Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher launches ‘Door-to-Door Campaign’

People are comfortable in sharing their problems: Isher

Jammu, April 2, 2014

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for Jammu-Poonch constituency, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher has launched a massive door-to-door campaign in a bid to give momentum to its election preparations for upcoming polls.

In the first two days of this campaign, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher visited areas of Preet Nagar, Digiana, Dashmesh Nagar, Beli Charan, Akali Kour Nagar, Gaddi Garh, Chattah, Simbal Mode, Simbal Camp, Shankar Nagar, Miran Sahib, Govind Pura, Bye-pass and Nanak Nagar, aimed to reach out to people in the state and take up their grievances and to appeal them regarding manifesto of SDP.

Elaborating about the programme, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said, “We will ask the electors to give their valuable votes to the party which understands their plight by heart. We will also interact with the people and know about their various problems, being faced by them,” said Gursagar Singh Isher.

He said that in the two days of campaigning, “We have received a good response from the people. People not only meet and interact with us but are also feeling comfortable while sharing their problems,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

He said that people are willing to see a change in the rotten state politics, which is evident from the overwhelming response. “We have received a great response from the people, which is a positive sign of development in the state politics. People are intend to change their mindsets from orthodox and self styled political parties of the state,” said Gursagar Singh Isher.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher further said, “We have launched this door-to-door campaign to tell people about our policies.”

He further exhorted upon all to cast their vote on double candles, in favour of SDP and give chance to an emerging and determined political party.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher along with large number of followers traversing through busy streets of Jammu during filling of nomination papers for Lok Sabha Seat from Jammu-Poonch constituency,

SDP launches election symbol “Candle”

People should keep candle in mind while voting to get better representative: Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher

Jammu, March 30, 2014

Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) has formally launched its election symbol "Candle" - which symbolizes Illumination. The symbol was launched at SDP Election Office, Nanak Nagar, here in the presence of SDP parliamentary candidate of Jammu-Poonch constituency Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher and party president Dr Darakshan Andrabi.

While launching the symbol Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said, "There is an immediate need of political change in the state. The state as well as country needs new light of happiness and prosperity. The 'Candle' symbolises that the time has come to spread radiance in the country." SDP has vowed to work for the uplift of poor and downtrodden.

The party's symbol was unveiled in a simple yet impressive function, which was attended by a large gathering.

“SDP has got the approval of the Election Commission to use Candle as its poll symbol," a Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

According to Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher, Candle was chosen as the symbol as it not only illuminates, but also is a source of inspiration.

"Candle is a sign of inspiration as it teaches us that to get succeed one has to struggle a lot. It also signifies endurance," it said.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher also made a fervent appeal to all the people of the state to choose right candidate, who will work for the upliftment of the society as a whole. He urged voters to cast their vote in favour of SDP this time and feel the change in the state politics. He exhorted upon all to keep Candle in mind while voting, “as candle will illuminate their lives and will bring them out of years of despair, which they are plunged in due to successive governments,” Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said.

In the forthcoming elections, he said, "Everyone must think whether the vote is for the people who fought for the rights of the poor and downtrodden or those who hoodwinked them over the years."

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher files nomination papers for Jammu-Poonch constituency

March 22, 2014

Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher Saturday filed his nomination papers from Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha constituency.

Flanked by thousands of SDP workers and amid slogan shouting, Gursagar Singh Isher, submitted his nomination papers before the Returning officer, Ajeet Kumar Sahu at Deputy Commissioner's office in Jammu.

Exuding confidence of winning seat, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said, "Though we are new in the fray, but there is no less enthusiasm and support from the people. We are confident of winning, as the SDP wave is all across the state."

Sardar Gursagar Singh in his address thanked the gathering for their enthusiasm and participation in large numbers and said that SDP always respect the aspirations of people of the State.

Responding to the over-whelming support of the party workers, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said that SDP has been fighting Lok Sabha elections to intensify the movement for change in the state politics and to involve common man, especially youth in the decision making process of the state will be motive of SDP. He said that the political change in the state is imminent and SDP would be playing instrumental role in this change.

