NC pays floral tributes to Madr-e-Meharban
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Jammu July 11: 8th Death Anniversary of Madr-e-Meharban Begum Akbar Jahan was observed as "Sadhbhawana Day" by Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, today at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu.
A large number of party worker from three organizational districts of Jammu besides senior party leaders thronged party headquarters to pay floral tributes to Madr-e-Meharban.
Paying floral tributes to Begum Akbar Jahan, Ajay Sadhotra, Provincial President Jammu Province termed her as a beacon light of peace and a symbol of sacrifices for the upliftment of women folk in the State and poor in particular.
He added that she came forward when there was a conservative atmosphere and it was very difficult for women to fight for their rights in the State. He said it was under her inspiration that National Conference Government had provided 33% reservation to women in all spheres. She even ensured that State Government start maximum schemes for the welfare of the women folk for empowerment, he said.
Highlighting the role played by Madr-e-Meharban, Rattan Lal Gupta, Sr. Vice President said , "it was not only in 1947 when Madr-e-Meharban came to the rescue of the people to heal their wounds but when NC came to power in 1975 her role in championing the cause of poor and down trodden was remarkable. She contributed for the State particularly in Indian Red Cross Society during 1947 and proved that she was ablest lady of the state who dedicated her services for the cause of down trodden and weaker section of the society".
S. Harbans Singh, Sr. Vice President Jammu Province and former Minister highlighted the role of Begum Akbar Jahan on the political front and for the upliftment of poor, destitute and downtrodden of the state.
Surjit Singh Slathia , Senior NC leader and former Minister said, paying tributes to Madr-e-Meharban, that she was a symbol of sacrifices for the upliftment of the women folk in the state in general and poor in particular. He said National Conference will pursue programme and policies of Madr-e-Meharban and Sher-e-Kashmir as envisaged in Naya Kashmir.
Addressing the function Bimla Luthra threw light on the services rendered by Begum Akbar Jahan, who had supported Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in all sphere of life. She averted that Begum Abdullah not only kept liaison with grass root level workers but also motivated the women folk to come forward to fight for their rights. She worked tirelessly for bringing women at par with men in the male dominated society.
She thanked the women activists of the party for their contribution in observing the 8th Death Anniversary of Madr-e-Meharban Begum Akbar Jahan. She said National Conference will pursue progamme and policies of Madr-e-Meharban and Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah as envisaged in Naya Kashmir.
Earlier Quran Khwani (reciting of holy Quran) was performed at the party office in the morning for peace of her soul.
Among others who were present on the occasion and paid tributes to Madr-e-Meharban included Ram Paul, ex-MLC, Brij Mohan Sharma, ex-MLC, Begum Zubaida Salaria, ex-MLA, S. Gurdeep Singh Sassan, Jugal Mahajan, Chander Mohan Sharma, District President Jammu URBAN, Th. Kashmira Singh, ex-MLC, Surinder Singh Bunty, Provincial President YNC, Master Noor Hussain, Ayub Malik, Surinder Singh Sanghari, Corporator, Rashida Begum, Corporataor, Pardeep Bali, Vinod Bhalla, Aijaz Jan, Sushma Sawhney, Veena Choudhary, Veena Oberai, Shamshad Begum, Satya Jamwal, Leela Jamwal, Anil Sharma, Joginder Singh Manhas, Dilshad Begum, Rita Gupta, Lalita Sharma, Soma Devi, Vijay Lochan and others.
As per reports pour in from different organizational districts of National Conference. 8th Death Anniversary of Begum Akbar Jahan was observed.
District Kishtwar:-An impressive function was organized by district Committee under the chairmanship of District President Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo to pay rich tributes to Madr-e-Meharban.
District Doda:- Khalid Najeeb Suharwardy, District President Doda organized a function to commemorate the Death Anniversary of Begum Akbar Jahan, wherein besides rank and file of the party a large number of prominent persons and women folk participated and paid floral tributes to Madr-e-Meharban.
District Ramban-Banihal:- District Ramban-Banihal under the chairmanship of Anila Shahneen, District President commemorated the 8th Death Anniversary of Madr-e-Meharban Begum Akbar Jahan at Ramban. An impressive function was also held which was attended by senior party leaders and party workers. During the function the participants threw light on the services rendered by Begum Akbar Jahan and termed her as symbol of sacrifices for the upliftment of the women folk.
District Kathua:- A similar function was held at Kathua under the chairmanship of Ajit Kumar, District President Kathua, in which party workers paid tributes to Madr-e-Meharban and highlighted the services rendered by her during her lifetime for the welfare of the people of the state.
