Akhnoor: Rajput Sabha Akhnoor celebrated the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji with enthusiasm at Nirdosh Chowk, Akhnoor. People from various communities of the town gathered on the occasion to pay their tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji and remember his contributions. Prasad was also distributed among the people as part of the celebrations.
On the occasion, Suresh Magotra, President of the Brahmin Sabha, paid tribute to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji and said that Maharaja Hari Singh was a just ruler. He said that society needs to learn from his life and ideals, and that following his path can help strengthen equality, harmony and social unity.
Former MLA Rajeev Sharma also paid tribute to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji and remembered his contribution to society and the region.
Kulwant Singh, President of Rajput Sabha Akhnoor, said that Maharaja Hari Singh was not merely the king of one community but the ruler of all sections and communities. He said that several important steps were taken during Maharaja Hari Singh’s reign for social reforms and public welfare, which are remembered even today. He highlighted measures against social evils such as the dowry system and Sati Pratha, along with social reforms such as opening the doors of temples to disadvantaged sections of society. He said that the Dogra community takes pride in the contributions of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji.
On the occasion, Raghuvir Singh said that the development works undertaken in the Akhnoor area during Maharaja Hari Singh’s reign continue to remind people of his vision and contribution. He said that several historic structures, including Akhnoor Tehsil, the Old Bridge, the Old District Hospital and the Higher Secondary School, continue to stand as part of his legacy. He added that these historic landmarks continue to remind people of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s contribution and remain a source of pride.
At the conclusion of the programme, those present remembered Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s ideals, social reforms and contribution to the development of the Dogra region and paid their heartfelt tributes to him.