While talking to media person after filing nomination papers, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said “If SDP comes to power, our prime focus would be to tap the potential of youth by inducting them into private sectors. Moreover, setting private companies in Jammu to change the economics of the state would be motive of SDP,” said Gursagar Singh Isher. He added that resolving long pending issues of refugees will be on top of the priorities of SDP.

On his way out of the DC's office after filing nomination papers, Gursagar Singh Isher was hoisted on shoulders by party workers.

Earlier, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher paid obeisance at Gurudwara Bibi Chand Kour, Jewel Chowk, wherein large gathering of SDP supporters joined him upto DC office.

SDP manifesto encompasses all walks of life: Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher

SDP opens Election Office at Nanak Nagar

Jammu, March 21, 2014

Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) today opened an election office at Sector 2, Nanak Nagar near Danna Wala Gurudwara, here.

The party president, Dr Darakshan Andrabi, in the presence of SDP parliamentary candidate for Jammu-Poonch Constituency Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher, inaugurated the office, wherein other party leaders, party followers and large number prominent citizens were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher reiterated upon the SDP workers to strive hard to uplift downtrodden and poor strata of the society. He also asked them to work for the unification, prosperity and brotherhood in the state as well as the country.

He said that SDP election office and party office will remain always open for the aggrieved person. Adding that SDP is the only political party in the state which is holding moral grounds. He said, “The policies of SDP encompasses all the walks of the life. We have policies for youth, women, old-age, students and sportsperson covering rural as well as urban areas of the state,” said Gursagar Singh Isher adding that all these policies are entailed in the manifesto of the SDP.

“We are confident that with the love and support of people, we will come to power and deliver our promises,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

People of Nanak Nagar and adjoining areas assured full support to the young representative in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Spontaneous joining enthralls Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher

Better policies for youth means better future: Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher

Jammu March 19, 2014

Motivated by the policies of Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP), more than 80 prominent citizens, including youth from remote areas of Poonch came into party fold in the presence of SDP parliamentary candidate from Jammu-Poonch Constituency, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher, who was in Poonch to celebrate Hola Mohalla was surprised with this spontaneous joining. Expressing delight over the joining, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said that god has blessed him and has given an indication of success, “Unprompted joining of people is a positive sign that people are convinced with the policies of the SDP. This joining came more as a surprise gift for me,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher, adding that the holy land of Poonch bequeaths what people deserves and desires.

The people reposed faith in the policies of SDP and assured full support to the MP candidate of the party, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher in the upcoming elections. They said young and energetic representative like Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher better understand their problems.

In order to revamp the development in hilly terrains, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said that SDP focused attention on the all-round development of the remote and hilly areas, which are till date being overlooked by the successive governments of the state.

He said “The prime focus of SDP is to revamp roads of Poonch and other hilly areas, if come to power,” he further assured people of full-fledged development in the hilly areas, spanning from road connectivity to basic facilities, which people in hilly and remote areas are facing. He reiterated SDP’s prime agenda of providing door-step education to the students of hilly areas.

He appealed to the people to positively contribute in the efforts of the SDP to carry forward its development agenda in all areas to address their grievances and accommodate their development needs.

He also exhorted upon youth to stand for change, “youth are the back bone of the nation and SDP strives to encourage youth participation in policy making. Better policies for youth means better future, so SDP eyes better future,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher participated in Nagar Keertan Parade at Poonch

Gatka Party felicitates Gursagar Singh Isher

Jammu, March 18, 2014

Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) Parliamentary candidate for Jammu-Poonch constituency, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher was honored by Gatka party of Poonch, for representing Sikh community at national politics, during Nagar Keertan Parade organized by the Sikh community of Poonch to commemorate Hola Mohalla.

The Nagar Keertan Parade which commenced from Gurudwara Singh Sabha Poonch after traversing through the city of Poonch, culminated at same place, in which thousands of Sikh devotees participated despite heavy rains. Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher also marched and chanted hymns along with Sikh devotees.

