Dr Jitendra Singh refutes “accession not merger” theory

Jammu, October 23 (Scoop News)-In connection with the Accession Day, a grand function  was organized by Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra today on 23rd Oct. at Sharda Bhawan, Anand Nagar, Bohri Jammu.

Dr Jitendra Singh, National Executive Member & Chief Spokesperson  BJP who is also a renowned Diabetologist and author, was the chief guest on the occasion. Eminent poet and historian Sh P.N Madup presided over the function.

Dr Jitendra Singh, in his address, said  the accession of J&K with India is full and final. Maharaja Hari Singh acceded Jammu & Kashmir to dominion of India on 26  Oct 1947 under a legitimate instrument of accession and Lord Mountbatten, the then Governor General of India, signed the acceptance on 27 October 1947. J&K State Constituent Assembly on Feb. 6, 1956 also ratified the state’s accession to India. Clause -3 of the J&K constitution, states that the state of J&K is and shall be an integral part of Union of India while Clause-4 of the said constitution states that territory of the state shall comprise all the territories which on the 15th day of 1947, were under the sovereignty of suzerainty of the Ruler of J&K state.

Dr Jitendra Singh said that those who argue that there was "Accession not Merger" are either ignorant or misinformed because the "merger" clause was generally applicable in respect of small erstwhile princely  states merging with larger  States of Indian dominion. The only unfinished agenda now left is to get back the territory of J&K presently under illegal occupation of Pakistan , he added.

 Noted Kashmiri poet Shri P.N.Shad was guest of honour.

A number of renowned poets and writers participated and recited their valuable poems regarding the importance of Accession day and on National Integration. Prominent among them were M.K.Santoshi, Vijay Wali, Shri B.L.Arpan, B.N.Abilash, A K Naz and Vijay Sager.

An exhibition of the Martyrs of 1947 was also displayed on the occasion. The programme was started with garlanding of Martyres name list.  The welcome address was delivered by President of Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra T.N Pandita. Noted poet.  Dr M.K. Bharat conducted the proceedings on the occasion. In addition to, the galaxy of eminent poets and intellectuals large number of people from all walks of life participated in the programme.