Early Times Report JAMMU, Nov 19: Prominent social activists Kuldeep Sharma joined National Conference in presence of the party President Dr Farooq Abdullah. Welcoming Kuldeep Sharma into the party fold, Dr Farooq Abdullah described National Conference as a mass movement that has all along stood for the just cause of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh and strived for development and progress of the state with a sense of commitment. Dr Abdullah hoped that with the joining of Kuldeep Sharma the party will be further strengthened at the grass roots level. "A strong National Conference is a key to steer Jammu and Kashmir to peace, progress and development besides meeting the challenges confronted to the state", he added. Kuldeep Sharma pledged to carry forward the mission of National Conference in transforming Jammu and Kashmir into a peaceful and progressive state with devotion and dedication. Those who joined the party fold include: Rajinder Singh Langeh, Balwan Singh, Madan Lal Sharma, Behari Lal Bhagat, Chaman Lal Sharma,Vishal Sharma, Sukh Dev Sharma, Mohd Nadeem, Bashir Ahmed, Sanjeev Sharma and others. Besides Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta, those present on the occasion included Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Central Secretary, Mushtaq Guroo, Babu Ram Paul former minister and President Central Zone,Brij Mohan Sharma Vice President Jammu Province, Ajaz Jan Provincial President YNC Jammu,Raghvir Singh Manhas District President Jammu Rural and others. The National Conference leaders profusely garlanded the new entrants and greeted them on joining the party. |