Declare Apr 13 as Rajouri holiday
Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Apr 13: Former MLC and general secretary of BJP, J&K, Vibodh Gupta paid homage to the martyrs of the 1947 Rajouri massacre at Balidan Stambh, Rajouri, and demanded that April 13 be officially declared as a public holiday in Rajouri district in honor of “Rajouri Day.”
Speaking on the occasion, Vibodh Gupta said, “After the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India, armed Pakistani soldiers disguised as Tribal invaders (Kabalis) attacked and captured Rajouri on November 7, 1947. This was followed by a brutal onslaught on November 11, 1947, coinciding with the Diwali festival. Almost 10,000 civilians including 3000-3500 women lost their lives battling for motherland”.
Vibodh further highlighted the significance of April 13, 1948, stating, “Due to the bravery and valiant efforts of the Indian Army, aided by the courageous citizens of Rajouri, the town was liberated from the intruders. Since then, April 13 is observed as Rajouri Day to commemorate the sacrifice and valor of those who laid down their lives for the liberation of Rajouri.”
Vibodh strongly asserted that the historical and emotional significance of this day must be acknowledged by the Government by declaring April 13 as an official holiday in Rajouri district.
“Pakistan has yet to reconcile with the fact that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and continues to make attempts to disturb peace in the Union Territory. However, under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the BJP Government has effectively isolated Pakistan on the international stage, leading to a significant decline in militancy in Kashmir” maintained Vibodh Gupta.
Speaking on the occasion ,BJP leader Varun Chandan said that the liberation of Rajouri on April 13, 1948, is a golden chapter in our history. Radish Sharma added that honoring this day with an official holiday will instill a deeper sense of pride and patriotism among the people of Rajouri. Ex-Corporator Sanjay Sharma added that we owe our freedom and peace to the supreme sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during Rajouri’s liberation.
General secretary, SDS Rajouri Nishu Gupta said, “Rajouri Day is not just a day of remembrance but a powerful reminder of the bravery and sacrifice that led to the liberation of our land.”
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