PM Modi giving preference to underprivileged: BJP national secretary
Jammu, May 18: BJP national secretary Dr Alka Gurjar Sunday stated that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was pursuing the vision of Ahilya Bai by giving representation and preference to the neglected, and the underprivileged.
She said that PM Modi’s stress on the ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat, Start-Up India, Stand-Up India, the vision to provide good governance minimizing the corruption was the reflection of the AhilyaBai’s ideology.
She was addressing the gathering during one-day workshop in honour of Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar, the legendary queen of the Holkar dynasty, known for her visionary governance, inclusive leadership, and tireless social reforms.
Earlier Alka Gurjar joined by former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta; BJP state general secretary Vibodh Gupta; former minister Priya Sethi; state president Mahila Morcha Sanjita Dogra and social worker Ankita Gupta inaugurated the workshop by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
The event aimed to educate party activists and dignitaries about her exemplary life and how her values continued to inspire modern-day governance.
Alka Gurjar, while denoting AhilyaBai as a one of the greatest social activists, reflected on her people-oriented governance and leadership. She remarked that Ahilyabai’s rule is a golden chapter in Indian history, where development, spirituality, and justice flourished together. She built roads, ghats, temples, and pilgrimage facilities throughout India without discrimination of caste or creed. She emphasized the unparalleled role of Ahilya Bai in the education of women and the property and the child adoption rights for the widows.
Priya Sethi delivered a detailed overview of Ahilyabai Holkar’s life, stating that she was a rare example of courage, compassion, and character. Despite personal tragedies, she emerged as a powerful administrative leader who built temples, “Dharamshalas’ (restrooms free for public), and public utilities across India. Her reign was still remembered for justice, peace, and prosperity.
Ankita Gupta emphasized Ahilyabai Holkar’s contributions as a reformer, who personally looked into the needs of widows and the poor and ensured their dignity and security in society.
Vibodh Gupta presented the outline of upcoming programmes based on Ahilyabai Holkar’s ideals. He explained that BJP would carry forward her message through social awareness drives, women empowerment programs, and grassroots initiatives inspired by her service-oriented model of governance.
The programme proceedings were conducted by Sanjita Dogra and vote of thanks was presented by Amar Singh, co-convenors of the workshop.
