 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 20: Dogra Sadar Sabha in an extraordinary meeting paid rich tributes to late Th. Gulchain Singh Charak on his tragic and sudden demise as Sabha's beloved President who took to his heavenly abode on the 17th of October2025.
An ardent believer of Dogriyat and secularism, bold and courageous promoter of the cause of Dogras and communal harmony, Th. Gulchain Singh Charak devoted his life for the wellbeing and upliftment of Dogras as he pursued their concerns in every walk of life and spontaneously helped one and all sincerely. He held many responsible positions in life and remained in the frontline of activities in J&K. He was Minister of Education & R&B (PWD), MLC, General Secretary of AICC, President Rajput Sabha, Patron Akhil Bhartiya Khatriya Mahasabha, Chairman Dogra Education trust, President Laxmi Narayan Mandir Management Trust & President of the Dogra Sadar Sabha. He put untiring efforts to promote the revival of Dogra Heritage sites, cause of grassroots leadership, Panchayatraj, Numberdar/ Chowkidars and to help the suffering population of Ramban and border areas. His sudden demise after a brief ailment has left a great vacuum in the society that will be difficult to fill. Rich tributes charged by emotions were paid by various dignitaries, his fans and lovers.
His cheerful affectionate nature and ever ready response to help everybody as a leader readily without discrimination made him dear to all who came in touch with him from any walk of life.
Prominent persons from all walks of life participated in the Shok Sabha/ Shardanjali. Among those who spoke during the Shok Sabha were Col Karan Singh, Adv. HC Jalmaria, GA Khwaja, Arvinder Singh Amn, Col. Virendra K Sahi, VrC, Prem Sagar Gupta, H A Siddiqui, Abdul Majid, Dr. S P Verma, Lt Gen. Rakesh Sharma, Brig Vijay Sagar Dhiman, Jagmohan Sharma, Madan Rangeela, JS Babli and others. Others who participated in the shok Sabha were Maj Gen Sunita Kapoor, Jagdeep Singh, Chhankar Singh, Lalita Tapasvi, Rajinder Gupta, Dr Kamal Sharma, Katoch, Dr. G S Charak, Ehtsham ul Haq, Sandesh Vir, Mohd Shabir, Krishan Kumar Farid Khan, Rashid Ahmed, Arun Bakshi, Shankar Singh, Raman Kant Singh, Pawan Sharma, Kuldeep Wahi, Harbans Sharma, Narinder Singh, Ravi Singh Slathia and others. |