A large number of party worker from three organizational districts of Jammu besides senior party leaders thronged party headquarters to pay floral tributes to Madr-e-Meharban.
Paying floral tributes to Begum Akbar Jahan, Ajay Sadhotra, Provincial President Jammu Province termed her as a beacon light of peace and a symbol of sacrifices for the upliftment of women folk in the State and poor in particular.
He added that she came forward when there was a conservative atmosphere and it was very difficult for women to fight for their rights in the State. He said it was under her inspiration that National Conference Government had provided 33% reservation to women in all spheres. She even ensured that State Government start maximum schemes for the welfare of the women folk for empowerment, he said.
Highlighting the role played by Madr-e-Meharban, Rattan Lal Gupta, Sr. Vice President said , "it was not only in 1947 when Madr-e-Meharban came to the rescue of the people to heal their wounds but when NC came to power in 1975 her role in championing the cause of poor and down trodden was remarkable. She contributed for the State particularly in Indian Red Cross Society during 1947 and proved that she was ablest lady of the state who dedicated her services for the cause of down trodden and weaker section of the society".
S. Harbans Singh, Sr. Vice President Jammu Province and former Minister highlighted the role of Begum Akbar Jahan on the political front and for the upliftment of poor, destitute and downtrodden of the state.
Surjit Singh Slathia , Senior NC leader and former Minister said, paying tributes to Madr-e-Meharban, that she was a symbol of sacrifices for the upliftment of the women folk in the state in general and poor in particular. He said National Conference will pursue programme and policies of Madr-e-Meharban and Sher-e-Kashmir as envisaged in Naya Kashmir.
Addressing the function Bimla Luthra threw light on the services rendered by Begum Akbar Jahan, who had supported Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in all sphere of life. She averted that Begum Abdullah not only kept liaison with grass root level workers but also motivated the women folk to come forward to fight for their rights. She worked tirelessly for bringing women at par with men in the male dominated society.
She thanked the women activists of the party for their contribution in observing the 8th Death Anniversary of Madr-e-Meharban Begum Akbar Jahan. She said National Conference will pursue progamme and policies of Madr-e-Meharban and Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah as envisaged in Naya Kashmir.
Earlier Quran Khwani (reciting of holy Quran) was performed at the party office in the morning for peace of her soul.
Among others who were present on the occasion and paid tributes to Madr-e-Meharban included Ram Paul, ex-MLC, Brij Mohan Sharma, ex-MLC, Begum Zubaida Salaria, ex-MLA, S. Gurdeep Singh Sassan, Jugal Mahajan, Chander Mohan Sharma, District President Jammu URBAN, Th. Kashmira Singh, ex-MLC, Surinder Singh Bunty, Provincial President YNC, Master Noor Hussain, Ayub Malik, Surinder Singh Sanghari, Corporator, Rashida Begum, Corporataor, Pardeep Bali, Vinod Bhalla, Aijaz Jan, Sushma Sawhney, Veena Choudhary, Veena Oberai, Shamshad Begum, Satya Jamwal, Leela Jamwal, Anil Sharma, Joginder Singh Manhas, Dilshad Begum, Rita Gupta, Lalita Sharma, Soma Devi, Vijay Lochan and others.
As per reports pour in from different organizational districts of National Conference. 8th Death Anniversary of Begum Akbar Jahan was observed.
District Kishtwar:-An impressive function was organized by district Committee under the chairmanship of District President Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo to pay rich tributes to Madr-e-Meharban.
District Doda:- Khalid Najeeb Suharwardy, District President Doda organized a function to commemorate the Death Anniversary of Begum Akbar Jahan, wherein besides rank and file of the party a large number of prominent persons and women folk participated and paid floral tributes to Madr-e-Meharban.
District Ramban-Banihal:- District Ramban-Banihal under the chairmanship of Anila Shahneen, District President commemorated the 8th Death Anniversary of Madr-e-Meharban Begum Akbar Jahan at Ramban. An impressive function was also held which was attended by senior party leaders and party workers. During the function the participants threw light on the services rendered by Begum Akbar Jahan and termed her as symbol of sacrifices for the upliftment of the women folk.
District Kathua:- A similar function was held at Kathua under the chairmanship of Ajit Kumar, District President Kathua, in which party workers paid tributes to Madr-e-Meharban and highlighted the services rendered by her during her lifetime for the welfare of the people of the state.
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