Prakash Utsav of Guru Nabha Das
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 8: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today said that the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is committed to ensuring that the benefits of good governance reach the last person in the remotest corners of Jammu & Kashmir.
He was addressing a religious programme orgaised to commemorate the Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Nabha Das Ji Maharaj, organized by the All J&K Mahasha Sadar Sabha at Dogra Hall, Jammu, under the aegis of the Goswami Guru Nabha Dass Ji Maharaj Trust.
The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the rich spiritual heritage of Jammu & Kashmir, noting that the region’s social, political, and cultural fabric has been profoundly shaped by sages and saints from diverse sects and faiths. He emphasized that their teachings promote unity, piety, penance, and love for humanity.
He further stated that the government under Omar Abdullah remains deeply conscious of this legacy and is working in an inclusive and unbiased manner to ensure welfare, development, and administrative ease for all, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion. Reaffirming the party’s ideological commitment, he said that National Conference, from the era of Sheikh Abdullah to the present leadership, has upheld the values of secularism and humanism.
On this occasion, Kali Dass Panotra submitted a memorandum of demands to the Deputy Chief Minister, seeking the construction of a Guru Nabha Dass Hostel for students of the Mahasha community, installation of a statue at Guru Nabha Dass Chowk, establishment of hostel facilities at the Guru Nabha Dass Temple for community members and relocation of the slaughterhouse from Dogra Hall area.
Rattan Lal Gupta while paying tribute to Guru Nabha Das stated that the true tribute to such spiritual figures lies in fostering unity and harmony in society. He also highlighted various initiatives undertaken by successive governments for the upliftment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes, adding that the present government has reinvigorated efforts in this direction.
Others who were present on the occasion included- Shamim Begum former DDC Nagrota, Pardeep Bali, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Rakesh Singh vice president Central Zone and others.
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