10/11/2025
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Dogra Sadar Sabha convened a commemorative session to discuss and highlight the social, political and cultural achievements of their former president & former J&K Minister ๐๐ก. ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ก ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ค at the Sabha Bhawan, Dogra Hall Jammu on the 9th of November 2025 at 10.30 AM onwards. The Sabhaโs beloved President Th. Gulchain Singh Charak took to his heavenly abode on the 17th of October 2025.
Th. Gulchain Singh Charak devoted his life for the wellbeing and upliftment of Dogras as he pursued their concerns in every walk of life. He was devoted for the cause of Dogras across communal and religious lines and firmly believed in secularism. He was open to spontaneous help to one and all with his bold and courageous straight forward approach. He solved many sensitive issues and saved touchy explosive flash points in J&K to maintain peace & harmony. He held many responsible positions in his life and remained in the frontline of important activities in J&K. He was Minister of Education & R&B (PWD), MLC, General Secretary of AICC, President Rajput Sabha, Patron Akhil Bhartiya Khatriya Mahasabha, Chairman Dogra Education trust, President Laxmi Narayan Mandir Management Trust & President of the Dogra Sadar Sabha. His sudden demise after a brief ailment has left a great vacuum in the society which will be difficult to fill. As a true recognition of his popularity, rich tributes charged with emotions were paid by various dignitaries, his fans and lovers from all walks of life, trades and regions. Personalities from different political, religious and sects were seen in gloom at the great loss of their mentor, friend and guide.
His cheerful affectionate nature and ever ready response to help everybody readily without discrimination made him dear to all those who came in touch with him from any walk of life or status. His major contributions in the education field, restoration of heritage sites, upholding inter-communal unity and promotion of Dogri language, culture and art has left an indelible mark in society. He worked relentlessly for the cause of the oppressed, and fought for grassroot workers, Numberdars, Chowkidars and daily wagers.
He will always be remembered as a distinguished Dogra son of soil who led from the front and remained calm, cheerful and determined amidst most trying and challenging situations and gave his best for the Duggar region and the people.
A galaxy of senior citizens, youths, women representatives and heads of various social, political, business community and religious organizations were present on the occasion.
Prominent among the distinguished speakers who highlighted the contributions of late Sh Gulchain Singh Charak included Ch. Vikram Randhawa MLA, Sheikh Abdul Rehman Ex. MP, Ch. Lal Singh Former Minister, B R Shama Ex Chief Secretary, Ravinder Sharma Ex MLC, Syed Rafeeq Shah Ex MLC, Jb Shabir Khan, Ex Minister, D C Raina Ex Adv. General, Mahant Rameshwar Dass, Ved Parkash Sharma President Brahaman Sabha, Parshotam Dadeechi, President Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Jitender Udhampuri Padam Shri, Adv. Nirmal Kotwal, President Bar Association, S. Ranjit Singh Tohra President DGPC, Sandeep Jain, Jain Sabha, Subash Chander Gupta Vice President Mahajan Sabha, Jb. H A Siddiqui Ex Add. Advocate General, Ashok Angurana IAS, Neeraj Anand, President CTF, Adv. Sheikh Shakeel, Rajan Singh Happy Ex President YRS, Jb Rauf Ahmed President Civil Sectt Employees Association, Prof Anita Billawaria, Raju Padgotra and others.
In the end Gambhir Dev Singh Charak, Working President Dogra sadar Sabha while expressing gratitude to everyone present in the hall reiterated the Sabhaโs resolve to strive for achieving its aims and objectives so as to promote and preserve the Dogriyat of this Duggar Land.
Befitting tributes messages from the speaker Lok Sabha , Sh. Om Birla, Union Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh , LG Ladakh Sh. Kavinder Gupta, Former Union Minister GN Azad and others were also read out before the gathering.
