Vibodh Terms PremNathDogra as Most Visionary Leader of His Times
On the occasion of 133rd birth anniversary of great and visionary leader of the state Pt. PremNathDogra, various programmes were organized in Rajouri. Various sports events were organized as a mark of respect and to express gratitude to this great son of the soil. The first programme was organized at Dangri where a volleyball match among
the local sports teams was organized. On this occasion BJP senior leader and MLC Vibodh Gupta joined a large number of local youth of Dangri and paid floral tributes to this visionary leader of the state before the match started. Speaking on the occasion Vibodh said that PremNathDogra was a leader from Jammu and Kashmir who worked for total integration of the state with India. He was also known as Sher e Duggar. He formed the PrajaParishad party in 1947 along with BalrajMadhok and opposed policies of the antinational elements. Remembering the eventful life of Pt. PremNathDogra, Vibodh said that this great son of Duggar soil was the torch bearer of the youth and patriotic citizens of the state. He always fought for the unity of the state and stood like a rock against the divisive forces who wanted to divide the state on communal lines. Vibodh further added that throughout his life he worked tirelessly for the full integration of the state with the rest of the country. Vibodh stressed that every citizen specially youth of this state must learn about the life of this leader and sacrifices made by him for the cause of keeping the state united. In another programme, a Kabadhi match was organized at Rajouri rural mandal in which BJP district President Dinesh Sharma was also present. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he said that Panditji gave a new direction to EkVidhaan, Ek, Nishaan, ekPradhaan agitation and played a very important role in uniting the nationalist forces under one umbrella. He said Panditji never had any greed for any post but his sole agenda was to get the separate symbols abolished and ensure the free flow of the Constitution of India in totto.Another event was organized by BJP urban mandal in Rajouri and in this programme former Chairman RajouriMunicipalityRajinder Gupta was also present. In this programme also floral tributes were paid to PanditPremNathDogra followed by organization of a friendly Kabadhi match in which teams of local youth participated. In his address Rajinder Gupta urged the youth to follow the footsteps of Pt. PremNathDogra and always remain vigilant against the enemies of peace who want to divide the state. Prominent among others who remained present in these programmes included Atam Gupta, Rakesh Sharma, Vishal Dutta, Sanjay Sharma, Ranjeet Tara, Nishu Gupta, Nischal Gupta, Amrish Gupta and Sanjay Dutta.
