Pt Premnath Dogra’s legacy transcended regional divides: Tarun Chugh

Srinagar Oct 24: On the birth anniversary of the 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, said a press release.

Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, Dr. Shehnaz Ganai, Anwar Khan, and other senior party leaders also, also paid heartfelt tributes on the occasion.

Tarun 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.”

Chugh underlined that the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A by the PM 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.