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Samba, February 08 (Scoop News)- As part of the ongoing nationwide Mahila Samvad programmes being organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party to create awareness about the Union Budget and its women-centric initiatives, a Mahila Samvad programme was held today at Bari Brahmana.
The programme witnessed the presence of Chander Parkash Ganga, MLA, along with Asha Rani, District President, BJP; Urvashi Gupta, Morcha General Secretary, and Morcha Parliamentary Constituency Incharge; Prerna Nanda, State Vice President, BJP Mahila Morcha; Usha Rajput, State Secretary and Incharge Samba District, BJP Mahila Morcha; Sonia Thakur, State Secretary, BJP Mahila Morcha; DDC Member Shilpa Dubey; and Jai Ram Sharma, BJP State Executive Member.
The programme was organized by Indu Wazir, District President, BJP Mahila Morcha.
Addressing the gathering, Chander Parkash Ganga highlighted the Union Government’s unwavering commitment towards women empowerment. He elaborated on key provisions of the Union Budget related to education, health, self-employment, skill development, and social security, stating that the budget reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of inclusive growth.
Asha Rani, District President, BJP, emphasized that Mahila Samvad programmes play a crucial role in connecting women with government policies. She urged women to take full advantage of welfare schemes and actively contribute to organizational and societal growth.
Urvashi Gupta, State General Secretary, BJP Mahila Morcha and Parliamentary Constituency Incharge, spoke in detail about women-centric initiatives in the Union Budget. She stated that the budget aims at making women self-reliant and financially independent and encouraged women to become aware messengers of government schemes at the grassroots level.
Usha Rajput, State Secretary and Incharge Samba District, stressed the importance of spreading awareness about Central Government welfare schemes among women at the grassroots level and ensuring their effective implementation.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Monika Jamwal, while the programme concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Sapna Kumari, Mandal President, BJP Mahila Morcha, Bari Brahmana.
A large number of women participated enthusiastically in the programme. Detailed discussions were held on the Union Budget, and women were motivated to utilize various government schemes for their overall empowerment.
Prominent among those present on the occasion were Shakti Devi, Neeru Chib, Ruchi Devi; Anju senior leader Santosh Bhagat; Biaso Devi; Sehna Rajput, and several other Mahila Morcha office bearers and party workers.
AIP Working Committee Demands Release of Engineer Rashid, Other Political Prisoners; Slams J&K Budget
Srinagar, Feb 8: The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) on Sunday held a meeting of its Working Committee. While addressing the members, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi urged the cadre to ensure strong participation in AIP’s upcoming Jantar Mantar programme demanding restoration of statehood and resolution of other key issues. The meeting also demanded the immediate release of Party Supremo and MP Baramulla Engineer Rashid, along with all political prisoners and expressed concern over the lack of any provision for regularisation of daily wagers.
Addressing the media, AIP State Secretary Sheikh Ashiq said the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2026–27, presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is disconnected from ground realities and fails to address unemployment, economic slowdown and business distress.
Sheikh Ashiq termed the effective withdrawal of the ₹2 per litre diesel rebate a regressive step that will burden farmers, transporters, traders and daily wage earners, leading to higher transport costs and inflation. He said the move is unjustified when the government is simultaneously seeking funds for official vehicles and Darbar Move allowances, exposing hollow claims of austerity.
On employment, Sheikh Ashiq said the budget offers no credible job-creation plan and pointed out that nearly 23,000 jobs have been outsourced in the past two years, converting secure public employment into insecure contractual work. He said daily-rated and casual workers have again been pushed into uncertainty, with the budget talking of committees instead of regularisation.
Sheikh Ashiq said the budget ignores the ongoing economic slowdown, offering no stimulus, working-capital support, interest subvention, or tax relief for traders, transporters, hoteliers, artisans and small manufacturers, despite losses caused by security disruptions and natural calamities.
Criticising the neglect of handicrafts, industry, and MSMEs, he said allocations are merely token and lack concrete measures such as export promotion, credit support, incentives or interest relief. He also flagged worrying fiscal indicators, including a rising fiscal deficit and weakening revenue base.
While acknowledging infrastructure spending, Sheikh Ashiq said the budget focuses on long-term projects while ignoring immediate demand-side measures needed to protect livelihoods.
The meeting was presided over by AIP Vice Chairman Adv G N Shaheen and was attended by General Secretary Prince Parveez, senior leaders Firdouse Baba, Parveez Jamaal, Adv Dawood, Adv Shahnawaz, Parveez Ahmad Bhat, Khursheed Ahmad Dar, Dr Suhail, Auqib Mushtaq, Tauseef Ahmad, Zameer Dakroo, Showkat Ahmad Pandit, Riyaz Majid, Ajaz Thakur, Muzaffar Dar, Inayat Bhat, Shabir Ahmad, and Farooq Ahmad Shah.
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