Today, National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah exhorted the cadre across Jammu and Kashmir to remain steadfast in their resolve to serve the people and strengthen bonds of inclusiveness—the party’s political philosophy that has withstood the test of times.
“Emergence of National Conference as a big political force is an eyesore for elements opposed to J&K’s spirit of amity, brotherhood, harmony and inclusiveness”, Dr Abdullah said while reviewing the functioning of the party units in Pir Panjal and Chenab Valley regions of the Jammu Province.
Dr Farooq Abdullah said that massive support to the National Conference in every nook and corner of Jammu and Kashmir is reflective of the deep faith of the people in the party, which has met the challenges with courage and fortitude. The party’s strength emanates from the people at ground zero, and there is a need to channelise this support for the betterment of the people, irrespective of caste, creed, region or religion.
He said the National Conference had cherished the great values of the pluralistic ethos, a binding force between the regions and religions. He added that this spirit has to be sustained and promoted in a big way to keep the divisive forces at bay.
The NC President complimented party functionaries for mass outreach in their areas, saying this will further galvanise the party at the grassroots level. The politically empowered people hold the key to change, and given their sagacity and sense of understanding, the day is not far when they will become the masters of their destiny. He said the people were the real fountain of power, and the power is not to rule but to serve humanity. This has been the core of our political philosophy, he maintained.
Dr Farooq Abdullah complimented the people in general and the party cadre for their commitment to the secular ethos and hoped that this glorious tradition would continue to inspire the generations. He said unity in diversity is the real strength of Jammu and Kashmir, and “this is what has seen us overcome all the challenges”. He called for strengthening the cadre at all levels.
Besides Provincial President Mr Rattan Lal Gupta, those present in the meeting included Mr Khalid Najeeb Suharwardhy, Mr Abdul Gani Malik, Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Shah Bukhari, Mr Brij Mohan Sharma, Provincial YNC President Mr Aijaz Jan, Mr Bashir Wani, Mr Sajjad Shaheen, Mr Zaffarullah Rather, Mr Tanveer Kichloo and Muzaffar Khan.
