LG Sinha pays tribute to freedom fighters, calls youth to draw inspiration
Srinagar, Jun 20: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Saturday hosted a cultural evening to mark West Bengal Foundation Day, bringing together officials, security personnel, students, and people of West Bengal currently living in the Union Territory, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conveying his greetings and best wishes to the people of West Bengal and praying for their happiness, well-being, and prosperity.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said, “West Bengal is a vibrant expression of Indian culture. Its folk arts, musical traditions, and festivals symbolize social harmony and cultural richness. West Bengal’s unparalleled contributions to literature, art, music, and science have offered a fresh perspective to society. The region has served not only as a hub of political awakening but also as a major center of spiritual and cultural consciousness.”
The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to the freedom fighters and great revolutionaries from West Bengal, stating that the region’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle and nation-building has been truly glorious. “This land has always been a focal point for patriotism, social awakening, and ideological leadership,” he said.
He recalled the contributions of historic icons including Maharshi Sri Aurobindo, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Swami Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Prabhupada, Khudiram Bose, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, and Mahasweta Devi, who gave a new direction to India’s spiritual and national consciousness.
The Lieutenant Governor recalled the pivotal role of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in spearheading the movement for the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir. “Building upon the foundation of national unity that Dr. Mookerjee strengthened through his historic struggle, Jammu Kashmir is today advancing on a new path of development and prosperity. I salute his indomitable courage, patriotism and dedication to the motherland,” he said.
Calling upon the youth to draw inspiration from such monumental personalities, the Lieutenant Governor urged them to contribute toward building a strong, prosperous, and Viksit Bharat. He concluded with a prayer that West Bengal continues to scale new heights of growth and development.
