Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 28: National Conference Provincial President Devender Singh Rana on Thursday decried the attempts of polarizing society on the basis of religion, saying that those preaching hatred in the name of religion are enemies of the humanity. "Those failing to appreciate Godliness are enemies of the society and the nation", Mr Rana said while flagging of Sadhbhavna Yatra of Baba Pehad Devta ji from Parade Ground, Jammu this morning, in presence of Mr. Ashok Khajuria MLC, Mr. Rajesh Gupta, MLA Jammu East and Mr. Ranvijay Singh . The Sadhbhavana Yatra passed from Pacca Danga, Jain Bazar, Dhounthli Bazar, Radio Station, Circular Road, Aithem and culminated at Phead Devta. According to legend, Baba Phead Devtaji is believed to have brought waters of Tawi from Kali Kundi glacier of Bhaderwah to Jammu with the blessings of Bawe wali Mata. Many Hindus of Jammu at present perform Mundan ceremony of their children at Devsthan of Baba Phead Devta. The Provincial President complimented the organizers for organizing this yatra, essentially for promoting the spirit of inclusiveness and fostering the bonds of amity and brotherhood. He referred to selfless service and contribution of spiritually blessed saints in forging bonds of brotherhood between various communities and said that spirit has to be emulated and bequeathed to posterity for making the state a better place to live in. "Today, when dark clouds of hatred and intolerance are hovering over the horizon, an onerous responsibility is cast upon us all to preserve and promote our glorious traditions that have withstood test of times", Mr Rana said and urged the people to keep this spirit alive and work for cementing the bonds of love and amity. Mr Rana lauded the people of Duggarland for keeping the flag of inclusiveness aloft despite provocation and most testing times of the history.
He also prayed for peace and tranquility in the state. Dharamveer Singh Jamwal, Som Nath Khajuria, Subash Singh, Advocate, Balwant Singh, Krishan Singh, Ashok Singh Manhas, Ashok Kumar and others were also present on the occasion. |
