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Dussehra celebrated in high spirit across Jammu


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JAMMU, OCTOBER 11- Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh today attended the Dussehra celebration at Mini Parade Ground Jammu which was organized by Sanatan Dharam Sabha.

Minister of State for Culture, Education and Tourism, Priya Sethi, Member Parliament Shamsher Singh Manhas, Legislators Sat Sharma and Rajesh Gupta, IGP Danish Rana, Senior BJP Leader Yudhvir Sethi, besides prominent citizens were present on the occasion.

 

“May the celebration bind the people in a true sense of brotherhood and motivate us to make renewed efforts for unity and progress of our country” the Deputy Chief Minister asserted.

Stressing  on the importance of promoting and celebrating such religious events, the Deputy Chief Minister said that such occasions provide us an opportunity to introspect and further improve our attitude and behaviour to become a good human being.

 

Elaborating on significance of Dussehra, the Deputy Chief Minister said that this festival commemorates the victory of good over evil thus inspiring the whole mankind for creating a better world to live in. He said that this festival has great religious and historic significance as well.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the consigning effigy of Ravana to flames will not end evil from the society but a crusade needs to be launched against the nefarious designs. Such rituals should encourage us to contain evil spirit within ourselves to make this world a peaceful place to live in, he added.

Nirmal Singh appreciated the efforts of Army, Security Forces, Police and other agencies for fighting tough against the anti national elements and providing us a safe atmosphere.  He also expressed gratitude to the people for maintaining peace, communal harmony and brotherhood during hard times.

A grand function of Dussehra festival was held at Dussehra Ground Gandhi Nagar this evening in which Speaker Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta was the chief guest.

 

Thousands of people watched the burning of sky high effigies of demon kind Ravana, his brother Kumbhkarana and son, Meghnad, to mark the victory of good over evil. 

The function was organized by the Laxmi Narayana Mandir Committee.
The Speaker was accompanied by Former Minister, Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak and other prominent citizens. 

While speaking on the occasion, Kavinder Gupta extended wishes to the people and expressed hope that such religious events will help people introspect and become a good humane being for larger interest of the society. He said that Dussehra symbolizes the triumph of good over the evil and one should take a pledge on this day to sink the evils and follow the path of truth and service to mankind.

The Speaker urged upon the people to work collectively for peace, prosperity and development of the state.

 


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