TDD Correspondent
Srinagar, TDD, In a strategic move to deepen its grassroots presence, the BJP has deployed its MLAs across assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir to address public grievances and strengthen its political outreach.
The initiative includes regular public grievance redressal sessions, or “public darbars,” at the party’s Trikuta Nagar headquarters in Jammu and similar events planned for Kashmir.
While BJP leaders frame this as a step toward addressing local concerns, political observers suggest the move could be perceived as an attempt to establish a parallel governance model amid dissatisfaction with the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government.
Key Highlights of BJP’s Outreach Plan
- MLA Deployment Across Constituencies:
BJP MLAs are tasked to visit their assigned constituencies at least once a month to interact with locals and resolve grievances.
Assignments include:
Shakti Raj Parihar: Banihal
Er. Pawan Gupta: Ramban
Dr. Devinder Manyal & Ch. Vikram Randhawa: Chhamb
Adv. Ranbir Singh Pathania: Nagrota
Dr. Narinder Singh & Dr. Rajiv Bhagat: Poonch
Sham Lal Sharma & Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj: North Kashmir
Balwant Singh Mankotia & Adv. Vijay Sharma: South Kashmir
- Public Darbars:
Starting December 16, BJP will host grievance redressal sessions at its Jammu headquarters, with senior leaders attending on specific days:
Monday: Sham Lal Sharma and Mohan Lal Bhagat
Tuesday: Surjit Singh Salathia, Dr. Devinder Manyal, and Prof. Garu Ram Bhagat
Wednesday: Dr. Narinder Singh, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, and Balwant Singh Mankotia
Thursday: Chander Prakash Ganga, Dr. Devinder Manyal, and Arvind Gupta
Friday: Sunil Sharma, Yudhvir Sethi, and Surinder Bhagat
Focus on Sensitive and Remote Areas
The BJP’s initiative prioritizes politically sensitive regions such as North, Central, and South Kashmir, as well as remote areas like Banihal and Poonch. This targeted approach seeks to bridge gaps between party leadership and citizens, especially in conflict-prone zones.
Public Outreach or Political Power Play?
While the BJP describes this effort as a commitment to addressing grassroots concerns and expanding accessibility, critics argue it resembles a shadow governance model. The dissatisfaction among BJP legislators with the current administration adds to the speculation.
A senior BJP leader commented, “By prioritizing local grievances, we aim to reinforce our connection with the people while expanding our presence in J&K.”
The initiative has sparked mixed reactions, with supporters hailing it as an innovative public outreach effort and detractors questioning its implications for governance in the J&K(TDD)