RAMAN SURI
Parentage : Sh. Romesh Suri (Father) Smt. Krishana Suri (Mother)
Objective
“Committed to work for Peace, Development and Prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir UT as BJP leader”
Some Questions and Answers
Since when you are into social work?
What does Social Work mean? It simply implies the works done for the betterment, upliftment and development of the people and the society. I always wanted to serve the society, even before I was introduced to the term 'Society'. Working for the society selflessly gives me incomparable pleasure. Belonging to a business family, I am myself a businessman but a politician and a social worker by heart, since my childhood days. As they say, charity begins at home. Similarly, the foundation stone of my social work was laid at my home itself. During my childhood days, we lived in a joint family and I was the eldest son of the family. Since my family has always been quite active in social work, and the values of a family are reflected in a child’s behavior, so I started imitating the actions of my elders and started helping everyone, not only my younger ones but my elders too, which ultimately became my basic nature. Who's your inspiration?
The People, my Family, Indian Soldiers and the Freedom Fighters. Since childhood, happy faces attracted me while the worried and sad faces made me wonder the reason behind their condition and brought a strong urge inside me to make them happy too. So, working for the people, seeing smiles on their faces and contentment in their hearts brings me immense peace and joy. This is my biggest inspiration. Also, thinking about the sacrifices that our Soldiers make daily in defending the borders of our Nation and remembering the struggle of our great Freedom Fighters due to which each one of us is breathing freely today, gives me an inner strength and inspiration to work for my Nation and the people.
Role of parents, family, friends and society?
As told earlier, my family had sown the seed of social work in me, which is growing into a big tree day-by-day. They have always been a pillar of support for me. Everyone has always stood by my side in every thick and thin. I am grateful to the Almighty for the strength He has provided to me in the form of my great parents, my encouraging wife, my caring children and my always supporting sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins. I can simply say that my late grandparents, my parents, my family, my friends and the society have always stood by me and supported me, my ideas and my decisions.
Message for youth:
Everyone says that Youth are the Future of our Nation. However, I will prefer saying that Youth are both, the Present as well as the Future of our Society and the Nation. They have already started their journey to become the driving forces of tomorrow. The present time of their lives is extremely crucial for them. If they shape their Present well, their Future will automatically shine brightly. So, my message for the youth is simply that focus on your present, live in the present moment, work hard and smart, aim at spreading happiness around you and stay optimistic.
Professional Summary
a. Executive Member BJP, J&K UT. b. Chairman of Saraf Association (Jewelers Association) Jammu. c. General Secretary, Tourism Federation of Jammu. d. Executive Member, Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Regd.) Jammu. e. Diligent Political leader with extensive knowledge of political activities. f. Focused on current political issues on local and national level. g. Ably promoting religious as well as leisure tourism by holding regular meetings with government departments and stakeholders and acting as a bridge between the two.
Core Qualifications
a. Extensive knowledge of local and regional political scenario. b. Solid understanding of issues from various political viewpoints. c. Thorough knowledge of media communications. d. Adept at working within local and state guidelines to achieve results. e. Knowledge of internal management procedures and structures. f. Excellent people skills.
Political Life & Social Life
a. Actively worked during 2002, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 assembly polls as well as parliamentary elections, thereby gathering immense knowledge of electoral procedures including campaigning, filing nominations, preparing manifestos, appointing polling agents and monitoring polling for free and fair elections.
b. Elected as President of Lakhdata Bazar Businessmen Welfare Association in August 2013 and remained for two tenures, till August 2017.
c. Remained Chairman of ‘Sarafa Association and Swarnkar Sangh Joint Action Committee’ Jammu.
d. Year 2015: Nominated as Member SLCC, FCI J&K, Union Ministry of CAPD during BJP regime.
e. Did many projects in association with many NGO’s, The Art of Living, Shri Anandpur Satsang Ashrams, Temple Committees and Trusts, Other Bazar Associations, Social Welfare Organizations, Lions Club, Orphans Home, Vridh Ashrams, etc.
