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| Freedom fighters remember Netaji | | Follow mission of Bose, spread his message: Saroori | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 23: Minister for R&B Mr. G.M. Saroori has said that the best homage to Netaji Subhash Chander Bose is to follow his mission and spread his message of peace and tranquility, which he gave to the nation during freedom struggle.
The Minister was speaking at a function, held here at Town Hall, organized by Freedom Fighters Association,(FFA) Jammu, to celebrate the 113th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose.
Among others, President, FFA, Vaid Gandhorta, Senior, Vice President of FFA, Mr. Tej Ram Dogra,, besides, prominent citizen and heads of various NGOs and educational institutions were present on the occasion. A large number of students of different schools also participated in the function. Mr. Oma Dutt and Harnam Singh, the living legends of the Indian National Army were also present on the occasion
The function started with hoisting of tricolor, followed by garlanding on the statue of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose by the Minister and the members of the FFA.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Saroori said that Netaji sacrificed his life for the freedom of India. He said the formation of Indian National Army by Netaji was the first triumph of INC but for British rulers a big set back, which ultimately compelled them to vacate India. He said Netaji was a man of his words and never compromised on the dignity of the nation. He said Subhashji always opposed the policies of the British rulers and spread the message to fight against foreign yoke. He said Subhash Chanderji never stooped before the arrogance of the British rulers and instead fought against their policies and the treatment they meted out to the Indians.
He said the best homage to the leader was to follow his footsteps and imbibe the lessons he gave to the nation. He appealed youth, students and the participants to follow the footprints of the great leader and take forward the missions he has left. He said Netaji was a strong advocate of secularism and his role for strengthening and maintaining secular character of Indian National Congress would be remembered for long. He said youth have to spread the message of Netaji by projecting the essence of India before the world as a peace loving nation.
Vaid Gandhotra, Mr.Tejram Dogra and Mr. Sunil Dimple, also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the role of Netaji Subhash Chnader Bose. They said the need of the hour was to follow the mission of the leader.
The Minister also addressed a similar function held at Samba. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Saroori said that maintaining communal harmony was the first step towards peace and cautioned the people against the forces who are adamant to divide people on the caste, creed and religion. He said people have already rejected such elements, indicating that there was no space for the anti national elements the State. He said the Government was working for exploring employment avenues for the educated youth, and several initiatives have been taken in this direction. He said the recently announced employment package would yield good results and appealed educated youth to come forward and take its benefits.
MLC, Mr. Abdul Gani Vakil, while speaking on the occasion, said that a stable Government was a guarantee for the welfare of the people , adding that every step would be taken to strengthen the hands of the coalition formation. “It was our duty to take forward the development programmes started by the Government”, he added.
Former, MP, Mr. Janak Raj Gupta, B. S. Samyal of Seva Dal also spoke on the occasion and shared light on the role and sacrifices of Netaji’s.
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