Former Legislator Murtaza Ahmed Khan Joins BJP, Pledges Jammu and Kashmir Upliftment

Former legislator Murtaza Ahmed Khan has joined BJP, committing to uplift the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Welcomed by top BJP leaders, Khan emphasized the party's impact on development and lauded efforts to fulfill community demands. He urged residents to support BJP's vision for progress and unity.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jammu | Updated: 23-08-2024 00:09 IST | Created: 23-08-2024 00:09 IST
Former Legislator Murtaza Ahmed Khan Joins BJP, Pledges Jammu and Kashmir Upliftment
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In a significant political move, former legislator Murtaza Ahmed Khan joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, pledging to work towards the upliftment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The induction took place at the party headquarters in the presence of Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, who is also in charge of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, and Tarun Chugh, BJP's national general secretary and J&K prabhari.

Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina welcomed Khan into the fold, highlighting the positive impact of the BJP's development-oriented policies in the region. Khan expressed gratitude to BJP leaders for their warm reception and lauded Union Home Minister Amit Shah for granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Gujjar and Pahari communities. He urged people to look beyond regional politics and embrace the broader vision for progress and unity championed by the BJP.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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