JAMMU, Jun 1: A grand function was organized at Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Memorial Park, opposite Ranbireshwar Mandir, Jammu, to commemorate the Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath. The programme was organized under the leadership of Surinder Bhagat.
Former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Shakti Pathak was the Guest of Honour.
The gathering paid rich tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath and remembered his contributions towards social justice, equality and the upliftment of underprivileged sections of society.
Among those present were Mohan Lal Bhagat, Surinder Kumar, Chander Mohan Gupta, and Ashwani Sharma, besides several social activists and community members.
Addressing the gathering, Shakti Pathak highlighted the growing menace of drug abuse and stressed the need for collective efforts to build a drug-free society. He urged citizens, especially youth, to actively support anti-drug and de-addiction campaigns.
During the programme, meritorious students from various schools were felicitated for their outstanding academic performance. Certificates and mementos were presented to the students by the chief guests and other dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Nirmal Singh recalled the sacrifices and ideals of Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath, describing his life as a symbol of the struggle for social justice and the rights of marginalized communities. He called upon the younger generation to follow his ideals and contribute towards nation-building and social service.
Trust members including Adv. Rajan Bhagat, Rashpal Digra, Yashpal Singh, Gurmeet Dutta, Mohan Pawar, Bansi Lal Choudhary and Er. Vinod Kumar actively participated in making the event a success.
In his concluding remarks, Surinder Bhagat thanked the dignitaries, students and citizens for their participation and reaffirmed the Trust’s commitment to spreading the message and ideals of Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath across society.