Anand Marriage Act implemented in J&K due to conducive environment post-August 2019: LG Sinha

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in a function marking ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ at Gurudwara, Bhagwati Nagar today and also unveiled a statue of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, disciple of Guru Gobind Singh and attended a ‘Shabad Kirtan’, an official press release informed.
“The four Sahibzades (sons) of Guruji were the embodiment of courage, valour and sacrifice. The life, ideals and bravery of Sahibzadas is unparalleled in history,” the LG said.
“Our great Gurus ensured society is free from all discrimination, fear and insecurity. The martyrdom day of Sahibzadas 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 LG observed.
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.
The LG 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, Sahibzadas and resolved to the task of nation-building.
“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, the Anand Marriage Act would not have become a reality. The administration is restoring the shrine of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in Reasi. The devotees and tourists from across the country will be able to visit the spiritual place of Baba Banda Singh-ji,” the LG said.
The LG also reiterated the commitment of the Union Territory administration to promote Punjabi language in education, the press release said.