Jammu, April 11:
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) OBC Morcha celebrated the birth anniversary of the legendary social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule today at the party’s Trikuta Nagar headquarters. Party stalwarts and workers gathered to offer floral tributes and recall the revolutionary contributions of the man who pioneered education and equality in India.
The event, organized by the BJP OBC Morcha team, featured Sanjita Dogra, BJP State General Secretary, as the chief guest, alongside State President OBC Morcha Braham Jyot Satti.
A Legacy of Fearless Reform
Addressing the gathering, Sanjita Dogra highlighted Phule’s lifelong mission to dismantle oppressive social structures. She noted that Phule was a vanguard against historical injustices, fearlessly tackling issues that were once considered taboo.
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Eradicating Social Evils: Phule was instrumental in the fight against Sati Pratha and child marriage.
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Education for All: At a time when education was restricted, he opened the first schools for girls and the marginalized sections of society.
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Empowerment: Dogra emphasized that Phule’s “revolutionary vision” changed the societal mindset, opening doors for generations of women and oppressed classes.
“The BJP Government, under PM Narendra Modi, is working on the same ideals of social justice. We are committed to ensuring every citizen gets the equal opportunities Phule ji dreamed of.” — Sanjita Dogra, BJP State General Secretary
“Action over Speeches”: A Call to the Youth
State President OBC Morcha, Braham Jyot Satti, described Phule as a “pioneer of the movement for social justice.” He reminded the audience that Phule’s activism was rooted in tangible action rather than mere rhetoric.
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Advocacy for Farmers: Beyond education, Phule was a staunch advocate for the rights of the farming community.
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Progressive Social Steps: He actively promoted widow remarriage and founded institutions to support the deprived.
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Modern Relevance: Satti urged the younger generation to study Phule’s life to understand the true essence of national development and equality.
Prominent Attendees
The event saw a massive turnout of state and district-level leadership, reflecting the Morcha’s resolve to follow Phule’s path:
| Role | Name(s) |
| State Vice Presidents (OBC Morcha) | Reeta Verma, Suresh Salgotra |
| State General Secretary (OBC Morcha) | Sunny Sangotra |
| State Secretary & Office Secretary | Ashok Salgotra, Shivali Khangar |
| Media & Publicity Secretaries | Ashok Pandey, Vinod Choudhary, Jyoti Verma |
| District Presidents (Jammu North/South) | Shamsher Prajapati, Ashok Verma |
The program concluded with a collective pledge by the Morcha to continue working tirelessly for the welfare of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and all marginalized communities, drawing inspiration from Phule’s mission of “courage and compassion.”