During the course of Parade, Gatka Party honoured Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher and congratulated him for being a voice of under-privileged people, especially Sikh Community.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher thanked people for making Nagar Keertan a grand success, despite bad weather. He said, “Nagar Keertan Parade of Hola Mohalla was worth watching, as the enthusiasm of the people conquest bad weather. People from all walks of life participated in this Nagar Keertan, which is the sign of healthy society and community,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

During the course of the Parade, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher interacted with children and youth to boost their morale. He also greeted people on the occasion and distributed eatables among the devotees.

At the end of the Nagar Keertan Parade, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher congratulated the organizers for success of the parade. Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher also paid obeisance at Gurudwara Nangali Sahib, Dehri Sahib and prayed for the wellbeing of all and success of SDP in upcoming elections.

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Gurudwara Prabandak Committee Battalam felicitates Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher

Paid obeisance at historical Gurudwara to celebrate Hola Mohalla

Jammu, March 17, 2014

Gurudwara Prabandak Committee of Battalam Poonch, under the able supervision of Master Surjit Singh today felicitated Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) parliamentary candidate for Jammu-Poonch Constituency Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher for his untiring efforts in the upliftment of poor and downtrodden.

SDP candidate for parliamentary seat, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher was invited by the Gurudwara Prabandak committee on the occasion of Hola Mohalla, wherein he paid obeisance at the historical Gurudwara of Battalam and prayed for the wellbeing of all. He also greeted people on the occasion and wished that this New Year (Nanak Shahi Calendar) may bring lot of happiness in their life and every person must achieve what he desires.

Various senior Army officials were also present on the occasion, who also appreciated endeavours of Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

More than 7000 devotees from all across the state reached historical Gurudwara of Battalam to celebrate Hola Mohalla. Vindicating the secular legacy of Jammu and Kashmir, SDP district president for Poonch, Mohd Haji Aslam also participated in the occasion of Hola Mohalla. Besides Sikh devotees, various Muslim and Hindu workers of Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher participated in the occasion.

During the course of the celebrations, Ragi Jatha of Harpreet Singh and Thadhi Jatha of Gurmeet Singh Pathankot wale, enchanted sangat (devotees) with mesmerizing hymns. Later Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher along with other SDP leaders had a langar at Gurudwara Sahib. The Pradan of the Gurudwara, Master Surjit Singh made a fervent appeal to the people of area and Sikh Sangat of the state to support Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

Overall development of Jammu, priority of SDP: Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher

200 people join SDP

‘Youth Lao Desh Bachao’ slogan resonated in Dogra Hall

Jammu, March 16, 2014

The slogans of ‘Youth Lao Desh Bachao’ reverberated in and around Dogra Hall Jammu on the visit of Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) parliamentary Candidate for Jammu-Poonch Constituency, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher and party president Dr Darakshan Andrabi.

Inspired by the agenda and farsighted vision of Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher youth, women and other prominent citizens of the area cheered and welcomed Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher in the form of a rally amid party slogans.

During the course of the visit, people of the area shared their problems with SDP leaders. Reposing faith in the policies of SDP, around 200 people including youth and women under the influence of Ashraf came into party fold in the presence of Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher and Dr Darakshan Andrabi. The Those who came into party fold included Mohd Hanif (Imam of the area)  Babbar Din, Mohd Asif, Kulwant Singh, Sahil Bhatti, Mohd Nadam, Mohd Tarif, Imam, Rayaz Ali, Shabir, Faiz Ahmad, Yogesh Kumar, Manga and Ravi.

While welcoming the people into party fold, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said that development of Jammu in general and deprived areas in particular is the prime agenda of SDP. He said, “Development of ignored and deprived areas of the Jammu is among top priorities of the SDP. We strive to face-lift all areas of Jammu at par with new city,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

Expressing concern over the deteriorating condition of the state youth, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said, “SDP endeavours to make all youth party, which will entail youngsters in the decision making process of the state. We have kept it our motive since infancy to promote and encourage youngsters to generate ideas for nation building,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

He further said that in the present regime, youth are bewildered without proper direction, “Present regime has plunged youth into gulch of unemployment. Owing to this quandary youth of the state are perverted,” said Gursagar Singh Isher, adding that youth are being digressed towards drugs and have made drugs their salvation.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher strongly urged upon the youth to desist drugs and live healthy life, which SDP will provide, if come to power. He said one of the major aims of SDP is to make Jammu, a drug free state.

