Shimla: Governor Kavinder Gupta today said that the life and legacy of former Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Ashok Singhal remind society of its responsibility to preserve India’s rich cultural heritage and keep it alive through conduct, social life and the values imparted to future generations.
The Governor was speaking in a programme organised at historic Gaiety Theatre, Shimla, to mark the birth centenary year of Ashok Singhal. He described Singhal’s life as an inspiring example of dedication to Indian culture, Sanatan traditions and the cultural consciousness of Hindu society.
Kavinder Gupta said that Ashok Singhal devoted his life to preserving Indian culture, organising Hindu society and fostering pride in the country’s ancient traditions. His life reminds us that a nation’s true strength lies not only in its economic and material achievements but also in its cultural consciousness, moral values and confidence in its heritage.
The Governor said that Ashok Singhal also occupies an important place in the history of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Through the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, he played a significant role in organizing the movement, broadening public support and bringing the issue of faith associated with Ram Janmabhoomi into the national discourse.
