Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday celebrated the elevation of its senior leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta by felicitating him on his appointment as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Union Territory.
In a function held at the BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, hundreds of enthusiastic leaders and activists of J&K BJP gathered to greet Kavinder, who they described as “one of the party’s most dedicated leaders” on his elevation.Among the prominent leaders present were J&K BJP president Sat Sharma; Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma; BJP general secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul; MP Jugal Kishore Sharma; former Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh; general secretary and MLA Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal; general secretary Vibodh Gupta; former MLA Ashok Khajuria; MLA Vikram Randhawa besides others.
Kavinder Gupta, who earlier served as Deputy Chief Minister and Speaker in the erstwhile BJP-PDP coalition government, has had an illustrious political journey. He has also served thrice as Mayor of Jammu and has remained a committed RSS Swayamsevak from his student days. He served the jail term during the emergency and played his part on key party positions.
Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma lauded Kavinder Gupta’s appointment and termed it a proud moment for every party worker.
“Kavinderji’s elevation is not just a personal achievement but an inspiration for every grassroots activist. His disciplined life, ideological clarity, and organizational commitment set him apart as a leader with both vision and humility. We have all seen him grow through the ranks, and he has remained grounded throughout. His journey shows how BJP nurtures leadership from the bottom up,” Sharma said, adding that the party would remain united as a strong ideological and organizational force.
Leader of Opposition called Kavinder Gupta’s political journey a beacon of hope for thousands of BJP workers. “His life teaches us that hard work, dedication, and ideological conviction can help one reach any position,” he said.
Ashok Koul emphasised that BJP always valued the contribution of every activist and stood firm on its ideological and organizational pillars.
Jugal Kishore Sharma praised Gupta’s commitment and his selfless service in every responsibility he has shouldered.
Expressing his gratitude, Kavinder Gupta shared anecdotes from his early days as an RSS volunteer and highlighted how his political journey was driven by service, dedication, and teamwork. “From Sangrur during the emergency to serving in various key roles, it has been a long journey. In BJP, no background is too humble, only commitment matters,” he said. He also reiterated his commitment to serving the people of Ladakh with utmost sincerity and dedication.
Gupta paid tribute to icons like Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, and Pandit Prem Nath Dogra, and said he drew strength from their vision. He pledged to work in close coordination with the administration in Ladakh and leave no stone unturned in fulfilling the aspirations of the people.