Jammu, April 10 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized that true nation-building stems from citizens’ integrity, shared values, and trust—not just infrastructure. Addressing youth at a musical opera ‘Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani’ in Jammu, he said, “Nationhood ignites when self-interest yields to community good.”
Sinha highlighted cultural heritage as society’s backbone, shaping thoughts, actions, and beliefs. “Youth disconnected from roots lose their power. J&K’s young generation, rooted in heritage, will be unstoppable in building the nation,” he urged, calling for a deep reconnection.
Organized by Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan and J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages at Abhinav Theatre, the opera portrayed Goddess Sukrala’s legend: devotion without righteous action is incomplete, and action without devotion lacks essence.
“Truth, divine faith, and love for our motherland unite us. Duggar culture’s stories, arts, and folk traditions pass timeless wisdom from elders to youth,” Sinha noted. Reviving traditions through art invests in the future, equipping youth with a moral compass.
He stressed nation-building as a collective duty, not just government’s. “Indifference weakens even the strongest systems. Culture will anchor our identity,” he said. India’s diverse traditions, bound by respect, shift focus from personal gain to societal progress.
Ancient culture embodies bravery, unity, devotion, and responsibility—fueling the future via art. Attendees included Dr. M L Dogra (Chairman, Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan), Dr. Vijay Kumar Magotra (MD), Brij Mohan Sharma (Principal Secretary Culture), MLAs Yudhvir Sethi, Satish Kumar Sharma, and Devyani Rana, plus Padma Shri awardees like Dr. S P Varma, Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri, Balwant Thakur, former DGP Ashok Bhan, and many citizens.
