Srinagar, Oct 21 (HS): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Development Foundation (JKDF) and Al Rahim Trust, organised a mega conference in Srinagar under the banner of ‘Asluk Aalav’. The event brought together trade and youth leaders, civil society representatives, intellectuals and prominent personalities on a common platform for dialogue and social harmony.

RSS Akhil Bharatiya Sampark Pramukh Ram Lal attended the conference as chief guest. Among the dignitaries present were Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board; Ashok Koul; Maulana Owais Raza Qadri; Mukesh Kumar Sunil Visa; and professional Adil Mohiuddin.

The conference was organised under the leadership of JKDF Chairman Bilal Parray and Al Rahim Trust Chairman Nazir Ahmad Gilkar.

It marked a milestone in the Asluk Aalav initiative launched by JKDF, under which five seminars on different themes have been held to promote constructive dialogue, mutual understanding and engagement among diverse sections of society.

Addressing the gathering, Ram Lal said: “Dialogue and meaningful interaction among different sections of society are essential to strengthening mutual understanding, trust and social harmony.”

Parray said: “Through Asluk Aalav, our endeavour is to create a common platform where people from diverse backgrounds can exchange ideas and contribute to the progress and harmony of Jammu and Kashmir.”

Gilkar said that this conference reflects our commitment to bringing communities together through dialogue, cooperation and a shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

The organisers described the conference as a major success, citing the participation of people from different professional and social backgrounds. They said it provided a platform for exchanging ideas, strengthening social bonds and encouraging collective participation in the development of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the organisers, the initiative aims to bring diverse voices together through sustained dialogue and community engagement, with a focus on social cohesion, cooperation and development.

Hindusthan Samachar / Zahoor Hussain Bhat