NAGROTA, OCTOBER 18: In an emotionally charged moment filled with both pride and poignancy, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today witnessed an overwhelming display of solidarity and sentiment as Devyani Rana, daughter of late Devender Singh Rana, filed her nomination papers as the party’s candidate for the Nagrota Assembly by-elections.
In a statement issued to the Kashmir Media Watch, Ms Devyani Rana along with the party leadership was greeted by thousands of supporters at a grand rally organized in Nagrota following her nomination. The rally, marked by tears of remembrance and cheers of hope, transformed into a collective expression of faith — faith in continuity, in leadership, and in the enduring bond between the Rana family and the people of Nagrota. It was also an occasion for the people of Nagrota to once again gather under the banner of the Ranas, a family synonymous with compassion, commitment, and credibility, a family torch bearer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Prayas Sabka Vishwas.
The rally reverberated with slogans “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” “Rana Sahib Amar Rahe” and “ Jb Tak Suraj Chand Rahega Rana Sahib Ka naam Rahega”.
Addressing the mega rally, Ms Devyani , with voice choking with emotion, said, “My father, Devender Singh Rana, had a dream — a dream of a prosperous, progressive, and inclusive Nagrota. I promise to fulfill all his incomplete works and serve the people day and night. I will leave no stone unturned to justify the faith that you have shown in me.”
She described Nagrota as family of her father and said that this nomination is not just an opportunity to serve the people but it is a sacred responsibility to carry forward her father’s mission.
“I am daughter of Rana Sahib who was always there to support anyone without considering his religion, caste and creed. I will follow his footsteps and fulfill all his election promises which he could not fulfill due to his sudden demise,” Devyani Rana told the gathering amid high pitch sloganeering in her favour and in praise of her father.
She said the people of Nagrota are her family and “I have taken a pledge on the hand of my father in his last days that I will work for the betterment of the people of his constituency”.
“With the continued blessings of the people and their affection, we will make Nagrota a model constituency — a living example of what BJP stands for and what Rana Sahib always envisioned: a vibrant, self-reliant, and developed Constituency.”
Ms Devyani said that the BJP is not just a party but a family that stands for performance and people-centric governance. She said she was overwhelmed by the support and solidarity of the people, adding that she will endeavour for fulfilling the dreams of her father, who envisioned Nagrota as a model of inclusive and sustainable development.
J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mahajan, Assembly Election Incharge & MLA Sham Lal Sharma, and Co-Incharge & DDC Chairperson Bharat Bhushan, among other senior leaders and legislators addressed the rally.
Prabhari District Jammu North Ayodhya Gupta, MLAs Satish Sharma, Yudhvir Sethi, Pawan Gupta, Ch Vikram Randhawa, Kuldeep Dubey, Mohan Lal Bhagat, Surinder Bhagat, Arvind Gupta, Baldev Raj Sharma, and other senior leaders also shared the dais in the rally.
Addressing the gathering, Sat Sharma said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is fully committed to the overall development and progress of Nagrota constituency, and to the socio-economic upliftment of every individual in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the BJP under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed the governance structure of J&K, bringing transparency, empowerment, and fast-paced development. He said that Nagrota holds a special place in our vision of progress, and the BJP will ensure that no developmental project remains incomplete.
Sat Sharma also paid rich tributes to the late Devender Singh Rana, the former MLA of Nagrota, describing him as a true son of the soil who served people from the core of his heart and ruled over the hearts of Nagrota’s residents. He added that though he is no longer with us, his dreams and dedication continue through his daughter, Devyani Rana, who has inherited his spirit of service.
Sunil Sharma lauded Devyani Rana for her resolve to take forward her father’s mission, saying that the people of Nagrota have seen what commitment and compassion meant under Devender Rana’s leadership. Devyani Rana embodies the same sincerity and vision, and BJP stands firmly behind her.
Sham Lal Sharma assured the people that the BJP government is working tirelessly for every section of society. He said that the development, empowerment, and dignity for all are our guiding principles. Devyani Rana’s leadership will ensure that the constituency receives the attention and development it truly deserves, he stated.
Bharat Bhushan said that under the Modi government, historic reforms have taken place in J&K, and BJP is determined to build a prosperous and inclusive future. He urged the people to strengthen BJP’s hands for a stronger Nagrota and stronger Jammu and Kashmir.
