Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 14 : On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, National Conference Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra greeted the people, praying this festival to foster the spirit of unity and joy among the people.
The NC leader was addressing a congregation at the Ram Mandir of Changhi Wale Babaji.
He prayed for peace and tranquility besides well being of all, irrespective of caste, creed and religion and said that all the festivals are observed as per the glorious heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Let us share the joy of Makar Sankranti with the world and foster a sense of togetherness”, he said, adding that all religions preach amity and brotherhood.
Sadhotra urged the devotees to rise to the occasion and foil the machinations of the divisive forces to retain the composite culture of the country in general and Jammu and Kashmir in particular.
He said the erstwhile state has a rich legacy of togetherness that is not only to be sustained but promoted for overall good of the posterity.
Referring to the long pending demand of the connectivity to the temple, Sadhotra expressed happiness over the work having finally been taken up after continued persuasion.
He called for adequate infrastructural development of the place, locating the heritage worship place adjacent to the Sangam of three rivers and hoped the road network will also benefit the people of the adjoining areas.
In his discourse Baba Som Dutt Ji blessed Sadhotra and called for strengthening the bonds of amity, ensuring social justice and working towards harmonious growth of the society. This is essence of Dharma that stands for equality and justice for all, he added.
Baba Som Dutt Ji wished the devotees a joyful and prosperous Makar Sankranti.
Among others who were present on the occasion included Ghar Singh Joint Secretary, Jammu Provincial National Conference, Rakesh Sharma District President Youth National Conference District Jammu, Randhir Singh Senior Vice President Block Marh, Ch Keemat Lal Ex-Sarpanch, Ch Nagar, Anil Chib YNC leader, Balkar Saini and Nika Ram.
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