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Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the administration has empowered the underprivileged, established social equality and ushered in a new era for the people of the Union territory to realise their dreams and aspirations.
Sinha paid tributes to freedom fighter Syama Prasad Mookerjee at Urliwand in Kathua district and said he was undoubtedly one of the greatest scholars and statesmen of the country.
“In August 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid the biggest tribute to Dr Mookerjee’s vision, his struggle and sacrifice by effecting total integration of Jammu Kashmir with the rest of the country. He restored the human dignity and social justice in J-K, which is now walking on a new journey of development”, Sinha said while addressing a ‘Tiranga Utsav’ programme organised by the district administration.
Despite all obstacles, we have achieved several milestones, he said.
“We have been able to empower the underprivileged, establish social equality, brought industrial development, ushered in a new era for young men and women to realise their dreams and aspirations,” the Lt Governor said.
The participation in the national anthem singing competition across J-K and 8,000 school children displaying the national flag under Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in the Tral area of Pulwama is the true reflection of the new J-K, he said.
With the determined efforts of the administration and the active contribution of the common people, we will make J-K the most developed and top performer UT in the country, Sinha said.
Paying tributes to Mookerjee, the LG said sacrificed his life for a united and modern India. Let us strive to become his worthy heirs, he added.
The Lt Governor termed Dr. Mookerjee ‘s political life guided by spirituality and determination to uplift the downtrodden of society. His slogan of ‘Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan’ gave a new vision, a new awakening, a new inspiration to the people for a united and modern India, added the Lt Governor.
A towering man of ideas and ideals, Dr. Mookerjee laid the foundation for the industrial development of the country by setting up three most significant Industrial undertakings, and formulated policies which prepared the ground for future, observed the Lt Governor.
In order to make the country self-sufficient in essential goods including defence, Dr. Mookerjee encouraged private investment, supported private enterprises with suitable administrative regulations for speedy industrialization, he added.
The Lt Governor recalled the indispensable contributions of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee for the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor paid floral tributes to freedom fighters and honored the family members of the bravehearts of J-K Police and security forces who have made supreme sacrifices in the service of the nation.
The Lt Governor also hoisted a 100 feet high Tricolour and appealed the people to participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, bring home the national flag with honour and pride.
Col Mahan Singh, DDC Chairman, Kathua; Raghunandan Singh, Vice Chairman DDC Kathua and Naresh Sharma, President Municipal Council Kathua paid homage to the martyrs of the security forces.
Kathua is the land of bravehearts and martyrs, and our Youth is steadfast for the service of the nation, said Chairman DDC Kathua.
Rahul Pandey, Deputy Commissioner Kathua delivered the welcome address.
Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Vivek Gupta DIG, besides senior officials were present on the occasion.
Rajiv Jasrotia, former Minister; former Legislators; PRI & ULB members, and people from all walks of life were also present.