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The Chief Guest on the occasion was Sat Sharma, President BJP J&K and Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha, while the Guest of Honour was Baldev Singh Billawaria, BJP J&K General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor of Jammu. The highlight of the Holi Milan celebration was its unique and eco-friendly approach. Instead of using water and chemical-based colours, Holi was celebrated with flowers under the theme of “Pushp Varsha.”Addressing the gathering, Sat Sharma said that festivals like Holi, when celebrated in an atmosphere of love and happiness, strengthen social bonding and promote unity among communities.
He appreciated the efforts of the Trust for organising such a meaningful and environment-friendly celebration that sends a strong message of harmony and responsible festivity. He further stated that such flower-based Holi celebrations are in the true spirit of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Mission Life’, promoting a lifestyle that is sustainable and environmentally conscious. He emphasized that India’s cultural diversity is its greatest strength and festivals serve as a powerful medium to bring people together beyond barriers of caste, creed, and background. He stated that such celebrations inspire the spirit of brotherhood and reinforce the values of mutual respect and collective joy.
He expressed hope that the Trust would continue to organize similar events in the future to strengthen communal harmony and preserve the rich cultural ethos of the nation.Speaking on the occasion, Billawaria lauded the initiative of celebrating Holi with flowers, calling it a commendable step towards water conservation and environmental protection. He said that the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards environmental protection and water conservation is guiding the nation in the right direction.
He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigns like Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Swachh Bharat have created widespread awareness about saving natural resources and protecting the environment. He further stated that celebrating the festival in an environmentally friendly manner, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a sustainable lifestyle, is proving to be an inspiring step.
He also praised the President of the Trust and his entire team for spreading awareness among the masses about saving water and avoiding harmful chemical colours during festivals. Billawaria said that such initiatives not only strengthen social harmony but also promote a cleaner, greener and healthier society.Rajiv Sharma, President of Dogra Sewa Sambhal Trust, highlighted the various social, cultural and welfare activities undertaken by the Trust over the past years. He reiterated the organisation’s commitment to serving society and promoting values of brotherhood, cultural preservation and social responsibility.
The programme was conducted by Dr. Kuldeep Gupta, who efficiently coordinated the event and maintained the festive spirit throughout the celebration.BJP Jammu South district president Naresh Singh Jasrotia, Rakesh Sangral, Ajay Pratap Singh, Sohan Singh Katal, Rajinder Chib, Ranjeet Singh, Narinder Gupta, Om Nath & Punjab Singh were also present.
