The members of the Akhil Bharatiya Digambar Jain Mahila Parishad, Bhopal will send sacred threads to the Indian soldiers as a tribute to their bravery.
The annual meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Digambar Jain Mahila Parishad was held on Sunday wherein it was decided, that the members will send sacred threads to the soldiers.
It is to be noted that the members of TT Nagar branch have prepared as many as 100 sacred threads to be sent to the soldiers. Former treasurer of the council Sangeeta Taran informed that the women have prepared the sacred threads at home and have packed them in a special envelope. She further informed that during the meeting all the envelopes were given to the director of the council Megha Badkul.
It is also to be noted that the council has 20 branches in Bhopal itself and the members of the respective branches will submit the sacred threads to the State representatives by Saturday. She informed that as many as 2000 sacred threads will be sent to the soldiers posted at Indian border.
She further said that these sacred threads are a tribute from all the members of the council for the soldiers and their bravery. She said, “It is because of the soldiers that common man can live peacefully and are safe. As responsible citizens we should contribute our bit to salute their bravery.”
Taran further informed that the members of TT Nagar branch have collected an amount of Rs 5000 which will be sent to the Army Welfare Fund. After the meeting, the members of the council planted the saplings. Besides, they vowed to plant around 100 saplings each year.
During the meeting, councilor Priti Pancharatna, Sudha Badkul, Megha Badkul and other members were present.