JAMMU, Apr 6: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir celebrated its 43rd Foundation day across the UT with much enthusiasm and fanfare. In this connection main functions were held at Party headquarter Trikuta Nagar under the chairmanship of BJP president, Ravinder Raina who was accompanied by former Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta. While in Kashmir the main function was held at district Office Jawahar Nagar , Srinagar under the leadership of party general secretary (Org) Ashok Koul who was the chief guest while Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi was the guest of honour.At party Headquarters here, Ravinder Raina accompanied by all other party leaders hoisted the BJP flag, after which party symbol on balloons was released in air to mark the occasion. It was followed by the distribution of sweets among the party workers.Click here to watch video“Hearty congratulations and best wishes to ‘All the God-like workers, all the supporters and well-wishers’ dedicated to the resolution of serving the nation on the Foundation Day of Bharatiya Janata Party. Hundreds of salutes to all the great personalities who expanded the organization with hard work and dedication”, said Ravinder Raina on the occasion.Ravinder Raina said that Foundation Day of BJP is celebrated by party cadre and supporters like a festival. He said that BJP founded in 1980, earlier was known by the name of Janata Party and Bharatiya Jana Sangha, which supported the Praja Parishad’s ‘Ek Vidhaan, Ek Nishaan, Ek Pradhan’ and other nationalist campaigns and agitations in Jammu & Kashmir. “Our millions of dedicated workers have served the nation and society and dedicated their lives. On this auspicious Foundation Day on April 6, we salute to all those great souls who have sacrificed their everything for the BJP’s noble mission and extended the party base. Today, BJP is the largest political party and this laurel goes to all the dedicated workers and supporters of the party”, Raina added.Kavinder Gupta, on the occasion said that the BJP is celebrating its Foundation Day with great fervour and enthusiasm. Terming BJP as people’s party he said it has come a long way since its inception on April 6, 1980, emerging as the largest political party in the world.
