JAMMU, November 8: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh marked his birthday on November 7 with a series of community-oriented programmes across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir, including free medical camps that benefited nearly 1,900 people in Ramban district.
The health camps were organised across 11 locations in Ramban, including Rajgarh, Sangaldan, Banihal, Khari, Ukhral, Maitra, Ramban, Ramsoo and Karol. The programmes were coordinated by BJP district president Neelam Langeh, along with local party functionaries, youth wing members and volunteers.
The Minister thanked the organisers and volunteers for their efforts in extending healthcare services to residents, particularly in remote areas.
Several programmes were also organised in Udhampur, Kishtwar, Kathua and Doda to mark the occasion.
In Ramnagar of Udhampur district, a Shanti Path, Havan and Kanya Pujan were conducted at Purushottam Dham temple, seeking the Minister’s good health and long life. In Kishtwar, he celebrated the occasion with children at Ball Ashram in Lach Khazana.
Kathua district witnessed multiple events, including prayers and a community feast in Jasrota, prayers at Jodiyaan Mata Mandir in Bani, celebrations at Chakra and Khokhyal villages, and rituals at Sukrala Mata Mandir in Billawar. Local representatives, including MLA Dr. Bharat Bhushan, participated in some of the programmes.
A gathering was also held at the BJP district office in Doda in the presence of district president Babu Ram and other party functionaries.
Dr. Singh expressed gratitude to organisers, party workers and well-wishers for their greetings and support.
Birthday wishes were also conveyed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Local residents also conveyed greetings through Jammu-based radio station 92.7 Big FM.
The programmes combined healthcare outreach, religious observances and community interactions across the Jammu region.
