Jammu, March 10:
The J&K BJP OBC Morcha, led by State President Braham Jyot Satti, organized a commemorative event at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar today to pay rich tributes to the iconic social reformer Savitribai Phule on her death anniversary (Punyatithi).
The event saw a gathering of high-ranking party officials, including J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, who led the floral tributes to the portrait of the woman widely regarded as the pioneer of women’s education in India.
“A Life of Courage and Reform”
Addressing the gathering, Ashok Koul highlighted Phule’s relentless struggle against caste discrimination and gender inequality. He noted that her efforts laid the foundation for modern social justice at a time when educating women was considered a social taboo.
“Savitribai Phule’s struggle was not limited to education alone; it extended to ensuring dignity, self-respect, and equal rights for backward communities. Her life symbolizes courage and social awakening,” Koul stated.
He further emphasized that the BJP remains committed to her vision of inclusive development, specifically focusing on the empowerment of OBCs, women, and weaker sections of society.
A Guiding Force for the OBC Movement
Braham Jyot Satti, President of the BJP OBC Morcha, described Phule as the “guiding force” behind the social reform movements in India. He urged party workers to carry her legacy forward by spreading awareness among the youth about her contributions to equality.
Key Attendees at the Commemoration:
| Category | Name(s) |
| Organization Leaders | Ashok Koul (General Secretary Org), Baldev Singh Billawatia, Gopal Mahajan |
| Elected MLAs | Arvind Gupta, Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj, Shagun Parihar, Devyani Rana |
| OBC Morcha Leaders | Braham Jyot Satti (President), Shabir Ahmad Zargar, Sunny Sangotra, Sham Mehra, Fayaz Ahmed Najar |
| Wing & District Leaders | Arun Prabhat (BJYM President), Ram Pal (Treasurer), Anil Balgotra, Anil Prajapati, Sanjay Verma, Rajesh Verma |
| Publicity & Protocol | Bawa Sharma (Protocol Incharge), Sudesh Kumar (Publicity Secretary) |
| Mandal & Local Reps | OmKar Verma, Yousuf Telli |
The Legacy of Savitribai Phule
The leaders recalled how Phule, alongside her husband Jyotirao Phule, opened the first school for girls in Pune in 1848. The speakers noted that her life remains an inspiration for the OBC Morcha, which continues to advocate for the rights and opportunities of backward classes in the spirit of her lifelong mission.
The ceremony concluded with a collective pledge by the party members to adopt her values of social justice in their everyday public service.
