On the birth anniversary of the revered nationalist leader Pandit Prem Nath Dogra, fondly remembered as Sher-e-Duggar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) paid rich tributes across Jammu and Kashmir today. Members of the party gathered to honor Dogra’s legacy, emphasizing his contributions to national integration and unity.
The commemoration in Srinagar was led by BJP National General Secretary and In-charge for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Tarun Chugh. He and other senior leaders garlanded the portrait of Pt. Dogra at the party office. This was a momentous occasion, reflecting the party’s respect for one of its stalwarts.
Present at the ceremony were notable figures including Sat Sharma, J&K BJP President, Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), Dr. Shehnaz Ganai, and Anwar Khan, who collectively offered floral tributes to the great leader.
Tarun Chugh hailed Pt. Prem Nath Dogra, stating he was “an institution of national integration and selfless service.” His words underscored Dogra’s unending impact on the party and the nation.
Chugh elaborated, “His unwavering struggle for ‘Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan’ became the moral compass of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and continues to inspire the BJP today.” He connected Dogra’s ideology with the recent abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, calling it the fulfillment of Dogra’s lifelong dream and “the ultimate tribute to his steadfast commitment to national unity.”
Sat Sharma recognized Pt. Dogra as a visionary. He spearheaded the Praja Parishad Movement and dedicated himself to the complete integration of Jammu & Kashmir with India. Sharma stated, “Pandit Ji’s long-cherished dream has been realized under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
Ashok Koul reflected on Dogra’s moral integrity and conviction, praising his efforts that resulted in the abolition of Jammu and Kashmir’s separate Prime Minister post. Koul remarked, “The foundations he laid for our party echo through time.”
Meanwhile, in Jammu, BJP leaders like MP (Lok Sabha) Jugal Kishore Sharma, J&K BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Baldev Singh Billawaria, alongside other senior functionaries, performed a Hawan and offered floral tributes at Dogra Chowk.
Jugal Kishore Sharma characterized Pt. Dogra as “a towering statesman and patriot who led the historic Praja Parishad Movement for full integration of J&K with India.” He aimed to inspire the current party members to strive for the legacy of unity.
Sanjita Dogra encouraged party workers to adopt Pandit Ji’s selfless spirit as a guiding principle in their work. Baldev Singh Billawaria emphasized that his ideology was pivotal in laying the groundwork for the unification of Jammu and Kashmir with the Indian Union.
The collective remembrance of Pt. Prem Nath Dogra stands as a testament to his enduring influence on the BJP and the broader discourse on national integrity in Jammu and Kashmir.
