JNEG calls for restoration of Democracy in J&K on 75th Republic Day
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: In a symbolic display of patriotism and unity, the Jammu Newspaper Editors Guild (JNEG) marked the 75th Republic Day by hoisting the National Flag.
Chairman JNEG, Raj Daluja Editor-in-Chief State Times, President A.K Sawhney, Chief Patron Journey Line, Vice President Syed Iqbal Kazmi (Editor Daily Urdu Udan), General Secretary Vijay Gupta (Editor Young Bites), Joint Secretary/Spokesperson Vishal Chopra (Editor Jammu Metro), Vinod Kumar (Editor Truly Times), Amit Sawhney (Editor Daily Journey Line) amongst others participated in the function.
At the outset, Raj Daluja and A.K Sawhney congratulated all the citizens in general and the members of the Guild in particular on the auspicious occasion of Republic Day of the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, Raj Daluja, Chairman JNEG said that the Guild is a national-spirited organisation of Editors fraternity of J&K and its all constituents are united on the issues related to national interest and are bound to fair reporting and promote whatever is in the national interest.
During the celebration, A.K. Sawhney emphasized the need for the restoration of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir by urging the prompt conduction of legislative assembly elections. He highlighted the prolonged absence of an elected government since 2018, stressing the importance of providing the people with the opportunity to elect their representatives.
Pointing to the government’s assertion of a 75% reduction in militancy, Sawhney argued that this should not hinder the holding of elections. He also referenced the Supreme Court’s set cutoff date of September 2024, proposing the simultaneous conduct of assembly and parliamentary elections to streamline the process and minimize costs, ultimately ensuring the people’s right to an elected government.
Adding weight to the demand, Raj Daluja expressed support for the early conduct of elections, emphasizing the urgency and benefits of prompt democratic processes over the current presidential rule.
The JNEG’s call for the restoration of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir on this significant national occasion underscores the pressing need for representative governance and highlights the collective commitment to upholding democratic principles.
