A one-day meeting of the Working Committee of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference’s Kashmir Province was held at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subah Complex, under the chairmanship of Party President Dr Farooq Abdullah.
The meeting was attended by Party Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Cabinet Ministers Sakina Itoo and Javed Dar, members of the Working Committee, and specially invited leaders. The meeting was organised by Provincial President Kashmir Adv. Showkat Ahmad Mir.
During the marathon meeting, detailed discussions were held on the current political and administrative situation in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the issues and challenges faced by the people, party activities, organizational matters, and the future course of action, said a press release.
Participants highlighted public grievances from their respective areas, particularly economic distress, unemployment, and issues related to basic amenities. Information was also shared regarding ongoing party activities in different regions, public outreach programmes, and the difficulties being faced by party workers.
In his address, Dr. Farooq urged the members of the Working Committee to maintain strong grassroots contact with the people and play an active role in further strengthening the party. He said that the National Conference had faced numerous challenges in the past and had always emerged successfully due to public support. He added that the party had made financial and personal sacrifices to safeguard the interests of Jammu & Kashmir and would confront present challenges with the same determination.
Dr. Farooq said that the opposition’s misleading statements, false propaganda, and political theatrics could not weaken the National Conference because the party enjoys the unwavering support of the people. He stated that the National Conference has always represented the sentiments, aspirations, and emotions of the people and would continue to prioritize public interest above all else.
He directed party MLAs to rise above personal interests and make public service their top priority under all circumstances. He also instructed that the party membership drive be launched immediately and preparations for organizational elections be completed, emphasizing that active and genuine grassroots representatives should be brought forward.
Dr Farooq stressed the need to organize party conventions in every district, understand public grievances and demands, and take effective measures for their resolution.
He said that in constituencies where the National Conference does not have MLAs, Members of Parliament and concerned in-charges should actively work for resolving public issues and ensure fair allocation of development funds.
He emphasized the need to effectively highlight the government’s performance and public welfare initiatives, stating that despite serious challenges, the Chief Minister, ministers, and party representatives were continuously working for development and public welfare, but communicating these efforts to the people had become the need of the hour.
Addressing the meeting, Dr. Farooq said that attempts were being made to create obstacles in the path of Jammu & Kashmir’s development and public welfare projects, but the National Conference would confront these challenges steadfastly as it had done in the past. He also directed party leaders, office-bearers, and workers to create awareness among the public regarding the census alongside the membership campaign and educate people about its importance and usefulness.
Apart from others, representatives of the minority, women’s, trade union, and youth wings also participated in the meeting.
