Gurah Salathia to be projected as J&K’s icon of patriotism: DyCM

Deputy CM and others honouring family member of martyr.
Deputy CM and others honouring family member of martyr.

* Dr Singh, Ganga, Jugal pay tributes to war heroes
Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, May 6: Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today said that Gurah Salathia- the birthplace of over 56 state war heroes- will be projected as icon of patriotism of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing a huge gathering which had assembled to pay tributes to the local war heroes who achieved martyrdom while safeguarding the nation.
Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Parkash Ganga and Member Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma were also present to pay floral tributes to the martyr soldiers.
Paying rich tributes to the valiant soldiers of the State, Dr Singh said that   nation is grateful to the martyrs and their families for their supreme sacrifices. He said such events link us to our roots and heritage and imbibe a sense of patriotism among the people.
He further said that these heroes sacrificed their precious lives to secure the future of the nation and it becomes the responsibility of the society to take care of their families. He said Government has initiated various welfare schemes to lessen the miseries of the families of war heroes.
He also remembered the extraordinary deeds of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji and founder of Gurha Slathian Raja Baba Hasal Dev Ji.
The DyCM also announced to establish a Municipal Committee for development of Gurah Salathia town on modern lines.  “Government has already   brought all Mandies of Samba under municipal bodies and funds are being provided for development of all basic amenities in these habitations”, he informed.
Responding to the issues raised by the Locals pertaining to the, construction of shed at cremation ground, construction of flyover over railway crossing, the Deputy CM assured that all their genuine issues would be redressed soon.
Chander Parkash Ganga, in his address, urged the youth to become socially aware and combat social evils plaguing the society. “Our nation has emerged after many sacrifices by young and old alike, and we should ensure that their contributions and their stories are never forgotten,” he said.
Underlining the need to connect inaccessible habitations for achieving holistic development of the State, Jugal Kishore Sharma said that the central government is providing liberal funds to fast track the construction of roads and bridges in the area under Central Road Funds (CRF).
Families of the martyrs and gallantry award winners were also honoured on the occasion.
Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister along with Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Parkash Ganga and Member Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma inaugurated the upgraded power infrastructure at Gurah Salathia completed at a cost of Rs 50 lakh.
The project included installation of 100 KVA transformers at Krishannagar and Gharota Mandi, Udh Mandi, Sumbali and Padder Mandi and  250 KVA  Transformers at Garh  Mandi,  bus stand Gurah Slathia, Sainee Mandi and Budwal Mandi.
The Deputy CM also inaugurated Community Sanitary Complex at Gurah Salathia build at a cost of Rs 2 Lakh under Swachh Bharat Mission by Department of Rural Development.

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