JAMMU, Aug 23: The Manhas Maha Sabha (Regd.), Paloura, Jammu, organised a press conference at the Sabha premises in Paloura on Saturday, wherein newly elected President Shiv Dev Singh, former MLA, announced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening unity and promoting the welfare of the Manhas Baradri.
The press conference was held under the presidentship of Shiv Dev Singh and was attended by five former Presidents of the Sabha—Balwant Singh Manhas, B.S. Manhas (Senior Advocate), Kashmir Singh Manhas, Rajinder Singh Manhas and Dayal Singh Manhas—besides Col. Uttam Singh, former member of the Sabha.
Addressing the media, Shiv Dev Singh said that the Manhas Maha Sabha would work with a clear focus on unity, welfare and the overall development of the community. He said the newly elected body would function strictly in accordance with the provisions and principles laid down in the constitution of the Sabha.
“We will work collectively for the unity and welfare of the Manhas Baradri and ensure that the functioning of the Sabha remains transparent and in accordance with its constitution,” Shiv Dev Singh said.
He said that the experience and guidance of former presidents and senior members of the community would be taken into consideration while carrying forward the activities of the Sabha. He stressed the need for collective participation of community members in strengthening the organisation and promoting social harmony.
The newly elected President also announced that the Annual Mela of Manhas Baradri would be organised on October 14, 2026, at the Manhas Baradri Temple, Paloura, Jammu. He said the annual event would be organised with great enthusiasm and participation and appealed to members of the community to attend the mela in large numbers.
“I appeal to every member of the Manhas Baradri to participate in the Annual Mela on October 14 and make it a grand celebration of our unity, traditions and community spirit,” Shiv Dev Singh said.
During the press conference, the senior-most and experienced member of the Baradri, Raman Kant Singh Manhas, was announced as the General Secretary of the Sabha, with the consent of the former presidents present on the occasion.
The leadership expressed confidence that the collective experience of senior members and the participation of the younger generation would help the Sabha undertake its activities more effectively and strengthen its role in promoting the welfare and unity of the Manhas community.