Residents of the Dogra Hall and adjoining areas appreciated efforts of the Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher and ensured full support in the upcoming elections. Ladies of the area also reposed faith in SDP and said that Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher will be a good representative of the people, therefore they will support him.

Similar views were shared by youth saying that Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher being young himself, will understand the nerve of youth very well. They also assured support in the election.

While thanking all people for their support, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher appealed them to cast votes in the upcoming election and give SDP a chance to serve. He said ‘Youth Lao Desh Bachao’ should be spread in the air of Jammu.

SDP leaders on 4-day tour of Thanamandi, Rajouri, Nowshera

Jammu, March 15

Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) Parliamentary candidate for Jammu-Poonch Constituency, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher during his four-day visit to hilly areas of Thanamandi, Rajouri and Nowshera has called for more transparency and public consultation in planning and development. During the tour Isher was accompanied by the party president Dr Dr Darakshan Andrabi and other SDP leaders, wherein they met with local people and listened to their grievances. The people of the remote areas accorded warm welcome to the party leaders and shared their problems with them.

People highlighted water, electricity and road among other problems being confronted by them in the hilly areas. They further admitted that till date they have been wasting their votes, by casting vote to a wrong person without knowing his credentials.

The people reposed faith in the policies of SDP and assured full support to the MP candidate of the party, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher in the upcoming elections. People appreciated Isher for trekking 3 kms up to the isolated villages of Thanamandi only to meet people. They said young and energetic representative like Isher better understands their problems, as he can trek hilly areas to take stock of the problems faced by people, which otherwise is not done by other politicians.

In order to revamp the development in hilly terrains, Isher said that SDP focuses attention on the all-round development of the remote and hilly areas, which are till date being overlooked by the successive governments of the state.

“SDP endeavors to develop hilly and remote areas of the state,” said Isher while addressing a public meeting and added that coalition Government is unaware of the problems of the people.

He appealed to the people to positively contribute in the efforts of the SDP to carry forward its development agenda in all areas to address their grievances and accommodate their development needs.

The public meet was organized by SDP district president Haji Mohd Aslam.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher launches training-cum-employment programme for youth

Inaugurated ‘Ansh’ at RS Pura

‘SDP to establish outlets in every district for inducting more youth’

Jammu, February 26, 2014

In a significant move, Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) parliamentary candidate for Jammu-Poonch Constituency Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher Wednesday launched first of its kind training-cum-employment programme at RS Pura, here for the educated and capable youth.

Giving vent to his political promises, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher has taken an initiative of inducting educated youth in his business to mitigate horrendous problem of unemployment.

Vindicating prime agenda of the party of providing employment opportunities to the educated youth, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher initiated a new party programme seeking to connect it with the youth and address their issue of unemployment.

Today in a formal function at RS Pura, SDP Parliamentary candidate inaugurated an outlet named ‘Ansh’ comprised of full range of Gtech batteries, full range of Frugal lubricants, engine oil, stabilizers, Inverters, coolants, gear oils among other products for providing  livelihood to the educated youth of RS Pura.

Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural function, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said that SDP is looking forward to establish same kind of outlets in every district of the state.

“This is an initiative to rope unemployed youth in a livelihood earning scheme. We envisage every district of the state to have such outlets, but for a start we have kept remote and hilly areas as our prime focus,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher, adding that soon such outlets will be opened in Poonch, Rajouri, Noushera, Mendhar, Bari-Brahamana, Bishnah and other remote and hilly areas. “Eventually, we will start same scheme in cities and towns,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

He said that according to this programme, SDP will establish outlets in every district and give educated youth a chance to discern his/her capabilities. “We provide material as well as financial support to outlets in every district. The youth will earn according to his/her caliber and potential by the sale of the products,” said Gursagar.

SDP parliamentary candidate said that this is historical event in itself, as no political party or politician in J&K state had ever thought of extending employment to the youth from their personal business.”

