NC committed to protect rights of depressed classes, ensure social justice: Rattan Lal Gupta

Encourages new members to strengthen NC’s movement for social justice

JAMMU, Feb 7: Reaffirming the National Conference’s unwavering commitment to the upliftment of marginalized sections, Provincial President J&K National Conference, Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta today asserted that the NC Government headed by the dynamic Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, will fully safeguard the rights of the depressed classes and ensure social justice.

He was addressing a  programme organized by the party’s SC Cell at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. The programme, led by Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell.

Rattan Lal Gupta highlighted the landmark initiatives of the National Conference for socio-economic empowerment, particularly the revolutionary ‘Land to Tiller’ Act introduced by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, which granted land ownership to the landless, uplifting thousands of poor farmers and ensuring their dignity. He emphasized that it was the NC government that established institutions like the SC Financial Corporation and SC BC Development Boards, aimed at the economic empowerment of weaker sections.

Lamenting the plight of the underprivileged, the senior NC leader said that unemployment is rising, and weaker sections were systematically neglected. He criticized the previous government for doing nothing for the upliftment of the depressed classes during their nearly ten-year rule in Jammu and Kashmir. “For a decade, the weaker sections of society were ignored, with no concrete policies or initiatives aimed at their socio-economic development. The institutions meant to uplift the SC community were left defunct by the earlier government and no significant welfare measures were implemented,” he stated.

Rattan Lal Gupta asked the youth  to actively contribute to the National Conference’s mission of uplifting the depressed classes and ensuring social justice. He urged them to work at the grassroots level to spread awareness about the party’s historic contributions. 

The Provincial President emphasized that under Omar Abdullah’s leadership, the NC government is committed to restoring the dignity, rights, and economic security of the weaker sections. He encouraged the Youth, Women folk and members of the community to be the voice of the underprivileged and strengthen the party’s movement for equitable development in Jammu and Kashmir. “The National Conference has always been the torchbearer of social justice. We are the only party with the will and determination to fight for the rights of the underprivileged,” he asserted.

Speaking on the occasion, Vijay Lochan, Chairman of JKNC SC Cell, lauded the National Conference’s historic role in safeguarding the interests of depressed classes. He said that while the previous regime overlooked the SC community’s concerns, NC remains steadfast in its commitment to their upliftment.

“NC has always stood for justice, equality, and dignity of all. Under Omar Abdullah’s leadership, the party will continue to champion the cause of social justice and ensure a better future for the marginalized,” he added. On this occasion Mr Vijay Lochan nominated Mr Ramesh Lal Motton as District President Jammu Urban SC Cell JKNC.

Those who were present included: Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Bimla Luthra former MLA and State Vice President Women wing, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Mohinder Kumar Rana Joint Secretary Central Zone,Jeet Raj, Lokesh Kundal, Jagdish Lokhotra, Manjeet Ram, Shami Kumar, Treshan Pal Bali, Rajinder Singh, Rinku, Sonu, Nasib Singh Satpal and others.