Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 26: All J&K Labana Samaj, under the leadership of president Ranjeet Singh Tohra, held a one-day convention at Sardar Palace, Kirpind (RS Pura).
The event, themed “Unity and Progress,” brought together community members from across Jammu and Kashmir to address critical issues and strategize on enhancing their political representation and influence in the State.
The convention primarily focused on the under-representation of the Labana community in the J&K Assembly, with attendees engaging in discussions on the recent delimitation exercise and advocating for a fair and inclusive approach that ensures adequate representation of the community. Participants also highlighted the challenges faced by Other Backward Classes (OBC) within the community, proposing solutions to address these challenges more effectively.
In addition to political representation, a significant portion of the discussions centered around the promotion of the Punjabi language. The convention emphasized the need for its recognition as an official language in Jammu and Kashmir and called for its introduction as a subject in primary schools, to be taught by qualified faculty.
President Tohra led the discussions, encouraging active participation from all attendees. The event served as a platform for community members to share their ideas and suggestions, fostering a collaborative approach to shaping the future of the Labana Samaj.
Notable attendees included several distinguished members of the District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committees (DGPC) from various districts, such as Ranvir Singh (Akhnoor), Gurmeet Singh (Samba), Vikramjit Singh (Samba), and Jagger Singh (Rajouri), among others. Their insights and contributions were invaluable in formulating the strategies discussed.
The convention concluded with a strong commitment to unity, progress, and the promotion of Punjabi language and culture.
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