Governor inaugurates 'Jhiri Mela'
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Channel: Jammu Links News · 2018 · People & Blogs
JAMMU LINKS NEWS | Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Friday inaugurated a week long 'Jhiri Mela' at village Jhiri in Jammu district. The annual fair is commemorated in the memory of the martyrdom of 'Baba Jittoo', a farmer who gave up his life about 500 years ago in protest against the oppressive demands of a land lord. Governor welcomed the devotees who have thronged the shrine of Baba Jitto and his daughter 'Bua Kodi'. Paying rich tributes to 'Baba Jitto', Malik said "the supreme sacrifice made by Baba Jitto is exemplary for each of us to emulate in our fight against injustice". He said the Union Government is proactive in supporting farm sector in which majority of the population is engaged, and Prime Minister Modi has launched various initiatives to double farmer's income by 2020. He announced the construction of a 'Sarai' (inn) at village Jhiri for the devotees. A cultural programme comprising folk songs and a Dogri dance was presented by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages on the occasion.
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