The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) celebrated its 129th foundation day in its State headquarters on Saturday. The programme was attended by all the MlAs, MPs and other members of the party. The secretary of the All India Congress Committee and MP Tarachand Bhagora was the chief guest at the function.
MP Bhagora said during his address that they were proud of their party which had played an important role during the freedom struggle of this country.
Notwithstanding the Congress’ drubbing in four State’s election, JPCC president Sukhdeo Bhagat exalted the party’s stature and said they had taken the country on the path of development since its independence and has united the country. He also shared Congress’ “glorious” past and urged the party members ensure similar future.
The JPCC president also lashed out at the Opposition parties, especially the BJP, and accused them of playing divisive politics in the country. Secularism is the soul of this country, said Bhagat.
Notably, the party paid tribute to freedom fighters and eulogised their contribution in the freedom struggle.
Earlier, the party took out a procession, which passed through different locations, finally assembling at the party office to celebrate the occasion.
The party’s foundation day programme was attended by Sisai MlA Gitashree Oraon, MlA Rajesh Ranjan, former MlAs and MPs besides members of the town Congress.