Jammu, April 6:
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir unit marked the party’s 47th Foundation Day today with high-octane celebrations across the Union Territory. From the regional headquarters to remote border booths, party activists gathered to honor the party’s journey from its inception in 1980 to becoming the world’s largest political organization.
Key Highlights of the Celebration
The day was marked by a series of ceremonial events led by the top brass of the J&K leadership:
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Flag Hoisting: The party flag was unfurled at the Trikuta Nagar Headquarters, District and Mandal offices, and notably, at the individual residences of thousands of party workers.
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Leadership Presence: J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma CA, alongside General Secretary (Org) Ashok Koul, spearheaded the main events.
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Community Spirit: Celebrations included the distribution of sweets and localized booth-level gatherings to honor veteran activists.
“Nationalism and Service”: Sat Sharma Addresses Activists
Speaking at the Trikuta Nagar headquarters, Sat Sharma reflected on the party’s ideological foundation. He reminded the cadre that the BJP was established with the mission of uplifting the “last person in society.”
“The journey of the BJP reflects the dedication and sacrifice of its workers. Every BJP worker must act as an institution, committed to nationalism, service, and good governance to realize the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ under PM Narendra Modi,” Sharma stated.
He further led ceremonies at the Kachi Chawni District Office and the Jammu Border District Office, flanked by prominent leaders including MLA Gharu Ram Bhagat and Former Minister Sham Chaudhary.
A Renewed Pledge for Grassroots Strength
General Secretary (Org) Ashok Koul, who hoisted the flag at the Kashmir Displaced District in Durga Nagar, called on workers to treat the day as a “renewed pledge.”
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Booth-Level Focus: Koul emphasized that the party’s true strength lies in its disciplined, ideologically driven grassroots cadre.
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Mass Outreach: He urged workers to reach every household with the party’s message, ensuring the BJP’s presence is felt at every doorstep across the UT.
Prominent Leaders in Attendance
The celebrations saw a massive turnout of senior leaders and elected representatives, including:
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Former Legislators: Ashok Khajuria, Ashwani Sharma, and S. Charanjit Singh Khalsa.
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MLAs: Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat, and Devyani Rana.
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Office Bearers: Vice-Presidents Bharat Bhushan and Rakesh Mahajan; General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mahajan.
The event concluded with a call to action for all activists to strengthen the organizational structure at the booth level ahead of future electoral challenges, reaffirming their commitment to the party’s core nationalist values.
