Jammu, March 10:
The All Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) has announced a major 72-hour peaceful hunger strike starting March 15, aimed at pressing the government to address long-standing grievances in the Nagrota Assembly Constituency.
The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting of prominent citizens held today at the Narsingh Mandir in Jindra. Led by AJKPC President Anil Sharma, the agitation marks a significant escalation in the community’s push for administrative attention.
The Protest Roadmap
The “Anshan” (hunger strike) is designed as a phased movement to allow the government time to respond.
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Commencement: Sunday, March 15, at 12:00 Noon.
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Location: Narsingh Mandir, Jindrah.
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Initial Duration: 72 hours (3 days).
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Extension Clause: If no dialogue is initiated by the administration within the first 72 hours, the strike will be extended for another 3-day cycle.
“Non-Political and Disciplined”
In a notable move to maintain the integrity of the movement, the AJKPC has issued strict guidelines for participants. The organizers emphasized that the focus remains strictly on the genuine demands of the people, rather than political rivalry.
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No Sloganeering: Participants have resolved not to raise slogans against any specific political party.
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Open Invitation: The protest site is open to all. Any MLA, Member of Parliament, or Minister is welcome to visit, listen to the grievances, and receive a formal memorandum.
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Civil Society Support: While the protest is under the AJKPC banner, support from all political affiliations and civil society members is encouraged.
| Feature | Details |
| Lead Organizer | Anil Sharma, President AJKPC |
| Primary Goal | Redressal of Nagrota Constituency issues |
| Method | Peaceful Hunger Strike (Anshan) |
| Administrative Step | Formal representation to be submitted to DC Jammu |
| Status | Scheduled to begin March 15 |
Official Stance
The AJKPC leadership stated that the doors for communication remain open. “If the Government or the concerned administration initiates dialogue within this period and takes steps towards addressing the demands, the agitation may be called off,” the statement read.
A formal representation is expected to be delivered to the Deputy Commissioner of Jammu in the coming days to officially notify the authorities of the planned demonstration.
