Modi govt focuses on empowerment, equal opportunities to SCs, OBCs and Women: BJP Reena Kashyap, Sat Sharma address BJP’s SCs, OBCs and Mahila Morcha’s meeting
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Modi govt focuses on empowerment, equal opportunities to SCs, OBCs and Women: BJP
Reena Kashyap, Sat Sharma address BJP’s SCs, OBCs and Mahila Morcha’s meeting
Jammu, 02 November 2026:
Accusing previous governments of using Scheduled Castes, OBC and women communities merely as vote banks without ensuring their genuine empowerment, Reena Kashyap, MLA and Seh-Prabhari, J&K BJP, called upon the three Morchas to expose the politics of appeasement and vote-bank calculations and strengthen the BJP’s connect with every section of society.
Addressing a joint meeting of Mahila Morcha, SC Morcha and OBC Morcha at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, in the presence of Sat Sharma (CA), President, J&K BJP and Rajya Sabha MP, she emphasized that social empowerment must translate into dignity, representation and equal opportunities.
Reena Kashyap said that the BJP believes in empowering communities rather than keeping them dependent on political promises. She said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, women, SCs and OBCs have received greater recognition in governance and development. She urged Morcha functionaries to challenge misleading narratives spread by political opponents, highlight the achievements of the government and take the party’s message directly to the people. She stressed that organizational strength must be reflected in meaningful public engagement and the resolution of people’s everyday concerns.
Sat Sharma said that the opposition’s politics has repeatedly revolved around slogans and electoral calculations, while the BJP is committed to delivering development and social justice on the ground. He asserted that the Modi government has brought a decisive change in the approach towards women and socially disadvantaged communities by expanding opportunities, strengthening welfare delivery and ensuring dignity and participation.
Sat Sharma further said that the BJP does not believe in dividing society into political vote banks but in bringing every section together in the collective mission of nation-building. He called upon the three Morchas to expose the opposition’s double standards and ensure that the party’s policies and achievements reach every household.
J&K BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan also addressed the meeting, emphasizing coordinated organizational efforts and stronger grassroots outreach.
The meeting was attended by SC Morcha President Dharminder Kumar, OBC Morcha President Brahmjyot Satti and Mahila Morcha President Adv. Neha Mahajan, along with other Morcha functionaries.
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BJP reviews print media activities, discusses better coordination modes
Jammu, 02 November 2026:
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir State General Secretary Gopal Mahajan (Palak of Media Department), along with State General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Baldev Singh Billawaria, reviewed the functioning and activities of the party’s Print Media Department during a meeting held at the party headquarters in Jammu.
BJP State Secretary Pawan Sharma, Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, party spokespersons Balbir Ram Rattan and Vikram Malhotra, and media team members Sanjay Bakshi and Rohin Chandan attended the meeting.
During the meeting, Gopal Mahajan sought details regarding the day-to-day working of the Media Department, including the preparation and circulation of press releases, coordination with newspapers and electronic media, coverage of party programmes and communication of the party’s policies and activities to the general public.
Gopal Mahajan said that the Media Department plays a very important role in strengthening communication between the party and the people. He said that timely, accurate and effective communication is essential to highlight the party’s programmes, achievements, public welfare initiatives and stand on important issues.
He stressed the need for better coordination among spokespersons, media team members and party leaders to ensure that the party’s message reaches every section of society.
Mahajan said that the media team should remain active, alert and well-informed about political developments, public issues and organisational activities. He also emphasised maintaining regular contact with media houses and responding promptly to important developments.
Sanjita Dogra and Baldev Singh Billawaria also shared their views on improving media coordination and ensuring wider publicity for organisational programmes and public welfare activities.
Dr. Pardeep Mahotra briefed the meeting about the regular functioning of the Media Department, preparation of press releases, media coverage of party events, coordination with journalists and efforts being made to communicate the party’s views on various issues.
He also explained the responsibilities assigned to different team members and the steps being taken to ensure smooth and effective functioning of the department.
The meeting also discussed ways to further strengthen communication with media persons and ensure timely reporting of important party activities.
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SIR is meant to safeguard voting rights, ensure accurate voter lists: Balbir
Jammu, 02 November 2026:
Jammu and Kashmir BJP Spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan has said that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is an important exercise aimed at safeguarding the voting rights of eligible citizens and ensuring accurate, transparent and reliable voter lists.
Balbir said that the strength of democracy depends on free and fair elections, and accurate electoral rolls are essential for achieving this objective. Every eligible citizen must have the opportunity to exercise the right to vote, while incorrect, duplicate, deceased and ineligible entries need to be identified and corrected through proper verification and the prescribed procedure.
He said that the basic purpose of SIR is to ensure that no genuine voter is deprived of voting rights and no ineligible entry remains on the electoral roll.
Balbir Ram Rattan said that India is the world’s largest democracy, where millions of people participate in elections. Maintaining accurate voter lists is therefore a major responsibility of the Election Commission of India. The revision exercise helps identify mistakes, update information and strengthen public confidence in the electoral system.
Expressing concern over the opposition raised by Congress and some other political parties, Balbir said that electoral roll verification should not become a subject of unnecessary political controversy. He said that opposition parties have every right to raise genuine concerns, but they should also recognise the importance of maintaining correct voter records.
He said that instead of creating doubts among citizens, political parties should encourage eligible voters to verify their details, submit necessary documents wherever required and seek correction of mistakes through the prescribed procedure.
Balbir further said that the right to vote is a valuable democratic right and its protection should remain above political differences. Every political party has a responsibility to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.
