Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 17: Various functions were organized in connection with celebration of Vishwakarma Day today.
A function in this connection was held in the NHPC Regional office at Narwal near here. The function among others was attended by Jatinder Singh, Executive Director, other senior officers and employees of NHPC. On the occasion they paid obeisance to Lord Vishwakarma and offered Pooja to him. The function culminated with serving of prashad to gathering.
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) celebrated the day as National Labour Day in entire country. In J&K the members of the Union performed pooja of Lord Vishwakarma in their respective units i.e at Jammu, Reasi, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, Rajouri and Kishtwar. They took a solemn pledge to work hard for the prosperity of the nation.
Laxman Ravinder Singh, senior leader BMS, Karnail Chand its president, Vijay Chandel its working president, Bushan Sharma, general secretary, Harbans Choudhary deputy general secretary and other senior leaders of the organization addressed the workers at different places. They demanded that the Vishwakarma Day be declared as a paid holiday all over the country as entire working class celebrates it and worship the Lord to invoke his blessings.
Addressing the workers Lakshman Ravinder Singh condemned the Central and State Governments for their failure to control prices and the poor workers have been put in great trouble due to anti people policies of the Governments.
Prabhandhak Committee Vishwakarma Temple Muthi organised a cultural programme on the eve of Vishwakarma Jayanti which was followed by hawan and Satsang. A large number of people from all walks of life attended the function. On the occasion Sat Verma and Darshan Verma performed Bhajan Kirtan in praise of Lord Vishwakarma. K C Raina ex president of the Pradesh Vishwakarma Sabha was the chief guest on the occasion. He threw light on Lord and significance of day especially for working class.