 Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 21: Rich and floral tributes were paid to Maharaja Gulab Singh, the founder of Jammu and Kashmir, on his 224th birth anniversary here today.
As per press release, a grand function was organized by All Jammu and Kashmir Charak Bridari here under the chairmanship of its president Kr. Rajeev Charak.
While paying his tributes to the first Dogra King of Jammu and Kashmir, Charak said Maharaja's rule was a glorious period for the state, adding "After taking over the reins of state from Maharaja of Punjab Province, the great visionary statesman intact the whole state.
"Despite of huge difference in cultures, castes, religions and climatic conditions of the state, Maharaja successfully carve out a separate identity of largest independent state in geographical area in British India," he said.
He said with shrewd statesmanship Maharaja extended the boundaries of former princely state far and wide by capturing Ladakh, Aski Chin, Baltistan, Gilgit and over 300 sq miles of Tibet.
He dealt in detail about the achievements of the Maharaja Gulab Singh who rose from an ordinary soldier to the highest position of a King.
Charak also appealed the youth to start vigorous struggle for protection of rich cultural heritage of Dogras.
He also asked the government to declare state holiday on birthday of Maharaja Gulab Singh, naming the University of Jammu after the name of Maharaja Gulab Singh and preservation and restoration of prestigious Dogra heritage .
Rangeel Singh, Kamal Dev Singh, Yashpal Singh, Mohinder Singh, Vikram Singh, Rohit Singh, Sanjeev Singh, Narinder Singh and others were present on the occasion. |
