Early Times Report JAMMU, Aug 16: Provincial President National Conference Devender Singh Rana has highlighted the need for further strengthening amity and harmony between various segments of society, saying secular ethos and democratic foundations are essence of the idea of Jammu and Kashmir and idea of India. "This idea has to be preserved, which will not only be a befitting tribute to the great heroes of India's freedom movement but also a rich legacy to be bequeathed to future generations of our great nation", Mr Rana said while unfurling tricolour on Independence Day at Sher-i-Kashmir Bhavan, and reiterated the pledge to strive for cementing bonds of brotherhood and restoration of lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir. He greeted the people on the auspicious occasion and hoped that they will continue to work towards the harmonious growth of the society based on equality, social justice and respect for others. Prominent among those present on the occasion included Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, Surjeet Singh Salathia, Rattan Lal Gupta, Sheikh Bashir Ahmed, Babu Rampal, Jugal Mahajan, Brij Mohan Sharma, Qazi Jalal Ud Din, Sheikh Abdul Rehman, Dr. Chaman Lal Bhagat, Bimla Luthra, Vijay Laxami Dutta, Dr. Gagan Bhagat, Satwant Kour Dogra, Vijay Lochan, Abdul Gani Teli , Dharamveer Singh Jamwal, Swaran Latta, Rita Gupta, Dilshad Malik, S. Sucha Singh, Rashida Begum, Som Nath Khajuria, M.K Yogi, Ravi Dogra, Shabir Sambyal, Ch. Riaz Ahmed, Waris Gill, S. Gurnam, Singh, S. Tejinder Singh, Rohit Bali, Nitish Goswami, Zamir Quershi, S. Prithal Pal Singh, Harshvardan, Jatin Bhat, Sanjeev Kumar, S. Devender Singh, Ashanand, Dr. Tara Chand, Amit and others. |