National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah has called for socio-political empowerment of weaker sections of the society “The public-spirited men and women should come forward and work with missionary zeal and spirit on the ground towards the establishment of a society based on social justice, dignity and equality,” Dr Abdullah said while addressing a function organised by the SC Cell of National Conference here the other day. He said National Conference has all along provided a platform and opportunities to the weaker sections and ensured their active participation in decision making. He recalled how the selfless leaders of the SC community worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the poor people. This spirit is to be imbibed by the cadre in order to achieve the objective of establishing an egalitarian society, he added.