JAMMU, Jul 16: BJP leaders on Thursday inaugurated a grand Bhandara at Shiv Shakti Kali Mandir, Top Bridge, Jammu West, with MLA Jammu West Arvind Gupta and Braham Jyot Satti, State President, BJP OBC Morcha, Jammu & Kashmir, leading the ceremony.
The Bhandara was organised by Ashok Salgotra, State Secretary, BJP OBC Morcha, and Yogi Yogeshwar Nath. A large number of devotees and local residents participated in the event, reflecting the spirit of devotion, selfless service and community harmony.
Among those present were Sunny Sangotra, State General Secretary, BJP OBC Morcha; Arun Sethi, District President, BJP OBC Morcha, Jammu; Sanjay Verma and Rajesh Verma, District General Secretaries; Kushant Prajapati, Mandal President, BJP; Mohit Gupta, Mandal General Secretary; Arti Khajuria, Mandal President, BJP Mahila Morcha, besides senior BJP leaders, party workers, temple management members and devotees.
The leaders offered prayers for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the people before interacting with devotees and appreciating the organisers and volunteers for successfully conducting the Bhandara.
Addressing the gathering, Arvind Gupta said that community Bhandaras represent India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage while promoting compassion, brotherhood and selfless service. He said temples have always served as centres of faith, culture and social harmony, adding that such platforms should continue fostering social responsibility, mutual respect and collective participation in nation-building. He also reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Jammu West and the welfare of all sections of society.
Speaking on the occasion, Braham Jyot Satti said that service to humanity is the highest form of worship and that organising community Bhandaras reflects the BJP’s commitment to service, dedication and social harmony. He appreciated the efforts of Ashok Salgotra and Yogi Yogeshwar Nath for organising the event and urged party workers to continue participating in initiatives that strengthen social unity, cultural values and public welfare.