Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 30: Karan Singh Wazir, the newly selected Chairman of the All J&K Transport Welfare Association, paid his respects at the revered Gurudwara Sant Mela Singh Digiana Ashram in Jammu. He sought blessings from Mahant Manjit Singh Ji of Dera Nangali Sahib, underscoring his commitment to addressing the longstanding issues faced by the region’s transport sector. With an unwavering focus on welfare, Wazir promised a transformative approach to bring relief and growth for transport operators in Jammu and Kashmir.
As he stood before Mahant Manjit Singh Ji, Wazir shared his recent discussions with prominent political figures, including Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Transport Minister Satish Sharma, in his quest to voice the concerns of transporters. He expressed his resolve to tackle challenges that have lingered, particularly those affecting truckers, bus operators, minibus drivers, tipper owners, matador operators, and even the smaller yet essential Auto and E-rickshaw communities.
During their meeting, Wazir outlined his frustration over two years of unfulfilled promises made to the transport sector. “The welfare of our transporters has been ignored,” he said emphatically. “For two years, our issues have remained on paper – mere formalities that result in photo-ops without substantial outcomes. This has to change, and I assure you that I will make it my mission to bring real solutions.”
Alongside the blessings, Wazir received a powerful reminder from Mahant Manjit Singh Ji to carry forward the legacy of his father, Tarlochan Singh Wazir, a highly respected figure among the transport community. Mahant Ji offered his heartfelt support, praising the Wazir family’s unwavering dedication to the transport sector and recognizing the deep connection between the Sikh community and the transportation trade. “The Sikh community has a long-standing bond with this sector,” Mahant Ji remarked, encouraging Wazir to strengthen this legacy and work tirelessly for the well-being of transport operators across the state.
The new chairman, joined by a team of prominent transporters-including Chief Patron Mohinder Singh, Vijay Chib, President of the Oil Tankers Association Ranjit Singh and transport leaders like Bharat Bhushan-acknowledged that he held the “unconditional support” of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the Bar Association of J&K. Additionally, he highlighted the solidarity extended by transport operators in the Kashmir valley, promising to unify the transport community across the region.
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