<p>Jammu: Several key National Conference leaders, including its Kathua district president, joined the BJP on Sunday, in a jolt to the Farooq Abdullah-led party in the Jammu region.</p>.<p>Many supporters and district office bearers also made the switch from the National Conference to the BJP.</p>.<p>They joined the BJP at the party's headquarters in Jammu, with Ravinder Raina -- the saffron party's Jammu and Kashmir unit chief -- and other leaders welcoming the new entrants.</p>.<p>During the programme, Raina highlighted the BJP's commitment to the welfare of the people, irrespective of region or religion.</p>.Grand 'ghar wapsi' rally for Shettar in Hubballi, but sans any top BJP leaders.<p>'The BJP's contributions and achievements in health care, education, infrastructure building and socio-economic development are historic,' Rain said.</p>.<p>He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, attributing the nation's unity and progress to his 'dedicated efforts'.</p>.<p>Senior BJP leader Devinder Singh Rana highlighted the BJP's inclusive approach, saying every new entrant is welcomed into its fold with love and camaraderie.</p>.<p>Sanjeev Khajuria, who headed the National Conference's Kathua district unit before joining the BJP, highlighted the ground-level impact of the Modi government's welfare schemes and hailed the prime minister's leadership for India's standing on the global stage.</p>.<p>In a separate event, former deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta urged cadres to strengthen the party at the booth level to assure victory in the upcoming poll battles.</p>.<p>Addressing a gathering where numerous women joined the party, Gupta emphasised the BJP's commitment to serving the people and addressing the challenges faced by Jammu and Kashmir.</p>.<p>He laid stress on the importance of reaching out to voters, especially the women and the youngsters, to counter the opposition parties' narratives.</p>.<p>Senior leader Rekha Mahajan welcomed the new members and urged them to work with dedication to strengthen the BJP's base at the booth level. </p>
<p>Jammu: Several key National Conference leaders, including its Kathua district president, joined the BJP on Sunday, in a jolt to the Farooq Abdullah-led party in the Jammu region.</p>.<p>Many supporters and district office bearers also made the switch from the National Conference to the BJP.</p>.<p>They joined the BJP at the party's headquarters in Jammu, with Ravinder Raina -- the saffron party's Jammu and Kashmir unit chief -- and other leaders welcoming the new entrants.</p>.<p>During the programme, Raina highlighted the BJP's commitment to the welfare of the people, irrespective of region or religion.</p>.Grand 'ghar wapsi' rally for Shettar in Hubballi, but sans any top BJP leaders.<p>'The BJP's contributions and achievements in health care, education, infrastructure building and socio-economic development are historic,' Rain said.</p>.<p>He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, attributing the nation's unity and progress to his 'dedicated efforts'.</p>.<p>Senior BJP leader Devinder Singh Rana highlighted the BJP's inclusive approach, saying every new entrant is welcomed into its fold with love and camaraderie.</p>.<p>Sanjeev Khajuria, who headed the National Conference's Kathua district unit before joining the BJP, highlighted the ground-level impact of the Modi government's welfare schemes and hailed the prime minister's leadership for India's standing on the global stage.</p>.<p>In a separate event, former deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta urged cadres to strengthen the party at the booth level to assure victory in the upcoming poll battles.</p>.<p>Addressing a gathering where numerous women joined the party, Gupta emphasised the BJP's commitment to serving the people and addressing the challenges faced by Jammu and Kashmir.</p>.<p>He laid stress on the importance of reaching out to voters, especially the women and the youngsters, to counter the opposition parties' narratives.</p>.<p>Senior leader Rekha Mahajan welcomed the new members and urged them to work with dedication to strengthen the BJP's base at the booth level. </p>