BJP specifies 1.3 Crore Rupees for Kargil development

Jammu, July 13: BJP Jammu and Kashmir specified a total of 1 Crore 30 Lakh Rupees for the specific development of Kargil region out of the funds available to party MLCs and MPs, this was disclosed in a press conference held at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar.

Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Shamsher Singh Manhas, MLCs Ashok Khajuria and Ramesh Arora addressed the press conference. MLCs Surinder Ambardar, Girdhari Lal Raina and former Minister Priya Sethi were also present in the press conference.

Shamsher Singh Manhas, while addressing the press conference, said that the BJP has always worked on the agenda for the development of all three regions of state. He said that it was observed that the area of Kargil needed more attention and resources for meeting out its requirements for wholesome development and the party was continuously working on the blueprint for developing the region. He said that 9 MLCs from BJP and 1 former Minister namely Priya Sethi will contribute 10 lakhs each for the development of region whereas he himself as an MP and MP from Leh Thupstan Chewang will contribute 15 lakhs each for the development of the region. He said that total 1 Crore 30 lakh Rupees will be dedicatedly spent to further the process of progress in Kargil region. He claimed that this will certainly help the party to work efficiently in the region and strengthen its organizational base. He also said that the other political parties alleged that BJP was only limited to Jammu region, but we have roots in every part of Jammu & Kashmir and progress of every region with no discrimination is party’s priority.

In reply to a question, he said that the allegation of other political party of attempts being made to divide it is just a cheap publicity stunt and said that alliance was made on the agenda of the alliance which was not fulfilled. He also enumerated various accomplishments achieved due to the efforts of BJP leaders like 174 kms road, 7 NH, Zojila tunnel, Billawar Road, Akhnoor Road etc. He also forcefully said that BJP will not allow any anti-National force to raise.

Ashok Khajuria said that BJP National President, Amit Shah, in his address at Jammu cleared that now the anti-National forces will come out of their holes and that is evident now. We do not care for power seat and denounce any such statement given by any party for their petty political gains. We framed an alliance to respect the mandate given by the public so that we can work more efficiently for the development process. Anybody who will speak with hatred against India will not be spared.

Ramesh Arora, said that as an alliance partner in government, BJP has taken every step for people’s welfare and equal development of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. We are totally supporting the Municipality elections and are ready to face the elections at any time, he said. He also said that BJP has always recognized 13^th July as black day.