Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sep 20: As a part of the ongoing campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections, Arvind Gupta, senior BJP leader and candidate for the Jammu West constituency today paid obeisance at Guru Ravi Dass temple and sought blessings for his victory.
Addressing the gathering, Gupta accused the NC-Congress alliance of depriving marginalized sections of society for decades in Jammu and Kashmir.
He emphasized how Article 370, before its abrogation, was used as a tool by successive governments to deliver step-motherly treatment to various communities in the region.
“This controversial Article not only isolated Jammu and Kashmir from the mainstream but also hindered the region’s development by denying equitable opportunities to marginalized groups,” he said.
Gupta praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the historic decision to abrogate Article 370, which he said has brought equal opportunities for all, especially the weaker sections of society.
“The policies implemented by the Modi government have empowered the marginalized, providing them with the means to uplift their socio-economic status,” he added.
Gupta further highlighted that the welfare schemes initiated by the Modi government, which have been instrumental in improving the quality of life for the underprivileged sections in Jammu and Kashmir.
He appealed to the people to support him and the BJP in the upcoming Assembly polls and assured them that the party’s policies are dedicated to their development and prosperity.
Among others who were present during the event included president of Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Piran Datta, General Secretary, Raja Kumar Rasa, Romesh Hans, Raj Dalia, Om Prakash, Bhawnesh Gupta, Ajay Jandial, Suraj Sharma, Anil Chopra, Sunil Chopra, Raju Baba, Ashwani Gupta, Sonu Gupta, Ashok Gandhi, District General Secretary Rajesh Gupta, Mandal presidents Keshav Chopra and Atul Bakshi, Prabhat Singh, Brijesh Gupta, Arun Dubey, District president SC Morcha Chaman Lal Bhagat, Rajesh Saini, Lovkesh Gandhi, Balwant Kumar, Vipan Luthra, Gyat Nandan Jain, Raman Jain, Rajnish Jain, Anup Jain, Arun Jandial, Harcharan Singh and Bhushan Lal Koul.
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