Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 14: BJP today made it clear that its struggle will continue against the authoritarian rule of NC-Congress coalition and the party will launch a sustained agitational programme in support of its demands after Independence Day which included early implementation of the demands conceded by the Government in the wake of Kishtwar incidents of August 9, immediate release of innocent persons under detention and further strengthening of VDCs who have played a commendable role in containing militancy.
This was stated by BJP State president, Jugal Kishore Sharma while talking to media persons here along with leader of Party Legislature Group & National Executive Member Ashok Khajuria, National Executive Member & State Chief Spokesperson, Dr. Jitendra Singh, State general secretaries Bali Bhagat, Kavinder Gupta, Rajiv Jasrotia and others,
Sharma congratulated the party workers and thanked the people of Jammu for the success of agitation against Kishtwar riots as a result of which MoS Home, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo was forced to resign, a judicial probe was ordered and Government also accepted the demand for assessment based compensation for the losses and damages suffered by the traders in the violence.
He said the people of Jammu know that BJP is the only political party capable of safeguarding their interest against discrimination and injustice meted to them through the hands of N C-Congress coalition. He assured that in future also, the BJP will continue to take up Nationalist issues including those related to security of minorities, VDCs and cross border militancy.
He warned those planning to disarm the VDCs in the State and said that BJP in cooperation with the nationalist people of the State will never allow these forces to succeed in their designs. The VDCs have done a commendable job in containing Pak sponsored terrorism and BJP is for further strengthening.
Jugal also appeal to the people of Jammu to celebrate the Independence Day tomorrow with full fervour and send a strong message to anti national forces. He said the party’s main function will be held at 10 AM tomorrow at City Chowk, Jammu.
Yudhvir Sethi, Balbir Ram Rattan, Rajesh Gupta, Ravinder Raina and Aseem Gupta were also present present in the press conference.