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JAGTI, NAGROTA: Samadhaan Foundation celebrated Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day through Adhimilan Utsav 2026 at Jagti village in Tehsil Nagrota, the birthplace of legendary Dogra warrior Mian Dido. The programme paid tribute to the region’s valiant heroes and highlighted the importance of preserving Jammu and Kashmir’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
Rajya Sabha MP and J&K BJP President Sat Sharma CA attended as Chief Guest, former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh as Guest of Honour, and Jammu East MLA Yudhvir Sethi as Special Guest. Samadhaan Foundation Chairperson Pawan Sharma was also present, along with representatives, social activists and cultural enthusiasts from various districts of Jammu Division and Kashmir.
Addressing the gathering, Sat Sharma emphasised the historical significance of Mian Dido’s birthplace and announced that efforts would be made to seek its development and preservation under the Central Government’s PRASHAD Scheme, with the objective of promoting the site as an important heritage destination.
Recalling the significance of October 26, 1947, he highlighted Maharaja Hari Singh’s signing of the Instrument of Accession and paid tribute to Brigadier Rajinder Singh and the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives defending Jammu and Kashmir. He also stressed the need to give due recognition to Maharaja Hari Singh’s historic contribution.
Dr. Nirmal Singh emphasized that Accession Day represents a defining chapter in Jammu and Kashmir’s history, reflecting the courage, foresight and commitment to the nation demonstrated by Maharaja Hari Singh. He also called for sustained efforts to preserve the region’s historical landmarks, cultural traditions and the legacy of its great warriors so that future generations could draw inspiration from their courage and dedication to the motherland.
Yudhvir Sethi highlighted Mian Dido’s enduring place in Dogra history and collective memory, reflected in folk tales, ballads and traditional songs. He called for collective efforts to preserve the warrior’s legacy and familiarize younger generations with the region’s historical heroes.
Pawan Sharma called upon the younger generation to draw inspiration from the courage, patriotism and sacrifice of Mian Dido and Brigadier Rajinder Singh. He said the Foundation was committed to bringing Jammu and Kashmir’s lesser-known historical heroes and cultural traditions into the mainstream through awareness, education and community participation.
He emphasised that the legacy of these heroes must extend beyond history books and inspire young people to contribute meaningfully to society and nation-building. The programme reaffirmed Samadhaan Foundation’s commitment to heritage preservation, cultural awareness and social harmony, underscoring the importance of protecting historical landmarks and passing Jammu and Kashmir’s proud legacy on to future generations.
