JAMMU: Sat Sharma, President, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, inaugurated a modern fitness facility named "Strength Warrior" at Patoli Mangotrian in Jammu. The gym is an initiative by young entrepreneur Rajan Bhandari, who was present at the event along with his family.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by several senior BJP leaders and local dignitaries including BJP Treasurer Prabhat Singh Jamwal, Mandal President Sahil Gupta, senior leader BJP Parduman Singh, District General Secretary Ravikant, former councillor Subhash Sharma, Surinder Bhagat, Kuldeep Magotra, Jaideep Sambyal, Advocate Anukool Bhagat and other prominent locals.

Congratulating the gym owner, Sat Sharma emphasized the growing importance of fitness and health awareness among the youth. He stated, “In today’s fast-paced and challenging world, building a healthy and strong generation is the need of the hour. Fitness not only keeps us physically strong but also mentally resilient.”

He highlighted the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, “Modi ji has always encouraged youth to become job providers instead of job seekers. The opening of this gym is a perfect example of self-reliance and employment generation, as it currently provides livelihood to four families. I am confident that in the near future, more families will benefit from this enterprise.”

Calling upon the youth to pursue fitness and stay away from the menace of drug abuse, Sharma said, “Gyms like this one are not just centers of physical training, but also places that can guide our youth toward a disciplined and purposeful life.” Prabhat Singh Jamwal lauded the initiative by the young entrepreneur and laid stress on the youth empowerment through health and entrepreneurship. On the occasion, Gurmeet Dutta and Tarun Sharma were felicitated by Sat Sharma in recognition of their outstanding contributions to social service.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

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