Jammu, 21 Mar: J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma CA inaugurated a two-day Kissan Mela organized by BJP Kissan Morcha in memory of the late social leader of Jammu, Master Sohan Lal, on his 20th death anniversary at Baba Kailakh Dev Asthan, Thathar, Bantalab.
The Mela, organized by Sunil Sharma (Rakka), General Secretary BJP Kissan Morcha, witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers, BJP leaders, social activists, and local residents features a wide range of farmer-related products including agricultural tools, seeds, medicinal plants, and local produce.
BJP District President Nand Kishore, MLA Devyani Rana, and senior leaders Ayodhya Gupta, Rajinder Singh Chib, Omi Khajuria, Dil Bahadur Singh Jamwal, Er TK Sharma, and others were present on the occasion.
Sat Sharma, while addressing on the occasion, paid rich tributes to Master Sohan Lal, recalling his selfless service to society. He said that Master Sohan Lal was a symbol of compassion and dedication, who always stood with the needy and distressed, even with limited resources. His life is an inspiration for all of us to serve society with sincerity and commitment, he said.
Sat Sharma, highlighted the efforts of the PM Narendra Modi-led government, emphasizing that farmers are at the core of India’s development agenda. He stated that several landmark initiatives such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), soil health cards, and increased MSP have significantly strengthened the economic condition of farmers. He said that the Modi government has taken historic steps to empower farmers, ensure better income, and provide them access to modern technology and markets, adding that such initiatives are transforming agriculture into a more sustainable and profitable sector.
Sharma further stressed that BJP remains committed to the welfare of farmers and continues to engage with them through initiatives like Kissan Melas, which provide a platform for awareness, innovation, and direct interaction.
Nand Kishore appreciated the efforts of Sunil Sharma (Rakka), in organizing the event and said that such programmes help bridge the gap between farmers and government schemes, enabling them to fully benefit from welfare initiatives.
Devyani Rana also lauded the initiative and said that the BJP government is consistently working to uplift farmers by promoting modern agricultural practices and ensuring better market access. She reiterated that continuous outreach programmes like these play a crucial role in improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers.
Sunil Sharma thanked Shakti Dutt Sharma, President Baba Kailakh Nath management committee and their team members for providing the venue and all amenities to make the event successful. He also thanked Rajat Soodan, Rajdev Singh, Shankar Singh Ballu, Davinder Singh Manhas Kaka, Surinder Singh Gilli, Pawan Singh Bhau and Rajan Singh Happy for their contributions in the event.
