MT News Service
Jammu, April 22:
Yudhvir Sethi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir Vice President has reiterated the commitment of Union Govt led by PM Narendra Modi for the welfare and prosperity of the OBC community.
He stated this while addressing a mammoth gathering during a function organized by All Jammu and Kashmir Sain Samaj (AJKSS) to celebrate the 722nd birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Baba Sain Ji Maharaj at Guru Nabha Dass Sabha here today.
In a statement issued to mercury times, on the occasion, Yudhvir Sethi was the Chief Guest during the function that commenced with paying of homage to Sant Shiromani Sain Dass Ji Maharaj by the mammoth gathering of the Biradari along with the dignitaries after which the programme continued till evening witnessing a heavy footfall of devotees.
In his address, Yudhvir Sethi, while paying rich tributes to the great saint for selfless service to the society, said that this great saint has shown the path of self realization and the legacy of his deeds and virtues are his teachings which are all the more significant today. He said that Sant Shiromani Sain Ji Maharaj worked for the upliftment of the poor and down trodden communities. He said that people today irrespective of their community affiliations are following his teachings devotedly.
The senior BJP leader highlighted the role played by Modi Govt for the welfare of OBC community, the poor and downtrodden. He asserted that the Central Govt stands committed to the prosperity and welfare of the OBCs living in Jammu and Kashmir. He informed the mammoth gathering that Modi Govt is very going to grant all the legitimate rights to J&K OBCs very soon.
Other speakers highlighted the contribution of Sain Bhagat ji Maharaj and also the role played by the Sain Samaj during the past several years for transforming their Samaj and the society at large. They recalled the great virtues and incidents of Sant Shiromani Sain Ji Maharaj during his life time which he spent in spreading the message of equality, liberty, justice and humanity. They said that Maharaj had devoted his life for the welfare of humanity.
The prizes and mementos were distributed to the outstanding students, councilors, Panchs and Sarpanchs, newly appointed Govt employees and those having retired from government jobs.
The function was organized under the supervision of J&K Sain Samaj headed by its President Rajinder Sikka and General Secretary Kewal Fothra.
