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JAMMU: Glowing tributes were paid to the Martyrs of 1967-Kashmiri Pandit Agitation at a function held here at Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra, Jammu.
Recalling the martyrdom of Maharaj Krishen Razdan, Hardey Nath Matto and many others, veteran community leaders and one of the guiding spirits of the agitation H.N Jattu described layer by layer the developments of the Sangarsh which started from Rainawari Srinagar and shook the whole state as well the national capital.
He lamented the lackadaisical approach of the then Chief Minister late G.M Sadiq regarding the fundamental demand of the Kashmiri Pandit Samaj at that time, which even today seems to be part of pseudo-secular mindset being implemented at the cost of nationalistic sentiments.
Ashok Koul General Secretary (Org) State BJP, presiding over the function, appreciated the role of Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra for bringing the historical agitation of 1967 once again into limelight.
Social activist cum youth leader, Ashok Braroo highlighted the role of youth at that time and emphasised the huge potential and Jazba of the community prevailing even during present times of exile.
Advocate Ravinder Raina, President ASKPC felt need to mark the occasion in a more prominent way and recalled the famous slogan Jaikarra echoing from the historic premises of Shitalnath Srinagar.
Bindraban Sher, a member of SSK recalled the role and contribution of Maatre Shakthi of the Valley particularly that of the Mattan area including young firebrand girl Santosh Khaar and many others.
1967 agitation era activists Gopi Krishen Muju, Bansi Lal Matto and Shaheed Maharaj Krishen Razdans’ kins along with MLC Ajay Bharti, Opinder Bhat, Prof P.N Trisal and Dr Ramesh Razdan paid Shradanjali to these unsung martyrs.
H.N Pandita, senior Trustee of Kendra presented vote of thanks. The programme was compered by T.K Jigyasoo.
