 Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 25: Senior Citizens Joy Society solemnly observed the Martyrdom Day of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, paying rich and heartfelt tributes to the great nationalist, educationist, thinker, and founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, who sacrificed his life for the unity and integrity of India. Dr Shreyansh Kumar Jain Chairman senior citizens Joy Society & State Yoga Commissioner addressed recalling the historical significance of June 23, 1953, the day when Dr. Mookerjee died under mysterious circumstances while in custody in Jammu & Kashmir. He had entered the state without a permit, defying the then-prevailing rule which required Indian citizens to seek permission to enter their own country's territory. His arrest and sudden demise remain a dark chapter in Indian history - unanswered but unforgettable.
The program was conducted by Mr. Ashok Khajuria, who set the tone of the evening by highlighting Dr. Mookerjee's undying spirit. Dr. Vijay Sharma, Secretary of SCSSSC, and Shri B.B. Sharma, Former State President, shared their insights on Dr. Mookerjee's life, contributions, and lasting legacy.
Dr. Mookerjee's powerful slogan - "Ek desh mein do Vidhan, do Pradhan, aur do Nishan nahi chalenge!" (One Nation cannot have two Constitutions, two Prime Ministers, and two Flags) - resonated throughout the program and reminded all attendees of the courageous stand he took for national integration.
H.C. Vaid, Shri Narinder Wadhera, and Shri Vipul Mahajan also expressed their views and emphasized the relevance of Dr. Mookerjee's ideology in today's context, especially in light of the abrogation of Article 370 - a vision he had once dreamed of.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks and the singing of the National Anthem, reaffirming the participants' dedication to the nation and its unity.
As we remember Dr. Mookerjee, we are reminded that his sacrifice was not just a moment in history - it was a turning point that shaped India's constitutional and political future. |
