Srinagar/Jammu, Oct 24 (KNO): On the birth anniversary of the revered nationalist leader Pandit Premnath Dogra, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by its National General Secretary and Prabhari of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Tarun Chugh garlanded the portrait of Pt. Premnath Dogra, fondly remembered as Sher-e-Duggar at the party office in Srinagar.
Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, Dr. Shehnaz Ganai, Anwar Khan, and other senior party leaders also paid heartfelt tributes on the occasion, a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reads.
Chugh said, “Pt. Premnath Dogra was an institution of national integration and selfless service. His unwavering struggle for ‘Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan’ (One Constitution, One Flag, One Head) became the moral compass of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and continues to inspire the BJP today.”
He underlined that the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A by the Narendra Modi government was the realization of Pt. Dogra’s life-long dream and the ultimate tribute to his steadfast commitment to national unity. He said that Pt. Dogra’s deep connect with the common people and his dedication to the upliftment of every section of society remain a guiding light for inclusive politics in Jammu & Kashmir.
“Pt. Premnath Dogra’s legacy transcended regional divides and was rooted in the welfare of the last person in the queue. His vision remains the blueprint for the BJP’s governance model in Jammu & Kashmir, a politics of unity, empowerment, and justice,” Chugh added.
Sat Sharma, in his message, described Pandit Prem Nath Dogra as a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in spearheading the Praja Parishad movement and the agitation for “Ek Pradhan, Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan,” which ultimately achieved success.
He said that Pandit Ji devoted his entire life with sincerity and dedication toward the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the nation. His long-cherished dream, Sharma said, has been realized under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ashok Koul stated that Pandit Ji exemplified a life of high moral values and strong conviction. He led the “Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan” movement with unwavering determination, resulting in the abolition of the separate post of Prime Minister in J&K.
In Jammu, MP (Lok Sabha) Jugal Kishore Sharma, along with J&K BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Baldev Singh Billawaria and other senior party leaders, performed a Hawan and paid floral tributes to the statue of Pandit Prem Nath Dogra at Dogra Chowk.
Jugal Kishore Sharma highlighted the towering personality and accomplishments of Pandit Prem Nath Dogra, describing him as one of the greatest leaders of his era who led the historic Praja Parishad Movement for full integration of J&K with India.
Sanjita Dogra urged party workers to emulate the life and principles of Pandit Ji by serving the people and the nation with dedication and selflessness.
Baldev Singh Billawaria emphasized the enduring significance of Pandit Ji’s ideology, which laid the foundation for the complete unification of Jammu and Kashmir with the Indian Union—(KNO)