NPP holds interactive meet with intellectuals
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 9: Accusing the political leadership of Jammu of demonstrating political cowardice in the face of “rule of whim” being run in the state by “an authoritarian regime”, NPP chairman and former minister Harsh Dev Singh today appealed the civil society to rise to the occasion so as to fill the gaps in effective representation of people of the Dogra land facing crisis of identity and culture.
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“The recent developments in the state have created uncertainty and fear in the minds of the people who are made to compromise with their rights as free citizens under the garbs of national interests,” said Singh.
“Can anyone be allowed to destroy the freedom that our ancestors/Dogra warriors fought to defend?’ questioned Singh. He said not only were restrictions imposed upon unfettered exercise of constitutional guarantees but Jammu region continued to be disregarded despite it having overwhelmingly supported the abrogation of Art 370 and allied provisions.
He was speaking in an interactive session with prominent notables of Jammu including academicians, lawyers, retired civil servants and representatives of various social organizations.
Urging upon the civil society to support pro Jammu parties without any fear, Singh said that Panthers Party alone was projecting the concerns of the highly aggrieved people of the incarcerated Dogra land who felt let down by their mandated leaders.
Maj Gen Goverdhan Singh Jamwal (Retd.) called upon the people of Jammu to unite for a better tomorrow. He emphasized the need for upholding the secular values for which our ancestors and Dogra warriors had made Supreme sacrifices. He said that the nefarious designs of the enemy could be defeated only through collective efforts of all sections of society.
Paviter Singh Judge (Retd.) laid stress on supporting all pro Jammu initiatives irrespective of the forum from which they emanated. He complemented the Panthers Party for its persistent struggle for ensuring Justice to the people of Jammu region. He called for holding such seminars on regular basis so as to create an awakening amongst the people of Jammu
Prof RD Sharma former Vice Chancellor Jammu University threw light upon the deteriorating standards in political system. He said that prejudiced and based approach of helmsman was responsible for various ills in the society.
Prof Posh Charak former HoD and Ex- Member of PSC also called upon the people of Jammu to come on a common platform to realize the aspirations of an otherwise marginalized Dogra land. She complemented NPP for raking up the issues of public.
Prominent among those who spoke on the occasion included KB Jandial Ex-Secretary to Govt, Prof Jai Kumar, Kiran Wattal Ex-Commissioner JMC, Sojanya Sharma Retd Director Local Bodies, Jagdish Singh Chib, MS Jamwal, DD Gorkha & PN Bali Retd CEs, Prof Sandoor Singh, Prof Sarla Kohli, Prof Hemla Aggarwal, Dr Arvind Raina, MS Katoch, Manish Sawhney, RS Billowria and others.
The participants unanimously resolved to work in co-ordination for the resolution of major issues confronting the people of Jammu especially, restoration of statehood to J&K, equitable treatment to both regions of Jammu and Kashmir, early holding of delimitation, eviction of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, disbanding the Toll Plaza of Sarore, enactment of domicile law, completion of developmental projects of Jammu including Artificial Tawi Lake project, Mubarak Mandi Heritage project, Cable Car project linking Bagh-e-Bahu and Mahamaya Temple, Smart City project, Development of Tawi River Banks, AIIMS project, Bus stand Multi Parking Complex, Raghunath Bazaar beautification project, Jumbo Zoo project, Metro project, besides construction of Flyovers to decongest the city of temples etc.
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