Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 17: The 38th death anniversary of Kashyap Bandhu (Tara Chand Bulbul) was observed at writers Club here, today at a simple but impressive function organized by Jigar and Team Essay.
The function was chaired by Padamshri K N Pandita and Vijay Bakaya former Chief Secretary and president, Durga Nag Trust was the chief guest. The other dignitaries who were on dais included Prof B L Zuthsi, Bharat Bushan Bhat, president ZDPC and Prof P N Trisal.
Dr K N Pandita cautioned the community against over aged marriages and decreasing population of KPs. He said a wrong trend has developed in the community which is very dangerous. He said the community needs to think over this otherwise it will be completely wiped out within some decades.
Vijay Bakaya termed Kashayp Bandhu a great visionary leader who fought for the community rights during his entire life. Terming Bandhu Ji a great nationalist, he said the late leader’s role in converting Muslim Conference into National Conference (NC) was a great service to the nation and secular values of the erstwhile J&K State.
He also termed Bandhu Ji a great social reformer and thinker ahead of his time. Bakaya said his contribution can never be forgotten and he will be remembered for centuries together.
Prof Zutshi, Prof P N Trisal and Bharat Bushan Bhat, Bal Krishan Sanyasi and Santosh Nadan also paid glowing tribute to Bandhu Ji.
The students of various schools including Hee Maa Smarth High School Jagti, Sai Play Way Jagti, M Naveen School, Nagrota, S L Memorial, Santra Mode, Government Middle School Jagti , Migrant H/ S School , Bohri participated in cultural programme and delivered speeches on life history of Bandhu Ji.
Dr Rajiv Bhat grandson of Bandhu Ji, Avtar Mota and Dr Talashi also graced the occasion. Sandhya Dhar head of Jigar foundation proposed the vote of thanks.
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