JAMMU: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday lauded the resilience and fortitude of the people of Ladakh for meeting various challenges, especially during the area remaining landlocked due to weather vagaries.
Interacting with a delegation from Leh here this afternoon, Dr Abdullah said that National Conference will always remain in the forefront to espouse their cause to ensure that they live a dignified life with all facilities including utility services available at their doorsteps.
The delegation led by President of the Leh Unit Sonam Wandus and comprising, among others, Mohammed Ismail and Mohammed Usman, apprised Dr Farooq Abdullah about the party functioning, saying the grass roots level workers have been mobilised for ensuing Panchayat elections.
They said the party cadre is feeling rejuvenated, especially after clinching two prestigious seats during elections to Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, and were fully prepared for the biggest democratic exercise at the grass roots level.
Provincial President National Conference Jammu, Devender Singh Rana was also present on the occasion.
The delegation raised several issues confronting to the people, especially in Turtuk and Changthang, calling for two room tenements to replace tented habitations. They said these basic issues have lost the attention of insensitive PDP-BJP dispensation which has all along since coming to power exploited the people by showing dreams. “The BJP cannot hoodwink the people for long, as their performance at ground zero has been disastrous”, they said, adding that the people were terribly feeling let-down.
Dr Farooq Abdullah exhorted the delegation to work for further strengthening the party at base level, saying a vibrant and strong National Conference was the answer to all problems facing the State, especially far-flung areas like the Ladakh region. The delegation also discussed the proposed visit of the party leadership to Ladakh in May.