Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 12: In a significant move, prominent political and social activist Jatinder Singh Lucky, former Vice Chairman of Cantonment Board Jammu along with supporters has joined the National Conference.
The joining ceremony took place at the residence of Dr Farooq Abdullah in Bathindi, Jammu, in the presence of Omar Abdullah, former Chief Minister and party vice president and Ajay Kumar Sadhotra- former Minister and additional general secretary; Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Provincial secretary Jammu and Shafqat Watali, ex-IGP and senior party leader.
Omar Abdullah welcomed Jatinder Singh Lucky and his associates into the National Conference fold, expressing confidence that their joining will further strengthen the party at the grassroots level and boost morale for the restoration of democratic rights in Jammu & Kashmir.
He highlighted the contribution of the Late TS Wazir and expressed hope that Jatinder Singh Lucky would fill the void left by his demise, further endorsing Lucky’s concerns and discussing reservation for the minority Sikh community in J&K.
Omar emphasized the importance of strengthening the party base at the grassroots level. He called upon Jatinder Singh Lucky and other newly joined members to actively participate in public forums and address the general issues facing the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He reiterated the National Conference’s commitment to democracy, secularism, and communal harmony, stressing that by actively engaging with the public and addressing their concerns, the party can further solidify its support base and contribute to the betterment of the region.
Watali, while initiating the proceedings, introduced S. Jatinder Singh Lucky and his associates to the senior party leadership, emphasizing the importance of uniting the people of Jammu & Kashmir to uphold democracy and secularism in the region.
Expressing gratitude, Lucky thanked Omar Abdullah and the entire senior leadership of NC for welcoming him into the National Conference. He highlighted various issues of the Jammu region, particularly addressing discrimination against the minority Sikh community, unemployment, and the political uncertainty prevailing since August 5, 2019.
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