JAMMU, Nov 12: A team of community members distributed invitations among the public, urging people to participate in the birth commemorative function of Jaggo Ram, scheduled to be held on November 15, 2026, at Smailpur.
The team comprised Hony Captain Kamal Chand Motan, Subedar Major Romesh Sargotra (Retd), R.L. Kaith, Ram Lal Lakhotra, Uttam Chand Sandhu, Madan Lal Kaith, Tilak Raj Bassa, Narayan Dass Bassa (Retd) and Rashpal Chand Lakhotra.
Jaggo Ram was a prominent and fearless leader of the Batwal community who dedicated his life to securing reservation rights for Scheduled Castes in Jammu and Kashmir.
His struggle began after the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir came into force on January 26, 1957, as it did not contain provisions for reservation for Scheduled Castes. He subsequently took up the cause and worked towards securing the rights and representation of the community.
The commemorative function will remember his contribution and legacy, while bringing members of the community together to pay tribute to his efforts.