• Devotional Album “Jai Ho Laddu Gopal” released at BJP headquarters Jammu

JAMMU: BJP J&K President Sat Sharma, along with General Secretary & MLA Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Rajeev Bhagat, All Cells Incharge Rakesh Mahajan, Office Secretary Tilak Raj Gupta, Spokesperson Balbir Ram Rattan, and Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, released a soulful devotional album titled “Jai Ho Laddu Gopal (Laddu Gopal Chalisa)” at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

The album, sung and written by Sita Singh, features music by Dr. V. Kaith and has been video directed by KK Malhotra. It is jointly produced by Sita Singh and Swami Narayan Das, who is also her husband. Family members of the singer, including her daughter Ambika Solanki, were also present on the occasion. The programme was facilitated by Sahil Mahajan, Co-Convenor of BJP Sanskriti, Art & Culture Cell.

Jaideep Sambyal, Ravinder Singh Jamwal, Er. TK Sharma, Sanjay Bakshi, and Rajesh Sharma were also present on the occasion. Sat Sharma commended Sita Singh for her inspiring work and said, “This album is not just a musical offering but a spiritual contribution rooted in India’s rich devotional traditions that connects every heart to the divine leelas of Bal Gopal, instilling purity, strength, and unwavering faith in the minds of devotees. It reflects the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's women-centric schemes like ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’, promoting women empowerment through culture and creativity.”

Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal said that such spiritual projects have the power to keep our heritage alive and must be encouraged. This is a proud moment not just for the artists but for the entire Jammu & Kashmir, he said. Rajeev Bhagat congratulated the team behind the album and said that this devotional initiative carries forward the timeless message of Lord Krishna.

Rakesh Mahajan termed Sita Singh’s devotion and artistry as an example to engage in constructive, value-based artistic expression.” Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, who conducted the proceedings, highlighted the spiritual and cultural value of the Laddu Gopal Chalisa. “In a world troubled by conflict, the teachings of Bhagwan Krishna offer peace and direction,” he remarked.

Singer Sita Singh expressed her gratitude, sharing that “Jai Ho Laddu Gopal” is the first such Chalisa album devoted to Laddu Gopal and was created with utmost love and devotion. Sahil Mahajan, presenting the note of thanks expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership for promoting the artists and the culture of Jammu region and said that BJP Sanskriti Cell continues to promote such events at various platforms.

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