Jammu, 22 February (H.S.): Bharatiya Janata Party, J&K unit president, Sat Sharma, along with former Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, chaired a meeting to discuss and finalise the upcoming “Atal Virasat Sammelan” programmes to be organised in Jammu & Kashmir in March.

Sat Sharma, while speaking in the meeting, highlighted the significance of the “Atal Virasat Sammelan”. He emphasized that the programmes in this regard, are to be dedicated to celebrating the memories of Atal in Jammu and Kashmir, besides, highlighting values and vision of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was instrumental in shaping India’s modern political and economic landscape.

Sharma reiterated that the events would focus on Vajpayee’s contributions to J&K, particularly his efforts for cordial relations with Pakistan and in fostering peace, development, and good governance.

He shared that the programmes will be organized in every district of J&K, ensuring widespread participation of senior citizens, scholars, intellectuals, and social representatives. Moreover, he added, the events will feature interactions with prominent thinkers and leaders who will share insights on Vajpayee’s visionary leadership.

Dr Nirmal Singh, Convenor for the year long Atal Birth Centenary celebrations in J&K, spoke at length about the initiative, stressing the need to instill Vajpayee’s ideals among the youth. He pointed out that the “Atal Virasat Sammelan” programmes will serve as a platform to remember and educate people about Vajpayee’s statesmanship and his commitment to bring peace and normalcy in J&K. He further added that the series of events planned under the programme would also include seminars, cultural activities, and discussions on Vajpayee’s policies and his memories in J&K.

BJP general secretary & Co-Convenor, Vibodh Gupta, was assigned the responsibility to oversee the programmes in Kashmir.

This meeting was attended by Co-Convenors- Vibodh Gupta, General Secretary BJP, senior leaders Rajeev Charak, Reema Padha, Amar Singh and Munish Khajuria, spokesperson Balbir Ram Rattan, Social Media Incharge Ankit Gupta and Nanaji Deshmukh Library & Documentation Department Incharge Dr Kulbhushan Mohtra.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar