M K Ajatshatru Singh pays tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh ji on his 62nd Death Anniversary

Says struggle will continue to fulfill dreams of Maharaja Hari Singh ji

JAMMU, April 26: M.K Ajatshatru Singh, former Minister & Ex MLC paid glorious tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh ji, the former ruler of the erstwhile state of J&K on his 62^nd Death Anniversary in a programme held today at Maharaja Hari Singh Park, Jammu.

Speaking on the occasion, M.K Ajatshatru Singh highlighted the contribution of Maharaja Hari Singh ji in socio-political and religious reforms in the state during his rule. He also threw light on the diverse facts of his personality and good governance.

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M.K Ajatshatru Singh said it was only because of the wisdom and political vision of the Dogra rulers of the J&K state that the people of the entire state did not suffer the British tyranny as the people of the rest of the country suffered during 200 years of the British rule in India.

“In a memorable speech in London in 1931-32 at the Round Table Conference on Indian constitutional reforms, Maharaja Hari Singh ji fearlessly demanded honour and equality for India. Maharaja with his political wisdom had preferred to join the secular state of India instead of the theocratic state of Pakistan by signing the instrument of accession on October 26, 1947,” he said.

Ajatshatru Singh lauded the role played by Yuva Rajput Sabha and media for playing a key role in sanctioning a holiday on September 23, every year, the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh ji. He said today people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially members of the Dogra community are happy with approval of a holiday on September 23.

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The former minister said that people of J&K should continue to spread awareness about the rich cultural legacy of the erstwhile state of J&K through all possible means because this will help them to connect with the soil and the heritage of this great Duggarland which always stood for justice and secular credentials. He however said that the struggle will continue to fulfill all the dreams of Maharaja Hari Singh ji to make the region best among all.

Members of several social and political organizations were present on the occasion.