Under PM’s guidance, Anand Marriage Act implemented in J&K: LG Sinha

Jammu, Dec 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Anand Marriage Act has been implemented in Jammu Kashmir.
“Some people say what has changed in Jammu Kashmir. If Article 370 had remained in Jammu Kashmir, Anand Marriage Act would not have become a reality,” Sinha said during a function marking ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ at Gurudwara, Bhagwati Nagar.
He also unveiled a statue of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji, disciple of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and attended a ‘Shabad Kirtan’.
“The administration is restoring the shrine of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji in Reasi. The devotees and tourists from across the country will be able to visit the spiritual place of Baba Banda Singh Ji,” the Lt Governor said.
The four Sahibzades of Guruji were the embodiment of courage, valour and sacrifice. The life, ideals and bravery of Sahibzades is unparalleled in history, the Lt Governor said.
“Our great Gurus ensured society is free from all discrimination, fear and insecurity. The martyrdom day of Sahibzades is an occasion to remember the contribution of our revered Sikh Gurus to the nation and we must strive relentlessly towards achieving the ideals espoused by them,” the Lt Governor observed.
He said that the Sikh Gurus worked with the common commitment to protect the integrity and sovereignty of India and promoted social justice, social harmony and empowerment of all sections of society, he said.
Sinha said, “it is a matter of great pride for all of us that the entire society has come together to pay respect to our Great Gurus, Sahibzades and resolve the task of nation-building.”
Sinha reiterated the commitment of the Union Territory administration to promote Punjabi language in education.