March 20, 2025: Janata Dal United (JDU) J&K, Chief Spokesperson, Liyakat Ali Dar, after resigning from his party, joined BJP in presence of the senior leaders at Trikuta Nagar office.
He was inducted into the BJP by party President Sat Sharma CA, General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, and other leaders.
Sat Sharma CA, on this occasion, said that the BJP is gaining a stronger foothold in Kashmir, attributing this to the leadership and governance model of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP’s development-oriented approach and commitment to good governance are being recognized across the Valley. More leaders and people are joining hands almost on daily basis because they see a future of long-lasting peace, stability, and progress under BJP’s vision, said Sharma.
Sat Sharma CA further said that the people of Kashmir are convinced that strengthening BJP in their region would mean days of peace, progress and prosperity, with no space for hartal, bandh call, stone pelting, violence etc. The ground situation after the abrogation of Article 370 have resulted in developing the faith of the people in the Modi–led government and the BJP.
Ashok Koul, while speaking on the occasion, emphasized that the party is scaling new heights in Jammu and Kashmir with every passing day. The BJP is reaching new milestones in the Union Territory. The growing support for the party in Kashmir reflects the people’s trust in our policies and leadership,” Koul remarked.
He assured that the BJP’s policies will continue to transform Jammu and Kashmir, bringing economic growth, better infrastructure, and a stronger sense of security among the people.
Liyakat Ali Dar said that his decision to join the BJP was influenced by the party’s commitment to peace, security, and development in Jammu and Kashmir. “Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, the security scenario has significantly improved, and development initiatives have instilled new hope among the people. The BJP’s vision for a prosperous Kashmir has gained the trust of the masses, and I am proud to be part of this journey,” Dar said.
BJP spokespersons Balbir Ram Rattan and Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia, Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Kissan Morcha State Secretary Khurshid Naqati were prominent among those present at the joining event.
