Srinagar, 11 Mar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference State Women’s Wing President Adv. Shameema Firdous Wednesday reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to empowering women in governance, politics, and public service, underscoring the party’s long-standing vision of inclusive, progressive leadership at every level of society.
Addressing a provincial meeting of the Women’s Wing at the NC headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Firdous emphasized that women’s participation in political and administrative decision-making is central to the NC’s mission. The meeting was organised by Provincial President Er Sabiya Qadri.
She said, “Granting women meaningful and powerful positions in politics and public service is not just a question of representation, it is the cornerstone of a democratic and equitable society. Through measures like 33% reservation in urban local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions, we are not only opening doors for women but enabling them to lead and shape policy at the grassroots and legislative levels. It is the NC that made pioneering role in reserving 50 percent seats for girls in govt medical colleges.”
Provincial President Er. Sabiya Qadri, while highlighting the ongoing initiatives of the NC Women’s Wing, said, “Our engagement with the public is continuous and purpose-driven. Through door-to-door consultations, public meetings, and targeted outreach programs, we are listening to women from all walks of life, understanding their challenges, and ensuring that their voices translate into actionable policies. The Women’s Wing is not just creating opportunities,it is nurturing leadership that is informed, responsive, and transformative.”
The meeting was attended by a distinguished gathering of party leaders including Provincial President Kashmir Showkat Mir, MLA Lal Chowk Ahsan Pardesi, State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, Provincial Secretary Syed Tawqeer Ahmad Shah, Minority Wing Convenor Sardar JS Azad, District Presidents Pir Afaq Ahmad (Srinagar) and Ghulam Nabi Bhat (Budgam), WW Provincial Secretary Ayesha Jameel, District Presidents of Baramulla Adv. Neelofar Masood, Kupwara Rabiya Wani, Budgam Rubeena Ji, Bandipora Zareena Ji, and former Chairman Municipal Council Sopore Masarat Kar.
The NC leadership reiterated that strengthening women’s representation in politics, both at legislative and grassroots levels, remains a central pillar of the party’s mission.