JAMMU, Oct 23: Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha (DBPS) on Friday urged the Prime Minister to confer the prestigious Bharat Ratna posthumously upon Dugger Rattan Pt. Prem Nath Dogra in recognition of his contributions towards keeping Jammu and Kashmir united post partition.
The demand was raised during a tribute function organised at Sabha premises under the chairmanship of DBPS President Ved Parkash Sharma. Representatives from various Social and religious organizations participated in the event which was conducted with religious and Vedic rituals.
A, resolution in this regard was moved Former Dy. Commissioner B.S. Jamwal and seconded by D.B.P.S chairman Advocate P.C. Sharma and Bawa Bhair Dev Sathan Trust General Secretary Ramesh Sharma and others emphasized that Pt. Prem Nath Dogra played a crucial role in uniting the people of Jammu and Kashmir and spreading the EK Vidhan under Praja Parishad banner for the full integration of J and K with India. They stated that conferring the Bharat Ratna on him would be a fitting tribute to his legacy. The event saw participation of several notable figures.
Prominent attendees included D.B.P.S spokesperson Subash Shastri, N.C. Sharma, M.L. Sharma, Sunil Sharma, M.L. Padha, Jagan Nath Sharma, Barita Ram Sharma, K.L. Sharma, Shiv Ram Sharma, Rajesh Sharma, Gurdas Sharma, Davinder Sharma (Baboo) RitizKhajuria, PremBalotra and others.