Balbir Ram Rattan said that accurate electoral rolls and protection of voting rights are equally important for democracy. He appealed to Congress and other opposition parties not to turn the SIR exercise into an unnecessary political controversy, but to extend constructive cooperation, raise genuine concerns through proper channels and help ensure its successful implementation in the larger interest of democracy and the nation.
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PRESS RELEASE-4
Make Rahul Gandhi Permanent Mock PM!” Gaurav Gupta slams Congress over Mock Parliament
Make Rahul Baba Permanent Mock PM! Gaurav Mocks Congress
Gaurav accuses Congress of Misleading People Over SIR; Defends Electoral Roll Revision, Form 6 and ASDD Verification Process
Jammu, 02 November 2026:
BJP Jammu & Kashmir Spokesperson and Convenor International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta, launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the INDIA bloc over their so-called ‘Mock Parliament’ and symbolic impeachment proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the opposition of turning constitutional institutions into platforms for political theatrics and spreading misinformation about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Gupta said that Congress, instead of raising its concerns through established constitutional and parliamentary mechanisms, was attempting to manufacture controversy and create unnecessary confusion among citizens over an exercise aimed at improving the accuracy and integrity of electoral rolls.
Taking a sharp dig at Rahul Gandhi, Gupta remarked, “Congress should make Rahul Gandhi its permanent ‘Mock Prime Minister’ in its Mock Parliament. At least in its imaginary Parliament, he can enjoy the chair and fulfil his political ambitions. In a real democracy, the Prime Minister is chosen through the people’s mandate, not through political drama, staged proceedings or wishful thinking. The people of India decide who occupies the highest executive office, not a gathering of opposition leaders.”
Addressing the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision, Gupta said that the Congress was deliberately presenting the 13.39-crore figure as votes stolen or voters permanently deleted, without explaining the actual categories involved in the electoral verification exercise.
He clarified that the Election Commission reviewed approximately 95.40 crore electoral entries across the three phases covered by the published data, with 13.39 crore entries categorised under ASDD and other categories at the draft stage.
Explaining the ASDD classification, Gupta said it stands for Absent, Shifted, Deceased and Duplicate. According to the published Election Commission breakdown, approximately 3.01 crore entries were categorised as absent or untraceable, 6.30 crore as permanently shifted, 2.80 crore as deceased and 1.02 crore as duplicate. Another 26 lakh entries fell under other categories.
Gupta said that these figures must be understood in their proper context and cannot simply be described as 13.39 crore confirmed cases of votes being stolen or genuine voters permanently removed. The figures represent entries identified during the draft-stage verification process and remain subject to the prescribed claims, objections and verification procedures.
He further highlighted that approximately six crore shifted electors had reportedly been re-added or updated through the ongoing enrolment and verification process, stressing that electoral revision must be viewed as a continuing exercise rather than a one-time deletion drive. He said that the process of verification, inclusion and correction is still underway.
Gupta said that the identification of approximately 2.80 crore deceased entries and more than one crore duplicate entries demonstrates why electoral roll verification is necessary.
“Does Congress want deceased persons and duplicate entries to remain indefinitely in electoral rolls? Does it oppose verification of voters who have permanently shifted their residences? Maintaining accurate electoral rolls is essential for a credible democratic process. The identification of discrepancies should not automatically be portrayed as an attack on democracy,” Gupta asserted.
He added that Booth Level Officers undertake field verification to establish the status of voters, while electoral lists are also made available to political parties’ Booth Level Agents for scrutiny. Any genuine discrepancy or wrongful exclusion must be addressed through the prescribed claims and objections mechanism.
Clarifying the controversy surrounding Form 6, Gupta said that the prescribed statutory Form 6 has not been amended as alleged by the Congress. The additional declaration associated with the SIR exercise is a separate requirement and should not be confused with an amendment to the original form.
He said that the additional declaration is intended to establish links with previous electoral records and facilitate the verification process. The Election Commission has clarified that the original statutory Form 6 remains unchanged.
Gupta further stated that eligible citizens whose names are missing from the draft electoral rolls can approach the concerned electoral authorities and complete the prescribed formalities for inclusion. Form 6 provides the route for eligible applicants to seek enrolment, subject to applicable rules and verification.
He urged citizens not to panic or fall prey to political misinformation and advised them to check their enrolment status, contact their respective Booth Level Officers and use official Election Commission channels for assistance.
“An eligible citizen must never be deprived of the right to vote. At the same time, electoral records must accurately reflect the actual status of voters. The objective should be to protect every eligible voter while ensuring that deceased, duplicate and outdated entries are dealt with according to law,” he said.
Coming down heavily on the Congress over its symbolic impeachment proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Gupta said that Parliament and constitutional institutions cannot be reduced to political stages.
“Impeachment is a serious constitutional process, not a political performance that can be enacted at a private residence or in a mock session for television cameras. If Congress has genuine objections, it should follow constitutional and legal procedures instead of manufacturing political spectacles,” he remarked.
Gupta said that constitutional institutions deserve respect and that accountability must be pursued through established procedures rather than symbolic proceedings designed to generate headlines.
He further said that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress leadership must understand that constitutional offices carry dignity and accountability, and democratic institutions cannot function according to the convenience of any political party.
A responsible opposition, he added, should raise substantive issues, provide evidence and participate constructively in parliamentary debate rather than undermine public confidence in constitutional institutions.
Concluding his statement, Gupta said, “India is the world’s largest democracy, where the people are supreme. No amount of mock sessions, political slogans or staged proceedings can replace the people’s mandate. Congress can certainly create a Mock Parliament and appoint Rahul Gandhi as its Mock Prime Minister, but the real Prime Minister of India is chosen by the democratic will of the people. The country needs a responsible opposition, not a permanent political drama.”
