Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, May 22: Glowing tributes were paid to martyrs including jawans of security forces and patriotic people of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts who laid down their lives in fighting terrorism on the occasion of the country’s 75th years of Independence at a function organised by the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Forum (JKPF) here, today.
Thousands of people refusing to accept the hegemony of terrorists and anti national elements recalled the supreme sacrifices made by over a thousand local people and security forces for their fight against terrorism and frustrate the designs of anti-national elements. On this day, the families of the martyrs were also honoured. This was the first of its kind initiative in the last three decades to bolster the spirit of people of Doda, Ramban, and Kishtwar districts.
Senior advocate of Supreme Court, Monica Arora, Sant Dinesh Bharti, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Prant Sanghchalak of Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Gautam Mangi, president of Sanatan Dharma Sabha, Jammu and Kashmir, Purshotam Dadichi , Raghu Mehta, a senior official of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Forum, Luminaries from various sections of society, as well as saints and sages attended the programme and glorified the supreme sacrifices of martyrs.
Raghu Mehta, a senior official of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Forum, gave an overview of the Forum’s work and activities, as well as of the programme. He stated that the patriotic people of Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, and Bhaderwah have not only preserved the country’s independence but have also fought against anti-national forces and the terrorism.
Dr. Gautam Mangi, Prant Sanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, J&K while paying glowing tributes to the martyrs including security officers and locals who gave their lives fighting terrorism in the erstwhile Doda district. Dr. Mangi emphasized the relevance of the Praja Parishad movement and the role of Maharaja Hari Singh in the accession of Jammu and Kashmir with India.
He held Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah and Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru responsible for cessionist movement in Kashmir which gave birth to terrorism later.
Purushottam Dadichi, president, Sanatan Dharma Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir, spoke about the displacement of Kashmiri Hindus, the beginning of terrorism in Doda (VDCs), target killings and massacres, Village Defence Committees, now known as Village Defence Groups, the Doda Bachao Andolan, and the victory over terrorism, among other topics. He claimed that patriotic people in Jammu and Kashmir launched the Doda Bachao Andolan in response to terrorism. Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban residents actively engaged in this campaign, instilling faith in the patriotic people of these regions.
While paying tributes to the civilians and security forces who gave their lives in the region without succumbing to terrorism, Monica Arora, a senior Supreme Court advocate, said that fundamentalism and its consequences have been visible around the world and in Jammu and Kashmir for the past three decades. Terrorism and separatism in J&K, are the outcome of Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah’s machinations. She praised the nationalist societies of Doda, Ramban, and Kishtwar districts for standing firm in the face of anti-national forces despite terrorist threats, numerous sacrifices, and difficult circumstances.
Sant Dinesh Bharti also paid tributes to the heroes who gave their lives in the war against terrorism, as well as thanking the society that is still fighting this battle.
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