Jammu, October 21: BJP Jammu and Kashmir President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma CA, MLA Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, and BJP Jammu and Kashmir Vice President Priya Sethi participated in an International Senior Citizens Day programme organised at Padmashri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
The programme was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, along with RRTC and the Department of Social Work (DSW), Cluster University of Jammu.
Addressing the gathering, the leaders highlighted the importance of respecting senior citizens, protecting their rights and ensuring their well-being. They emphasised that elderly people are an invaluable part of society, whose experience, wisdom and lifelong contributions deserve recognition, care and appreciation.
The speakers stressed that ensuring a dignified life for senior citizens is a shared responsibility that extends beyond families to the wider community and institutions. They called for greater awareness of the challenges faced by older people and the need to create an environment where they feel respected, secure and socially included.
The programme also highlighted the importance of safeguarding the rights of senior citizens and strengthening collective efforts towards their welfare. The speakers underlined that respect for the elderly reflects the values, compassion and cultural ethos of society.
The event provided an opportunity to draw attention to the concerns of senior citizens and reinforce the need for continued cooperation among government institutions, educational organisations and the public to promote their dignity and quality of life.
The programme concluded with a renewed emphasis on the collective duty to ensure that senior citizens receive the respect, care and support they deserve, enabling them to lead dignified and fulfilling lives.
