Omar Govt committed to address youth concerns, empowerment: Ajay Sadhotra

Funds meant for people’s welfare not utilized effectively under previous regime, says Rattan Lal

JAMMU January 17^th : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to addressing the concerns of the youth and ensuring their empowerment.

This was stated by Ajay Sadhotra, senior NC leader and former Minister, during a meeting with newly joined youth at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan in Jammu.

Sadhotra highlighted the increasing unemployment rates in the region and underscored the need for a robust policy framework to generate job opportunities for the youth. He said, “The National Conference government, led by Omar Abdullah, remains committed to creating employment avenues and ensuring sustainable development for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.”

Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of J&K National Conference, also spoke at the event and expressed concern over the previous administration’s neglect of youth-focused initiatives. He said, “During the past decade, the youth of our region faced immense challenges, and funds meant for their welfare were not utilized effectively. The NC is committed to ensuring that these resources reach those who need them the most.” He further criticized the past governance for its failure to utilize funds from central-sponsored schemes, which led to their lapsing in the previous years. Youth were deprived of crucial government schemes and opportunities. Under the leadership of Omar Abdullah, the NC government is determined to reverse this trend and bring tangible benefits to our youth,” Gupta   emphasized

Rattan Lal Gupta also lauded the leadership of Jatinder Singh Lucky and Gurmeet Singh for their relentless efforts in motivating youth to join the National Conference. Their work, along with the leadership of Karan Singh and Harmeet Singh, has played a pivotal role in strengthening the party’s presence among the youth of the region.

Sheikh Bashir Ahmed, Provincial Secretary of NC, encouraged the newly joined members to unite and strengthen the foundation of the party. He said, “As we continue to work for the betterment of our people, I urge the youth to play a crucial role in fortifying the base of the National Conference and contribute to the region’s progress.”

The meeting concluded with a call to action for the youth to actively participate in the democratic process and work towards a brighter future for Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of the National Conference.

Those who joined the party fold include:- Karanjeet Singh Harminder Singh, Gurjeet Singh, Pawandeep Singh, Jagdish Chander, Vishal Chandok, Vimal Kumar, Harjeet Singh, Farooq Ahmad Malik, Baljeet Singh, Tawanjeet and others.

Those who were present included: Bimla Luthra former MLA, Pardeep Bali Provincial Secretary Jammu, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Laxmi Datta Senior leader, S. Gurnam Singh Block President Jammu West, Sapna Gill Block President Jammu East Women Wing, Rajeshwar Singh, Gourav Kapoor, Jaseen Malik District President Samba YNC,  Parbhat Kapai, Rakesh Kumar, Ashanand District Joint Secretary Jammu Province,  Raman Kousal  and others.