Strengthen brotherhood bond, champion compassion over conflicts: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged youth to strengthen brotherhood and champion compassion over conflicts worldwide.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of ‘Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival’, organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, in Jammu, LG Sinha said, “In this interconnected era, strengthen brotherhood’s bond. Champion compassion over conflict worldwide.”

He said in this defining moment as global strife fractures societies and humanity quests for peace, India stands tall to illuminate a new path for the world.

“We are heirs to a civilisation that lit lamps of knowledge, culture, and spirituality across continents millennia ago,” the LG said.

He said that the world awaits fresh ideas, and youth inherit the tradition birthing transformative thought.

LG Sinha called upon the youth to return to their roots, cultivate new ideas and innovation and use cultural heritage as a potent tool to transform society.

He said that the culture and spiritual treasures of J&K would play a vital role in shaping a brighter future to all.

“Jammu’s soil brims with rich traditions. Dogri songs weaving life’s values, crafts embedding experiences, art infused with devotion are our vibrant legacies breathing new life,” the LG said.

He said that the ‘Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival’ aims to preserve rich heritage, recommits to folk arts, spiritual foundations, traditions and strengthens our identity.

“I am confident traditional performances will enliven the atmosphere with color and melody, cultural displays will carry our priceless legacy to all, and farmer awareness programs will honor the hands nourishing J&K’s soul,” LG Sinha said.

He said that emerging India’s duty was to empower knowledge economy and to propagate innovations, cultural values, and philosophical ideas globally.

The LG said that art and culture wield profound insight, purpose, and craft, which was essential for nation-building.

“For India, art, spirituality, philosophy, and ethics are bridges linking generations,” he said. “This is modern history’s toughest phase, and we are fortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the country, establishing new benchmarks in progress and welfare.”

LG Sinha said that India’s transformation over the past 12 years had been extraordinary.

He said that the society should accelerate this transformation collectively.

“In coming decades, we must harness new energy and resolve to build technologies and systems reshaping domestic and global industries,” the LG said. “On international platforms, India has reclaimed ancient glory and confidence. Indian engineers, scientists, industrialists, and innovators now steer global discourse; their technologies and talents earn worldwide acclaim. I see this as a renaissance, reviving India’s glorious history.”

The ‘Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival’ featured various activities including cultural exhibition, traditional folk performances, Kisan Mela, and free medical camp.

Distinguished individuals were also felicitated for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

Anant Shri Vibhushit Junapeethadheeshwar Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Pujyapad Shri Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj was also present on the occasion.

Members of Legislative Assembly, Sham Lal Sharma and Devyani Rana; Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust; and Mukul Kanitkar also attended the cultural festival.

Suresh Kumar Sharma, Member, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu were also present on the occasion.