PDP Gains Momentum in Kathua: Kewal Singh Jasrotia Joins Party with Supporters in Presence of Mehbooba Mufti

KATHUA, JAMMU & KASHMIR — In a major political development ahead of future electoral challenges, the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) received a significant boost in the Kathua district as prominent local leader Kewal Singh Jasrotia officially joined the party ranks JK PDP Posted on X.

Hailing from Chadwal, Jasrotia brought with him a substantial base of supporters, signaling a shift in the local political landscape and a renewed faith in the party’s grassroots vision across the Jammu province.

The induction ceremony was a high-profile affair, marked by a warm welcome from Party President Mehbooba Mufti and a unified front of senior leadership.

The event saw the attendance of several key legislators and party officials, including MLA Kupwara Mir Mohammad Fayaz, MLA Tral Rafiq Ahmad Naik, MLA Budgam Aga Syed Muntazir, and MLA Pulwama Waheed ur Rehman Para.

Their presence, alongside General Secretaries Imtijaz Shan, Satpal Charak, and Rajender Manhas, as well as Youth President Aditya Gupta and Youth General Secretary Bhanu Pratap Singh (Buttkout), underscored the party’s internal cohesion and its strategic focus on expanding its footprint in the Jammu region.

This latest induction is viewed by political analysts as a reflection of the growing momentum the PDP is gaining on the ground.

By attracting influential voices from Chadwal and the wider Kathua belt, the party is working to bridge regional divides and strengthen its organizational structure.

The leadership emphasized that the entry of Jasrotia and his supporters is a testament to the party’s enduring relevance and its commitment to addressing the aspirations of the people through a united and representative political platform.