Such initiatives bind citizens of the country across different regions, infuses sense of unity: Ashok Kaul
Sushasan Yatra will go a long way to understand cultural ethos of different parts of country: Arun Prabhat
Jammu, June 6: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha’s (BJYM’s) four-day-long Bharat Darshan Sushasan Yatra to Jammu and Kashmir was successfully concluded at Katra in Reasi district.
The BJP state general secretary (Org.) Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Ashok Kaul was the chief guest at the concluding day function, while the BJYM National Media Incharge S.Amandeep Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha’s State President Arun Prabhat, were also present on the occasion.
The Yatra was blessed by Swami Yogananda ji.
During the Sushasan Yatra, BJYM activists from various parts of the country visited different parts of Jammu region and held detailed interactions with the victims of Article 370 and Article 35-A and, besides having firsthand experience of rich cultural heritage of Jammu region.
Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Ashok Kaul appreciated the initiative taken by the BJYM to take out Sushasan Yatra in different parts of the country and said it provided enough opportunity to visiting team of BJYM to have the knowledge of cultural ethos of Jammu Kashmir.
He said the culture was the common thread binding the citizens of the country across different regions. “There is no concept of border in our culture. Such initiatives not only provide ample opportunity to the people to interact with other communities in a multidimensional manner, but also infuses a sense of togetherness and unity,” he said.
Sh. Ashok Kaul asked the BJYM activists to strive hard for the welfare of common masses and building of a strong nation.
In his address, Arun Prabhat described the decision of BJYM’s national president Tejasvi Surya to launch Sushasan Yatra in different parts of the country as “historic” and “unique” as it infused a lot of vigour among the youth activists across Jammu region.
“The Yatra has energized the younger generation with a new vigour. Such initiatives will go a long way to understand the cultural ethos of different parts of the country. After having the visit of Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Bengaluru and J&K, the BJYM activists from J&K and other parts of the country will now go to other states of the country and interact with the people there,” he said.
He said the visiting team interacted with West Pakistan Refugees and the people of Gorkha and Valmiki Samaj, who were also the worst victims of Article 370 and Article 35-A.
“West Pakistan Refugees, Gorkha and Valmiki Samaj were never granted their due share under the discriminatory provisions of laws before the abrogation of Article 370. The historic decision of the Central government changed their lives completely and their children are now able to live a dignified life,” he said.
S. Amandeep Singh said they had a great and rich experience of the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir during the Yatra. “The Yatra is also aimed at throwing a light on three key points, Sewa, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan, which are the main focus of governance ensured by the BJP-led government at the Centre during the last eight years”, the BJYM leader said.
He added, “Under the theme “8 Saal Seva,Sushasan Aur Gareeb Kalyan”, it is also aimed at highlighting the unprecedented development activities initiated by the BJP government under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra”.
Prominent persons who were present on the occasion District President Reasi Sheel Magotra , Chairman Municipal committee Shashi Gupta,DDC’s Rajiv Mengi,Ritu Thakur,Seh Prabhari Rohit Dubey,Yatra Coordinator and Co-Coordinator Abhishek Salathia and Sanjay sharma.