Party holds Gujjar-Bakarwal Conference
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: A one-day conference of the Gujjar-Bakarwal community was organized by the National Conference (NC) at party office with the aim to addressing the issues and challenges faced by the Tribal population in the Union Territory.
The conference was presided by Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial president Jammu in which Javed Ahmad Rana, Minister was the chief guest and Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister guest of honor. Javed Iqbal MLA Budhal, Khurshid Ahmad MLA Gulabagarh and Pyare Lal Sharma MLA Inderwal also graced the occasion.
The meeting began with Ch. Bashir Khatana and Ch. Salam Din highlighting the plight of the Tribal population over the last decade under the BJP-led administration, which they said had failed to address the socio-economic challenges faced by the Gujjar-Bakarwal community.
Speaking on the occasion, Javed Rana reaffirmed JKNC’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and upliftment of the Tribal community. He emphasized the importance of empowering Tribal youth through education, skill development, and employment opportunities. He assured that a future JKNC-led government would take concrete measures to bridge the gaps created by the previous administration.
Rana further said that govt will take due care of the demands put forth in the conference such as implementation of Forest Act, transportation for the movement their livestock, construction of cattle sheds after every 25 Kms on the way of hilly areas for their safety, seasonal schools where they move in clusters. He assured the tribal community present in the meeting that issued raised by them in the meeting would be looked into sympathetically.
MLA Budhal Javed Iqbal called for immediate policy interventions to address the pressing issues faced by the Tribal community, including access to basic amenities, healthcare, and education.
MLA Gulabgarh Kurshid Ahmad and Pyare Lal Sharma MLA Inderwal highlighted the lack of infrastructure in Tribal areas and urged the community to unite under the leadership of JKNC. They added, “We need to ensure that the Gujjar-Bakarwal community receives its rightful share of development and representation in governance.”
Rattan Lal Gupta, in his address, criticized the BJP government for abandoning the inclusive policies initiated by the previous NC governments. “The BJP regime has marginalized the Tribal population, depriving them of basic rights and benefits,” he added.
Many party leaders and workers were present on the occasion.
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