Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha participated in a memory program on Sant Kabir Das of Bishna on Sunday and assured that the government will take appropriate measures to declare Sant Kabir Das Jayati a gazette holiday.
He reiterated that the Government of India is committed to ensuring reservation in promotion. He also emphasized the idea of Kabir’s “Sarva Dharma Sambhwa”, which advocates co-existence of various religions.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor paid homage to Sant Kabir and highlighted his intensive social influence.
LG Sinha said, “Kabir was an enlightened spiritual guru, who emphasized the idea of co-existence of religions- Sarva Dharma Sambhwa- and dedicated his life to spread the message of unity, brotherhood and social harmony.”
“Kabir is a symbol of humanity. Kabir is a unique mystic of the tradition of saints. Kabir is a symbol of the purity of the heart. Kabir shows the total experience of unique pleasure and awareness. Kabir is the fragrance of our eternal values. Kabir said that Vors and routes are agreed.”
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the people to follow the teachings of Sant Kabir and show equal respect for all sections of society and all religions.
He noticed that the deep message of Saint Kabir and divine verses, showing various social issues and challenges, are equally relevant today.
“India has been home to seekers from various religions for centuries, and this feeling of brotherhood and social and religious diversity has become our strength.
LG Sinha also shared the efforts of J&K administration to provide equal opportunity and a dignified life to all citizens.
Responding to the demands, the Lieutenant Governor assured the appropriate measures to declare Sant Kabir Das Ji Jayanti a gazette holiday. He reiterated that the Government of India is committed to ensuring reservation in promotion.
He assured the necessary intervention in meeting the demand to set up a community hall for Sant Kabir society.
The Lieutenant Governor also spoke on the important role of the overall agricultural development program (HATP) in changing the lives of 13 lakh agricultural families along with focusing a new agricultural revolution in Jammu and Kashmir and a dedicated focus on marginal and small farmers.
In the last eleven years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it has marked the period of unprecedented change and development for Indian agriculture, which is more profitable, durable and globally inspired to make competitive at the world level, further added by LG.
Rajiv Bhagat, Bishna MLA; Prof. Garu Ram Bhagat, Suketgarh MLA; Prominent citizens, community leaders, members of various organizations, and people from all areas of life were present on the occasion. (AI)