Shimla, December 23: The Himachal Pradesh BJP has seen significant growth in membership, with the state’s primary membership reaching 16,91,118 and active membership standing at 26,382, according to state President Dr. Rajiv Bindal. This was revealed during a state-level meeting at the BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, chaired by Dr. Bindal. The gathering saw the presence of prominent leaders including National General Secretary Dr. Radha Mohan Das Aggarwal, National Vice President Saudan Singh, and State In-charge Shrikant Sharma.
Dr. Rajiv Bindal acknowledged the progress made under the BJP Organization Festival, congratulating the party’s workers for their dedicated efforts. He highlighted that, out of the 171 Mandals in the state, 113 have already been formed, with the remaining Mandals set to be established soon. He emphasized that the ongoing activities and the successful execution of programs demonstrate the strength and commitment of the organization.
State Organization Lives Up to Expectations: Radha Mohan
Dr. Radha Mohan Das Aggarwal, BJP’s National General Secretary, praised the organizational efforts in Himachal Pradesh, stating that all activities are proceeding as planned. He expressed his admiration for the state’s BJP unit, which has consistently met its goals and exceeded expectations. He also pointed out that Himachal Pradesh is the home state of BJP National President JP Nadda, making the state’s progress all the more significant.
BJP Slams Congress for Divisive Politics
BJP State In-charge Shrikant Sharma criticized the Congress party for its attempts to divide society. He accused Congress and its “toolkit gang” of distorting the statements of BJP leaders to create division and promote their own political agenda. Sharma condemned these actions as a desperate attempt to mislead the public, fueled by Congress’s defeat in recent elections.
BJP Reacts to Edited Video Controversy
Sanjay Tandon, BJP’s Co-Incharge, expressed concern over the Congress party’s manipulation of videos, particularly highlighting the distortion of statements made by BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah. Tandon questioned the motives behind Congress’s use of edited videos and accused them of engaging in a smear campaign to stir up public hysteria.
Opposition Leader Emphasizes Respect for Baba Saheb Ambedkar
Leader of the Opposition, Jairam Thakur, emphasized that every BJP worker respects the ideas and principles of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s Constitution and securing justice for the marginalized. He criticized Congress for its historical neglect of Ambedkar’s contributions and accused them of using his name for political gain, despite having insulted him in the past.
Saudan Singh Highlights Congress’s Historical Neglect of Ambedkar
BJP National Vice President Saudan Singh shed light on the Congress party’s role in sidelining Dr. Ambedkar, including their efforts to defeat him in elections and deny him the Bharat Ratna honor for years. Singh pointed out that Dr. Ambedkar was eventually awarded the Bharat Ratna during a BJP-supported government, despite Congress’s opposition. He questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence on the mistreatment of Ambedkar by Congress, calling it a political stunt.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening the BJP’s organizational structure and addressing key political issues, ensuring the party remains strong and focused on serving the people of Himachal Pradesh.