He said that because of government’s failure to provide employment, SDP has taken this initiative to make youth eligible to earn livelihood from private sector. “We have kept it our prime agenda to bring industrialization in the state of J&K for employing more and more youth in skillful employment,” assured Gursagar Singh Isher.

Sant Pura Dana Charitable Trust felicitates Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher

Youth should follow ideals of great saints

Jammu, February 14, 2014

In a function observed in the memory of late Sant Gurbaksh Singh Ji Danna, chairman of Sant Pura Dana Charitable Trust, Sant Tejwant Singh Ji today felicitated Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) parliamentary candidate for Jammu-Poonch Constituency, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher at Gurudwara Guru Arjun Dev Ji Domana (Akhnoor Road Jammu).

Sant Tejwant Singh ji (Danna Wale) appreciated the decision of the Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher of representing Sikh Community at political level. He wished him luck for his endeavours and anticipated huge public support in the upcoming elections.

The function which was organized by Sant Tejwant Singh ji to pay tributes to late Sant Gurbaksh Singh Ji Danna, in which a huge gathering of sangat from all parts of J&K and other states participated.

On the sidelines of the function, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said that saints like late Sant Gurbaksh Singh ji are treasure to the community. They have strived to spread the true message of Sikhism. He further praised the contribution of late Sant Gurbaksh Singh Ji as a preacher.

Lauding the role of Sant Tejwant Singh ji in preaching Sikh Rehat Maryada, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said that people should encourage endeavours of such people, who try hard to make people aware of their true life.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher exhorted upon the youth to follow the ideals of late Sant Gurbaksh Singh ji and Sant Tejwant Singh ji. And also made an appeal before community to donate for the trust, “every individual should contribute in some way for the upliftment of the community. This trust is working tirelessly for the betterment of the community, so everyone should donate to it, so that in future we have our own universities, colleges and other professional institutes,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

In the end Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher also had a ‘Guru Ka Langar’ alongwith large gathering of Sikh sangat.

He also extended his gratitude towards Sikh Sangat for making such functions a success with their participation. Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher was accompanied by other SDP leaders.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher reaches remote areas of Rajouri ‘

Native people welcome SDP leaders in the form of a rally

SDP is embodiment of political change in state’

Jammu, February 12, 2014

Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) Parliamentary Candidate for Jammu-Poonch Constituency, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher in the aegis of party president Dr Darakshan Andrabi Wednesday extended its membership recruitment campaign to the upper reaches of Rajouri district, wherein thousands of people welcomed them in the form of a rally.

On reaching Kalakote-Rajouri, SDP leaders along with thousands of native people marched in the form of a procession towards Grati Village amid pro-party slogans. The procession was led by SDP District President Rajouri, Haji Aslam.

Addressing a public rally here Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said, “I have come here not as a neta but a son. I belong to this place and these people belong to me like my brothers and sisters,” said Gursagar Singh Isher.

The MP candidate added, “The development of remote areas is prime agenda of our party, if we come to power.  We strive to usher development in real sense and not only on papers."

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher further said “Our manifesto contains special schemes for rural youth, especially girls. We endeavour to encourage self-help groups in the remote areas. Moreover, our motive is to bring higher education at door-step of remote people,” said Gursagar Singh Isher.

Apparently taking a dig at successive governments in the state, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said that he prefers to quit politics rather than hoodwinking people. “Politicians in the state of Jammu and Kashmir are habitual of deceiving people. They come during election time and become inaccessible for next five years,” he said.

Adding that SDP is not constructed on the foundations of fake promises. “SDP strives to bring people out of the fake politics. We attempt to change this elite and individual-centric politics into real democratic politics,” said Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

He also appreciated and thanked people of the area for giving overwhelming response and showing enthusiastic approach towards party.

Hailing efforts of the party, SDP District President Rajouri, Haji Aslam said “people in remote areas are fed up with the fake promises. Until we had no alternative, but now SDP is an embodiment of change and people will definitely support and embrace them,” he said.

He added that SDP parliamentary candidate Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher is going to win by huge margin sensing the gravity of response he is getting from the people.

