NSF celebrates 118th birth anniversary of Chander Shekhar Azad

JAMMU July 23: National Secular Forum (NSF), University Unit organized a programmed in Jammu University, and on the Birth anniversary of Azad who laid his life for the country. Amid slogans “Azad Amar Raha “inqulaab Zindabad” Bharat Mata ki jai and the activists of NSF paid tributes to Azad and garlanded the portrait of the son of soil.

A programme in this connection was organized wherein Sh Ankush Abrol Provincial Joint Secretary JKNC was the Chief Guest while Dr Vikas Sharma Coordinator Jammu District (Urban) and Zonal Secretary JKNC, Presided over the function. Sh TR Sharma KAS (Retd) was the guest of honour and Mr Vikshay Vashist State Secretary NSF was the Special guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Sh Ankush Abrol appreciated the initiative taken by the NSF member to remember the birth anniversary of Azad. He said that when arrested and produced before the magistrate, he gave his name as ‘Azad’, his father’s name as ‘Swatantra’ and his residence as ‘prison’. He was considered to be one of the most famous revolutionaries of the Independence movement.

While Speaking Dr. Vikas Sharma stressed upon the youth to shun their self-centered outlook and contribute to the development of the nation.

Dr. Vikas also said that ever since BJP took over the reign into its hand, besides the general public, majority of youth have totally been broken and gone into a state of desperation due to anti youth policies of the present government. He added that growing unemployment was a matter of great concern as the present regime has miserably failed to create job opportunities for the youth. He urged the young generation to strengthen the hands of J&K National Conference (JKNC) enabling it to redouble its efforts to get the status of Jammu and Kashmir statehood restored.

Sh TR Sharma KAS (Retd), in his speech said that the sacrifices of such great people could not be ignored, which had secured freedom for the country and its people.

Mr Roshan Sharma District President delivered the welcome address and Mohd Umer Farooq President University Unit delivered the vote of thanks.

Among others who spoke were Vineet Gupta Chairman University Unit, Abhishek Uppal District Chairman, Atul sharma, Arun singh and others.