “It is elevating to see you throng the meeting avenue despite inclement weather. Your large participation has reinstated your commitment
towards party leadership and ideals. I am overwhelmed to see your enthusiasm and persistence towards the party. The way you all upheld the party flag in the most trying times is commendable. It is our unity that will help us sail through the present trying times.”
On the occasion a resolution seeking immediate release of party president Dr Farooq Abdullah, Vice president Omar Abdullah, General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani including other incarcerated political leaders, activistics was passed on the occasion. He impressed upon the government to ensure restoration of road from Dalgate to Dara saying the area is a tourist hub. (KNS).