Slathia terms participatory democracy as mantra for Atmanirbhar Bharat

SAMBA: Pradesh BJP Vice President and former minister Surjeet Singh Slathia today underscored the significance of participatory democracy, saying this is the only Mantra for realizing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing the Karykartas and functionaries at Sangwali Mandi Samba, under the BJP’s Jan Samvad Abhyan, Slathia said the public outreach campaign allows for a dynamic exchange of ideas, fostering a culture of inclusivity and responsiveness, the party’s core philosophy to involve the people at the grassroots level in the decision-making process.

“By establishing a direct line of communication at the grassroots level, the BJP aims to understand the concerns, aspirations, and feedback of the people”, Slathia said, adding that this enables in devising policies and programmes for the uplift of people and holistic development of the various areas. He dwelt in length the milestones achieved by the PM Modi led government during the past over nine years for steering the nation on the path of becoming an economic power.  Already India is the fifth economy globally and given the resolve of the Prime Minister India is destined to become the third economy of the world during the third successive term of Yashasvi Narendra Modi, he added.

Referring to the ongoing campaign, Slathia described it as a significant initiative that embodies the essence of grassroots democracy and political engagement. It also recognizes that the strength of a democracy lies in the active participation and informed choices of its citizens, he said, hoping that the sagacious people of Jammu and Kashmir will utilize this platform to express their views, share their grievances, and actively contribute to the democratic process. The BJP’s commitment to open dialogue reinforces the idea that governance is a collective responsibility and that every citizen’s voice matters, he added.

On this occasion, prominent sociologist-political activists Rajeshwar Singh, Arun Singh, Jeevan Singh, Deepak Singh, Ajay Singh, P. D Singh, Arvind Singh along with their supporters joined the BJP.

Welcoming the new entrants in the party fold, Slathia said that the BJP is a mass movement that stands for national integration and service of the people. This spirit makes the BJP as a party with difference that believes in the concept of ‘Nation First’. He hoped that with the joining of the public-spirited activists, the BJP will be further strengthened at the grassroots level.

Prominent among those present on the occasion included President BJP Samba Kashmira Singh, Naresh Singh District General Secretary BJP Samba, Mandal President BJP Samba Ankush Mahajan, Vice President MNC Samba Rajni Sambyal, Corporator Raj Singh, Narinder Singh, Sanjeev Padha, Naresh Amba,  Rajeshwar Singh Bika and others.