PANKAJ KHAJURIA
JAMMU: Jammu remembered Maharaja Hari Singh on his 62nd death anniversary and paid a rich floral tribute with patriotic fervour.
Yuva Rajput Sabha (YRS) organized the main tribute paying function at Maharaja Hari Singh Park Jammu which was led by its President Rajan Singh.
Folks and organizations across the Jammu including Ajaatshatru Singh who is the grandson of last Dogra Maharaja Hari Singh, Shamsher Singh Manhas (Ex MP), Raman Bhalla (former minister), RS Chib (former minister), Arun Gupta (President Chamber of Commerce, Advocate M K Bhardwaj, Ex-President, Bar Association Jammu, Sandhya Gupta, Zorawar Singh and hundreds of youth participated in the remembering ceremony.
“I pay my rich tribute to my Grandfather Maharaja Hari Singh on his 62nd death anniversary. At the same time I would like to congratulate YRS to make an effort to revive the patriotic and national forces in Jammu Kashmir. To get the holiday on Maharaja Shab birth anniversary is a beginning of new era; all credit goes to Rajan Singh and YRS team. “
People in London and PoJK are also paying tribute to Maharaja Shab on his death anniversary, Singh added.
Addressing on the occasion, Rajan Singh said, “His Highness Maharaja Hari Singh ji was a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence and worked tirelessly for the development of his state.
His pro people revolution like compulsory education, prohibition child marriage and opening of worship places for all classes should be introduced to curriculum with immediate effect, Rajan Singh added.
Chief Patron of YRS Rajinder Singh said, “We are proud to pay our respects to the great leader who played an instrumental role in shaping the destiny of our nation. Institutions established by Maharaja Hari Singh Ji have been serving the people since the very first day.”
Chairman YRS, Raghubir Singh said, “Through this event, we want to pay tribute to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s legacy and inspire the youth to follow his footsteps. We must never forget his contributions to the society and ensure that his memory lives on forever.”
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