Pulwama, Aug 30: The District Congress Committee (DCC) Pulwama on Sunday organised a political programme at Town Hall Pulwama under the banners of “Chhatron Ki Goonj” and “Chanda Chori”, raising questions over BJP policies and highlighting issues concerning students, democracy and the common people.
The programme was attended by senior Congress leaders, party functionaries, NSUI office-bearers and a large number of workers. Speakers criticised the BJP and alleged that the party had failed to address the concerns of students, youth, farmers and ordinary citizens.
During the programme, Ashiq Hussain Khanday and Abdul Qayoom, NSUI Block Presidents, along with senior workers and leaders from different political backgrounds, joined the Congress. A former District President of Janata Dal United (JDU) and senior workers associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also joined the party.
The new entrants were welcomed into the Congress fold by DCC Pulwama President Umer Jaan, who said the joining of leaders and workers from different political backgrounds reflected what he described as growing confidence in the Congress party and its commitment to democratic values and grassroots politics.
Umer Jaan said Congress would continue to raise the voice of students and youth and would not remain silent on issues affecting the people. He said the “Chhatron Ki Goonj” and “Chanda Chori” campaigns were aimed at highlighting what Congress described as anti-people policies and financial and political irregularities associated with the BJP.
Senior Congress leaders present on the occasion said the party remained committed to strengthening its grassroots organisation and providing workers and young people with a meaningful platform in public life.
The programme concluded with a call to Congress workers to remain united, strengthen the party organisation at the booth and block levels, and continue raising public issues through democratic means.
