Bhalla leads Jai Bharat Satyagrah March in Model Town

Will carry forward vision and values of architects of extraordinary Constitution: Bhalla

JAMMU, April  10: Divisive forces are attempting to turn our diversity against us but India will reject hatred and vicious agenda cannot go on any longer. This was stated by JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla while leading Jai Bharat Satyagrah March  in Ward -57 Model Town from Marakhri.  Prominent among those who joined March include Corporator Inderjeet Kour, Rajinder Singh Randhawa,  Ashok Kumar, Madan Lal, Janak Raj, Gurjeet Singg, Kuldeep Raj, Ramesh Lal, Waram Chand besides others.

Speaking on the occasion, Bhalla said under BJP rule, there is a palpable economic crisis brewing — joblessness among the youth, unbearable price rise, severe farm distress, and a complete corporate capture of the country’s wealth.”Today, even our plurality is under threat. Divisive forces are attempting to turn our diversity against us — different religions, communities, regions are being pitted against each other. These forces, which are only a handful in number, know that only when people feel insecure and scared can they sow the seeds of hatred for the ‘other’. But after Jai Bharat Satyagrah Yatra, I am convinced that this vicious agenda has its limits, and it cannot go on any longer,” he said.

Congress during its tenure created economic prosperity for everyone – right price for farmers’ produce, jobs for our youth, fair distribution of the country’s wealth, an enabling environment for MSMEs and entrepreneurs, cheaper diesel, a stronger rupee, and a gas cylinder for Rs. 500,” he said.The people of our country realise that they cannot reach their full potential unless they embrace our diversity and work shoulder to shoulder, he said. There is need to rise above caste, religion, language, gender, and all other differences that cause rifts in a society. Our greatness lies in our Unity in Diversity,” said Bhalla.We will carry forward the vision and values of those who gave us our extraordinary Constitution,” Bhalla said.

 Bhalla flayed the alleged propaganda launched by BJP leadership on making massive developments in J&K and said that reality is that only public miseries and chaos were created during the last nine years in J&K.He said that BJP is trying to divert the attention of public from basic issues.He further said that development works sanctioned by previous Government were put on halt by BJP led regime with no reasons.“People of J&K will never forgive BJP for killing their aspirations,” the Congress leader maintained appealing people to defeat the designs of BJP.He expressed confidence that people in J&K will ensure the victory of Congress candidates with a thumping majority whenever assembly elections are held.Bhalla said that Congress will not be cowed down by false propaganda unleashed by BJP as so far BJP led Government has only strengthened the corporate houses ignoring the poor and downtrodden sections of the country.

“Since BJP assumed power, the situation in J&K, which had improved to a largest extent due to efforts and friendly approach of UPA Government, started worsening and the peace initiative started earlier suffered immensely,” the Congress leader claimed.  He claimed that BJP is a party of rich people and industrialists and the neglected section of society should remember contributions of Congress in various welfare schemes for the neglected classes.  BJP Govt should admit its failures in Jammu and Kashmir, rather than running away from key roles and responsibilities betraying the people of J&K who elected them. He  said that BJP came to power by exploiting the sentiments of people of Jammu and when it came to deliver, they raised their hands. The people have seen the real face of BJP and would give it a befitting reply at the appropriate time.

Bhalla said that Congress has been fighting against divisive forces to protect the integrity and harmony of J&K. He said that Congress will not allow forces inimical to the communal harmony of J&K to divide regions by putting them against each other.He  highlighted the crucial role played by the party in gender equality and social justice, saying women have progressed whenever the party came into power in Jammu and Kashmir. He said, “People won’t forgive those who’ve robbed the region of its unique status, prized historical individuality and dignity.”“The BJP and its proxies will be punished by the people of J&K,” he added.He said there was anger brewing among people due to the bad policies of the current government.

Bhalla expressed serious concern over sufferings of Old age, widows and handicapped persons demanding the release of pension in their favour regularly and timely.He alleged that due to the non-serious attitude of the administration, particularly the Social Welfare Department they are facing difficulties in sustaining.Nobody from Govt paying any attention to their woes, they are being forced to agitate which is absolutely shocking.  In order to raise their issues at relevant platforms, they  met with the Governor’s Advisor, Director Social Welfare, but our issue continues to remain as it was,” he said.Due to non-release of pensions they are facing hardships due to which, they have to face tremendous difficulties in sustaining the life. They have to have money for the medicines along with other needs that they  have,” Bhalla said. Bhalla appealed the higher-ups to intervene into the matter and put end to their woes once for all. He appealed Lieutenant Governor and the Social Welfare Department not make them suffer for the want to money which is rightfully theirs and do the needful in getting the same released without any further delay,” Bhalla demanded.

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