Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Aug 21: Maharaja Hari Singh Coordination Committee held protest demonstration here, today demanding declaring of holiday on birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh which falls on September 23. The protestors talked about various reforms initiated by Maharaja and said “Today we are Indians just because of Maharaja Hari Singh. Our State was never under British rule but still Maharaja Hari Singh spoke about Independence of India in Round Table Conference in London, which shook the basis of British empire. It was due to this reason that conspiracies against Maharaja started”, they added.
Talking to media persons, Ranjeet Singh Pathania, president Barwal Athletes Club, said that Maharaja Hari Singh worked for all the sections of society and said that it’s totally unfortunate that Government has announced holiday on Vilay Diwas but is not announcing holiday on birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh which is of utmost importance and is related with sentiments of Jammu, as Maharaja was originator of the document of accession.
Addressing the media, Pawan Chib said that today it’s a token protest and the objective of the protest is to spread the agitation to every household and soon a massive protest will be held at Kathua. He said that if Government doesn’t announce holiday on September 23 before elections a campaign will be launched “No Holiday No Vote”. He asked the leaders to come forward and join the hands of local public to support the demand. Maharaja Hari Singh Coordination Committee appealed to the LG to declare holiday on birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh and respect the sentiments of people of Jammu.
Leaders of various organizations participated in the protest. They included Rana, Rohit , Vikram, Barinder Partap, Vikrant, Zorawar, Manav Gotra, Munish Dogra, Dilprit Singh, Shubam Khajuria, Nannit Sharma, Darpan Sharma, Vishal Ghor, Nishant Chandael etc.
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