JAMMU: BJP Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired an organizational meeting at the party headquarters in Jammu to review preparations and strategize for the successful conduct of the Samrasta Yatra and Sant Sampark Abhiyaan, being organized as part of the programmes commemorating the 650th Birth Anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji.

The meeting was attended by BJP J&K General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, MLAs Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, Prof. Gharu Ram, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, Rajiv Bhagat, along with senior party leaders and organizational functionaries.

Ashok Koul, while addressing the meeting, reviewed the district-wise preparations for the upcoming programmes and emphasized that every organizational unit must work with dedication to ensure their grand success. He said that the Samrasta Yatra and Sant Sampark Abhiyaan are not merely organizational programmes but a social movement aimed at spreading the timeless message of equality, harmony, social justice, and human dignity propagated by Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji.

Koul directed party leaders to ensure that the programmes reach the grassroots level, covering every district, mandal, ward, booth, and village so that the teachings of Guru Ravidas Ji inspire every section of society. He stressed that BJP workers should actively engage with saints, social organizations, intellectuals, and members of all communities to strengthen the spirit of Samrasta (social harmony) and foster greater social unity.

He said that the party is committed to taking the ideals of great saints to the masses while working to build an inclusive and empowered society in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Baldev Singh Billawaria, Convenor of the Shree Guru Ravidas Samrasta Abhiyaan, said that detailed preparations have been made to ensure the effective execution of the programmes across Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed confidence that the campaign would receive enthusiastic public participation and further strengthen the message of social harmony.

Gopal Mahajan emphasized the importance of organizational coordination and urged party functionaries to work in close cooperation to make every programme meaningful and impactful at the grassroots level. Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal said that Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji's teachings continue to inspire society to rise above discrimination and work for equality and brotherhood. He appealed to party workers to actively participate in the programmes and ensure that the saint's inspiring message reaches every household.

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