Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, July 17: District Congress Committee Kathua president and former Member Legislative Council, Subash Chander Gupta along with party leaders and activists paid rich tributes to Late Girdhari Lal Dogra, Ex- Finance Minister and Ex- Member Parliament on his 103rd birth anniversary next to statues of Girdhari Lal Dogra situated at Hiranagar Morh and Girdhari Lal Dogra Memorial Degree College Hiranagar today.
A large number of people were present next to his statue situated in the premises of college to pay homage to veteran Congress leader known for his honesty, simplicity and dedication for his service to the poor and down-trodden.
Gupta while paying tributes to Girdhari Lal Dogra recalled the contribution of Late Dogra for the development of the State. He particularly highlighted his humbleness and dedicated service towards the poor and deprived section of the society.
“Dogra Sahib was the leader of the masses and always felt pleasure in solving the genuine problem of the common public,” Gupta said adding that the people of our State are proud that such a charismatic leader was born here at village Bhiya of Hiranagar.
Gupta also recalled the contribution of Late Dogra towards the development of the State. He especially highlighted his humility and dedicated service towards poor and deprived section of society, saying one needs to learn from the example set by him to serve the people. He said that Dogra was a leader of the masses and always remained connected with the people’s problems and worked for their redressal throughout his life.
Prominent among those present on the occasion includeded Naresh Sharma, Ex-president MC Kathua, Kulbir Singh Pathania, secretary PCC, Chunni Lal, Bhushan Sangra, Anant Ram Dogra, Satpal Choudhary, Murari Lal, Ex-Sarpanch Ram Lal, KC Bhagat, Ruldu Ram, Yash Paul Singh, Narinder Rathore and Bhagwan Dass.
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