CPIM Jammu Regional Conference

The 7th Regional Conference of CPI(M) J&K unit held at Miran Sahab, Jammu on Monday 27th December, elected a new Regional Committee and the secretary, after day long deliberations and voting. While 12 out of 15 members of the committee were elected directly by 150 delegates coming from all over the region, three members would be elected by the committee itself. Sham Prasad Kesar was unanimously elected as the regional secretary for the second term.

 

Com. Sham Prasad Kesar

Earlier Sham Prasad Kesar presented the secretary’s report which was discussed at length and adopted with a few amendments. It was pointed out that the problems of rice growers of Jammu region should be included in the report. Since the border area of Jammu produces world famous Basmati rice, the farmers have to be encouraged by suitable incentives. The report stressed on the unity of the state, devolution of powers and special attention to the areas here to neglected. The demand to open the Suchetgarh-Sialkote (Pakistan) road and launching of trade through this route found a prominent place in the report. Safeguarding of human rights and withdrawal of AFSPA and PSA was highlighted in the report with special reference to Kashmir Valley. Government was asked to fulfill its much publicized promise of zero tolerance towards human rights violations. Improvement of living conditions of the Kashmiri migrants and their safe return to the valley was also raised in the report. Handing over of NPHC Power Projects to the State and construction of new projects on Chenab and its tributaries was demanded for the growth of Industry and generation of employment. Full support was extended to the CITU in their ongoing struggle against exploitation of employees, especially Anganwadi Workers, ASHAs, Midday Meal Workers, ReTs, Daily Wagers and Casual Labourers.

 

The conference adopted six resolutions regarding addressing of specific problems of farmers, revision of new pension scheme, revival of public sector undertakings, eradication of corruption, control of rising prices and safeguarding of trade union rights. The regional Conference elected 31 delegates for the forthcoming state Conference of the party.
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