State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday celebrated ‘Accession Day’ of Jammu & Kashmir with pomp and show, simulating the night of Deepawali in the evening and with lighting of fireworks.
In this connection main function was held at its party headquarters, which was led by BJP, National Vice President, Avinash Rai Khanna along with state president & MLA, Sat Sharma and other senior leaders.
As per press statement, programme started with the bursting of crackers and lightening of 71 earthen lamps before the portraits of Bharat Mata and last Dogra ruler of erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh giving the impression of 2nd Deepawali with in the days of traditional Deepawali.
Avinash Rai Khanna, while speaking on the occasion lauded the efforts from leaders of J&K BJP to remember and pay respect to the great sons of soil. He said that no community could survive the wrath of time, if it fails to give due respect to its heroes, culture and history. He congratulated everyone on the great day of J&K history and said that nobody will be spared, whoever will try to challenge the integrity of the Nation and will be dealt with stern measures, in reference to the Pakistan and its sponsored terrorism and separatism in the state.
Sat Sharma, while congratulating the residents of Jammu & Kashmir state, prompted all the leaders and activists of BJP to celebrate this event in every nook and corner of the state and asked the elderly population of the state to pass on relevant information of the history to their generations within the boundary walls of their homes as well so as to make them aware of the fact that this freedom of today has come with great sacrifices.
BJP celebrates “Accession Day” as 2nd Diwali in Jammu
