Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 9: As part of its ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a Dogri and Punjabi Samagam’ at Shikshak Bhawan here today.
Jangi Lal Mahajan, MLA Punjab and president All India Mahajan Sabha was the chief guest of the programme which witnessed the presentations of Dogri and Punjabi artists who mesmerized audience.
The performances of the artists were highly appreciated and they were honoured on the occasion. The main organizer of the event was senior BJP leader and party’s vice president J&K, Yudhvir Sethi.
Jangi Lal Mahajan, MLA Punjab in his address on the occasion said that the cultural bonds can be strengthened by first cultivating the same by creating healthy environment at the grass root level i.e. by reaching out to the people there and making them aware about the significance of blending of cultures and the role of BJP in promoting it. He urged party leaders to take the policies and programmes of BJP to every nook and corner across the J&K.
Ashok Koul, general secretary (Organization) BJP asked the party cadre to keep in mind the basic objectives of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ and proactively function as party’s foot soldiers on ground towards achievement of the objectives.
Dr. Narendra Singh, national secretary said that in furtherance of promoting this identity of the nation, the ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ scheme has been introduced under the Ministry of Human Resource Development to encourage the people of India to learn about the culture of different states and UTs and promote a stronger and united India.
Kavinder Gupta, former Deputy CM, said that in the era of technology which has reduced geographical boundaries, it is important to establish cultural exchanges between people of different regions, as a means to further human bonding and a common approach to nation-building.
Yudhvir Sethi, in his welcome address, emphasized that culture of the country connects us together and today’s ‘Dogri Punjabi Samagam’ has been organized with the aim of further strengthening the bond between Dogra and Punjabi cultures. He informed that participants in the event can enjoy Dogri and Punjabi cuisine which is a special attraction of the event.
Former Minister and BJP national Executive Member, Priya Sethi, Dy Mayor, Baldev Singh Billawaria were also present on the occasion.
Prominent among others present on the occasion were Rajiv Charak, Sanjay Baru and Rekha Mahajan, co conveners of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, J&K.
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