Like Dussehra, ‘Operation Sindoor’ symbolises victory of good over evil: Dr Jitendra
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology on Thursday today said that if Dusshera is the festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil , “Operation Sindoor” is the best contemporary example of the victory of India’s good intentions over Pakistan’s evil designs.
Dr Jitendra said, incidentally today’s festivity marks triple celebration, that of Dussehra symbolising courage (Sahas) against evil, Gandhi Jayanti symbolising the supreme power of truth (Satya) and 100 years commemoration of the RSS symbolising service with effacement (Samarpan). In a single sentence… “Sahas, Satya , Samarpan ” define this year’s Vijayadashami..
The Minister said that this year Dusshera coincides with Gandhi Jayanti that together inspire us to follow the path of righteousness and truth for defeating evil and unjust forces. He said this while addressing a huge crowd at Dusshera Parv, at Parade ground Jammu.
Dr Jitendra while commemorating 100 years of establishment of RSS said that the organisation stands for the values of devotion , courage and nationalism that are also the values represented by the pious festival of Dusshera. Dr Jitendra said that due to Operation Sindoor, the world was witness to the strong and courageous leadership of India that is unprecedented on the national and international stage. While referring to Operation Sindoor, Dr Singh said that the operation not only depicted the courage and moral strength of PM Narendra Modi , but also showed the word his acumen and statesmanship and the strength of his diplomatic astuteness .
The Minister while expressing gratitude for the sacrifices made by our soldiers said that we are able to celebrate our festivals because the soldiers continue to defend our borders night and day.
While addressing a huge crowd at Parade Ground Jammu, Dr Jitendra said that Jammu and Kashmir was witness to supreme sacrifice made by Syama Prasad Mukherjee and said that the fire of nationalism that he ignited continues to remain alive in the hearts and minds of people of this region.
While referring to the 100 years RSS , Dr Singh said that the organisation has worked selflessly without any expectation , recognition and or political agenda for years and the courage and perseverance of the workers of RSS that has kept it alive for over a century.
Dr Singh lashed out at a certain section of leaders who for political opportunism had earlier said that after abrogation of Article 370 no national flags would be seen in J&K. He said that the nationalism of the people of J&K will persist for generations and this is the legacy of people of Jammu and the selfless workers of RSS that is an inspiration to the rest of the nation.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that India with the dynamic and visionary leadership that India has today, India is writing the story of New India that will soon be emulated by the rest of the countries of the world. Dr Jitendra further added that the regions like Jammu & Kashmir that have untapped potential with its vast mountains and rivers will play an important role in providing the economic boost through value addition and technological development. He urged people to follow the path of Dharma and set that dedication to goal is not possible without Dharma towards once duties.
The Dusshera Parv event was also attended by various officials and leaders and eminent members of civil society.
