JAMMU, Aug 3: In a move aimed at empowering highway workers, a new body of the Jammu National Highway Workers Union, Jagti, Jammu was constituted today.
The formation took place in the presence of BJP MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, who extended his full support to the union and assured the workers of BJP’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding their rights.
The event was attended by several local leaders and community representatives, including Abha Jamwal, Ex-Sarpanch; Abdul Mehmood, Senior ST Leader; Shiv Kumar Sharma, Mandal President Bajalta; Mohan Rana, a senior SC leader besides others.
The leaders unanimously welcomed the creation of the workers’ body and lauded the step as a much-needed platform for voicing the concerns of labourers working along the Jammu National Highway corridor.
Addressing the workers, Yudhvir Sethi said, “BJP government is committed to the welfare of every section of society, especially those working under tough conditions like highway workers. This newly constituted union will play a vital role in ensuring that the voices of labourers are heard, and their rights are protected.”
He also highlighted that the BJP under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is continuously working to bring transparency, dignity, and social security to the lives of daily wage earners and unorganised sector workers.
Sethi encouraged the workers to remain united and assured them of all necessary help from his office in resolving their grievances with concerned authorities.
The meeting concluded with a pledge to work in solidarity and uphold the rights of workers.
The newly constituted body of the Jammu National Highway Workers Union includes Lal Hussain as President, Janak Raj as Vice President, Angraze Kumar as Secretary, Pardeep Singh as Organizer, Sunil Kumar Pandita and Manzoor Ahmad as members of the General Body State Executives, Gulam Hassan Doda Chenab Valley Incharge, Sayeed Hussain Shah Poonch Peer Panjal region Incharge, Jamat Ali as Treasurer, Mohd Younis as Secretary, Mohd Ibrar as Vice Secretary, Kulvant Singh Rajput as Advisor. The body also includes Baldev Singh, Darshan Kumar and Hamid Khatana as State Members.