Empowering women, youth and farmers prime agenda of SDP: Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher

More than 150 people join SDP at RS Pura

Jammu, February 10, 2014

Reaching out to the rural population, as a part of its membership recruitment campaign, Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) under the able supervision of SDP Parliamentary candidate for Jammu-Poonch Constituency, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher today in an impressive function welcomed over 150 prominent citizens, including women and youth of Mill area, Patri RS Pura here into the party fold.

Appreciating the decision of the people, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said that people have shown faith in SDP time and again. “We are striving to bring change in the rotten politics of the state,” he said adding SDP is working for the upliftment of the poor and under privileged, besides “our stress is on rural areas.”

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said, “In rural areas we (SDP) are working for raising the standard of agriculturalists, wherein various provisions concerning farmers are included in manifesto of SDP. We have also entailed various schemes for rural youth, especially girls for making them self-reliant,” shared Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

Those who joined the party included Ricky Singh, Sonu, Satti, Amarnath, Satbeer Singh, Sham Lal, Ashok Kumar, Baldev Singh, Surinder Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Rajesh, Simran Kaur, Kamleen Kour, Chanderkanta, Ravinder Kour, Gurvinder Kour, Charanjeet Kour, Sheetal, Gurmeet Kour, Rainu, Gudiya and others.

The function was organized by Ravinder Singh Prince, who had earlier joined SDP under the influence of Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher further congratulated the new entrants and advised them to work for the upliftment of the under privileged and downtrodden.

It is pertinent to mention here that Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher has vowed to induct 50, 000 members into the party fold and for that purpose party workers are stretching membership drives across the Jammu province.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher distributes prizes among players of winning team

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Attends semi-final of 3^rd Ravi Singh Charak T-20 cricket tourney

Jammu, February 9, 2014

Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) Parliamentary Candidate for Jammu-Poonch constituency Sardar Gursagar Singh today gifted-away prizes among the players of team qualified for finals of the 3^rd Ravi Singh Charak Memorial T-20 cricket tournament at Satwari Middle School ground, here.

On the occasion Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher met and congratulated both the semi-finalist teams. Later on Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher also distributed prizes among the players of winning team and also appreciated efforts of the opponent team.

Congratulating the players for their participation, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said losing or winning of a game is irrelevant but participating as a worthy sportsperson, performing to once best capacity and maintaining quality of conduct while playing is counted a lot at the end of the day.

He said, “Our boys and girls are not less than anyone, only they need proper opportunities, coaching and exposure to prove their mettle,” Gursagar Singh added that for this purpose creation of sports temperament and encouragement to the players is essential. He said the tournament like Ravi Singh Charak Memorial would provide opportunities to the players to excel.

He said it should be the moral obligation of every individual to promote sports, as it keeps youth in proper shape and importantly away them from immoral things.

Exhorting upon parents to impart sportsmanship among their children, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said, “Parents must make a balance between sports and studies. Sports are as important for personality development of a children as studies are,” he said.

He further appealed to youth, especially girls to participate in games. He also extended support of any kind, if needed for the promotion of sports in the state.

“SDP endeavours to promote every that thing which is in the favour of strong and prosperous nation. Our party is ready to support games in the state,”Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher said, adding in near future SDP would probably organize tournaments to knit sportsperson from various districts of the state at common platform.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher also congratulated Vikramjeet Singh (King) and Vijay Choudhary for organizing this tournament.

Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher pays obeisance at Gurdwara Guru Nanak Nagar

Jammu, February 9, 2014

Socialistic Democratic Party (SDP) parliamentary candidate for Jammu-Poonch Constituency Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher today paid obeisance at the sanctum of Gurudwara Guru Nanak Nagar Jammu to attend the function organized by Jammu and Kashmir Police to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

On the occasion, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher offered prayers and thanked ‘Waheguru’ for blessings and also wished for the prosperity and happiness of the entire humanity.

The party members accompanying Sardar Gurgasar Singh Isher remained inside the sanctum sanctorum and listened to the Gurbani Kirtan. At the end of the function, Sardar Gursagar Singh Isher also had langar with hundreds of Sikh devotees.