Kupwara, July 26 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul on Friday said that the BJP is steadily expanding its base in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in North Kashmir, and the large number of retired army personnel joining the party in Kupwara is a major boost to its grassroots strength.

Addressing a public gathering at Almatpura, Kupwara on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Koul said, "These ex-servicemen have served the nation with dedication, and now they will serve society through the BJP. Their discipline and commitment will strengthen the organisation at the local level."

Koul was accompanied by BJP Media Incharge Kashmir Sajid Yousuf Shah, District President Kupwara Mudasir Wani, and senior ...