The Kashmir Pulse

PULWAMA — Continuing its "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its efforts in Jammu and the Kashmir Valley, with a focus on engaging with rural communities and urban wards.

In Jammu, a significant number of prominent leaders and hundreds of party workers have mobilized to further the campaign, while in the Kashmir province, BJP cadre have been active in various villages and urban areas.

As part of this drive, District Youth President BJP Pulwama, Rayees Ahmad Dar, accompanied by District Office Secretary Javaid Ahmad and Youth General Secretary Pulwama Raza Rehmani, visited Lajoora village in Pulwama.

They engaged with residents from diverse backgrounds, discussing numerous developmental projects and welfare schemes initiated by the BJP government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Their interactions included seeking feedback on the impact of these schemes on beneficiaries' lives, aiming to assess their effectiveness and address any concerns raised by the local populace.

The intensified "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" underscores the BJP's commitment to grassroots engagement and development initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir.

PULWAMA — Mohammad Lateef Bhat, the District President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Pulwama, spearheaded the commencement of the 'Gaon Chalo Abhiyan' in Pulwama on Friday, February 9, alongside his party members.

The initiative aims to foster grassroots engagement by conducting planning meetings across all districts, fostering collaboration with Mandal Samitis, and garnering support from Mandal Samitis for the District Samitis.

The 'Gaon Chalo Abhiyan' program encompasses several key initiatives, including the compilation of lists of Karyakartas in conjunction with Mandal Samitis, the appointment of a Sanjoyak in every village and urban booth, and the mapping of Pravasi Karya Kartas based on villages/booths.

Additionally, the initiative focuses on finalizing venues and dates for Mandal-level workshops, with a cap of 100 participants per workshop, and organizing assembly-level workshops where Mandal and assembly constituencies intersect.

In a statement to The Kashmir Pulse, Mohammad Lateef Bhat underscored the commitment of the BJP-led government to fostering progress and development. He emphasized the Central government's dedication to serving the impoverished, enhancing living standards for India's middle class, and implementing welfare schemes for farmers.

Mohammad Lateef Bhat further highlighted the government's achievements, including the allocation of over 3.63 lakh crore in ECGLS to bolster MSMEs, the operationalization of 74 airports since 2014, and the identification of more than 1537 projects with an approximate cost of 6.5 lakh crore for implementation. Moreover, the government has activated 5.47 lakh common service centres under the Digital India initiative.

Bhat also pointed out significant infrastructure endeavours, including the construction of 121 tunnels spanning 146.6 km and the identification of 500 destinations across 31 states as theme-based circuits to bolster infrastructure development in tourist destinations.

PULWAMA — Mohammad Lateef Bhat, the District President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Pulwama, reaffirmed the existence of a solitary party office in the district amid recent political tensions, particularly surrounding the activities of new party member Arshad Bhat.

Bhat clarified that the BJP maintains only one registered office in Pulwama, situated near the DC Office Pulwama, known to all party members, the public, and media outlets. He emphasized that the list of party members and key officials is available with the Pulwama Police and the CID Wing.

Addressing concerns over purported misrepresentations of party roles, Bhat urged members to cease unfounded rumours and adhere to official party guidelines. His statements come amid speculation regarding Arshad Bhat, who recently joined the BJP in December 2023.

Despite Arshad Bhat's absence from a recent party event, efforts were made to include him, according to Bhat. Expressing disappointment over Arshad Bhat's lack of engagement with the party office since joining, Bhat highlighted the expectation for all members to actively participate in party activities.

The assertions by Bhat follow the launch of the "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" campaign aimed at engaging with Pulwama residents. The campaign, commencing on February 7, 2024, seeks to connect with villagers and promote government schemes initiated under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, including the Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana and the Sukanya Yojana.

In contrast, Arshad Bhat launched his own "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" by visiting Wahibugh village in Pulwama district, where he emphasized the BJP's commitment to fulfilling Prime Minister Modi's vision for remote areas, including improved facilities and infrastructure.

Bhat expressed confidence in the BJP's potential to secure a third consecutive term in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

PULWAMA — The District President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, Mohammad Lateef Bhat, alongside General Secretary Mohammad Shafi Wani and Avtar Singh, spearheaded the inaugural "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" workshop at the Townhall in Pulwama.

During the event, Bhat declared that the campaign would commence on February 7, 2024, and extend for three days, during which dedicated BJP volunteers would embark on visits to every village in Pulwama to engage with residents.

Highlighting the impact of schemes initiated by the Modi-led government at the Centre, particularly on women, Bhat underscored the necessity of ensuring that all eligible individuals receive their entitled benefits.

He urged volunteers to work diligently, especially with parliamentary elections on the horizon, expressing confidence in the BJP's potential to secure a third consecutive term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bhat stressed the importance of reaching out to beneficiaries of various government schemes, including the Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana for farmers and the Sukanya Yojana for women.

The workshop saw the participation of key party figures, including Youth President Pulwama Rayees Ahmad Dar, Rajpora Constituency President Syed Israr, Constituency President Pulwama Raj Mohammad Wani, IT Incharge Amir Shafi, and Social Media Incharge Ishfaq Ahmad Mir.

Responding to inquiries regarding Arshad Bhat, Bhat noted his absence, stating efforts had been made to include him in the meeting. He expressed disappointment over Arshad Bhat's non-attendance, highlighting the party's anticipation and desire to support him following his affiliation with the BJP.