Badrinath Sharma felicitated on appointment as JKAP Kissan Wing President for J&K UT

• Provincial President Manjit Singh praises Altaf Bukhari’s politics of truth, honesty and public service; leaders reaffirm commitment to farmers’ welfare and grassroots issues

JAMMU: Former Sarpanch Badrinath Sharma was today accorded a warm felicitation at the Gandhi Nagar office of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party after being appointed President of the party’s Kissan Wing for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The appointment was made on the directions of party President Altaf Ahmad Bukhari. The felicitation programme was led by Provincial President Manjit Singh in the presence of Senior Vice President Provincial and former MLA Faqir Nath along with several senior leaders and office bearers of the party.

Speaking on the occasion, Manjit Singh congratulated Badrinath Sharma on his new responsibility and expressed confidence that his long association with public service and grassroots leadership would greatly strengthen the party’s outreach among farmers and rural communities across Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that the appointment reflects the party leadership’s commitment towards empowering experienced and dedicated workers who remain connected with the common masses and understand the real issues being faced by people in villages and border areas.

In his address, Manjit Singh particularly highlighted the leadership qualities and political vision of Altaf Ahmad Bukhari, stating that he has always stood for the politics of truth, honesty, sincerity and transparent public service. He said that unlike traditional politics based on hollow promises, Altaf Bukhari has consistently raised public issues with seriousness and courage while working tirelessly for the welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the Apni Party leadership has continuously focused on addressing the concerns of farmers, unemployed youth, traders, daily wagers and other neglected sections of society, thereby earning the trust and respect of the common people.

Former MLA and Senior Vice President Provincial Faqir Nath also congratulated Badrinath Sharma and said that strengthening the Kissan Wing would further enhance the party’s efforts to highlight the problems of farmers and agriculturists. He stressed the need for collective efforts to ensure that the voices of rural communities are effectively represented and their genuine demands are taken up before the government. He also appreciated the dedication of party workers who continue to work at the grassroots level for public welfare.

Expressing gratitude to the party leadership, Badrinath Sharma thanked Altaf Ahmad Bukhari, Manjit Singh and other senior leaders for reposing faith in him and assigning him this important responsibility. He assured that he would work with full dedication and sincerity to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and raise the issues concerning farmers and rural populations across the Union Territory.

Among those present on the occasion were Vice President Provincial Arun Chibber, Secretary and Incharge Trade Wing Ajaz Kazmi, District Secretary and Incharge Minority Wing Balbir Singh, District President Jammu Urban Abhay Bakaya, District President Samba Raman Thapa, District President Rural (A) Pushap Dev Uppal, District President Rural (B) Adv. Harpreet Singh, senior leader Bodh Raj Bhagat, Provincial President Women Wing Pavneet Kour, Provincial Media Incharge Vaibhav Mattoo, Provincial Joint Secretary Mohd Asif, Senior Vice President District Jammu Neelam Gupta, Vice President District Jammu Joginder Singh, Secretary District Jammu Urban Sheekha Bhardwaj, Media Secretary District Jammu Devansh Sharma, District Organisation Secretary Yash Choudhary, Women Wing District President Rural Ritu Pandita, President Minority Wing District Rural Inder Pal Singh and senior leader Mohd Arif.