Special Achievements
a. Played a key role in Shri Amarnath ji Yatra in the year 2000, 2001 & 2002, in collaboration with the J&K Police. It was the most crucial time as this was when the Yatra took its new path. I also got commendation certificates from the then SSP Jammu Sh. Farooq Khan, who is at present Advisor to Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor J&K UT, and from SP Headquarters in recognition of the services rendered while assisting Jammu and Kashmir Police in maintaining peace in the year 2002 and for my outstanding performance and efficiency in supporting the Yatra arrangements.
b. Became the first Valuer of Jewelry from J&K State, appointed by Ministry of Finance, and following the footsteps of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi Ji, announced free services during the Income Disclosure Scheme for the people of Jammu in 2016 in a function organized by the Department of Income Tax. He has been awarded Certificate titled “Appreciation for Contribution in Nation Building” from Principal Commissioner of Income Tax J&K, Ms. Sangeeta Gupta IRS, in a function organized by the Department of Income Tax.
c. Having recognizing efforts and outstanding contribution to the society as a prominent social worker and politician from Jammu, the Indian Virtual University for Peace and Education (IVUP), Bengaluru, had also conferred an ‘Honorary Doctorate in Social Work (Honoris Causa) with specialization in People’s Concern’.
d. Received appreciation letter from BJP State President West Bengal for helping the families of West Bengal stranded in Jammu during COVID-19 lockdown.
e. Received many awards and appreciation letters from different organizations, religious trusts for helping people during COVID-19 crisis
Social Work Journey
A politician, businessman and a social activist, have worked a lot for the upliftment of poor, arranged weddings of poor girls, donated blood, helped many accident victims and also worked for restoration of historic temples and other such sites in Jammu. An experienced leader, communicator and negotiator with long-standing experience and exposed to and responsible for key political fields, having ability in teamwork and team-building. An Outstanding communicator and moderator, working hard to strengthen Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) at all levels and remained alive to the issues confronting people of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the COVID-19 Lockdown that started on 24th March 2020, scheduled my days strictly in order to serve the people and help the needy during this crisis situation since Day 1 of Lockdown. Since a lot of people were facing food shortage due to complete lockdown, so decided to distribute dry ration, cooked food and other essential items to the needy people. My day in the lockdown went as follows: a. Procuring raw food material : 8 am – 9 am b. Packing the material : 9 am – 12.30 pm c. Distribution of material from my home : 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm d. Door-to-door distribution of material in adjoining and far flung areas : 3 pm – 5 pm e. Procuring raw vegetables from vegetable market, packing and distributing them door-to-door : 5 pm – 7.30 pm f. Sanitization in adjoining areas : 7.30 pm – 9 pm g. Feeding cows, stray dogs and horses in the areas of Residency Road, Bakshi Nagar, Tope Sherkhania, Subhash Nagar, Rehari, Bahu Plaza : 9 pm – 11.30 pm Also provided home-cooked food to stranded families twice a day, especially to the families from West Bengal who stayed in Jammu for 2.5 months. Helped students and other people, who were stranded due to lockdown outside J&K, in India as well as out of India, to come back to their native J&K safely, with the help of J&K administration
My Commitment
I have worked closely with the people of Jammu. I am trying to resolve their problems by getting implemented Social Welfare schemes, old age and widow pensions besides working towards ensuring uninterrupted supply of electricity, water in the city and its peripheries. Special focus is being laid on sanitation, developmental issues and other crucial problems. I am executing my responsibilities and duties, being a social worker and a true patriot, at leadership level and public’s concern. I truly believe that I have made a difference, and brought many honest, sincere and hardworking people into the political and social system to work for the cause of public and will continue doing so. My aim is to serve the people of India, especially of UT of Jammu & Kashmir, in every possible way, and come up to the expectations of the people. I possess energy with which I am changing the mindsets of people towards honesty, cleanliness, education, etc. I have proved how power can be utilized to improve the condition of the people of UT of J&K. My dream is to make India a developed and corruption-free nation. I love my India.