To mark the 200 years of coronation of Maharaja Gulab Singh, a painting competition was organised at Royal Retreat Hari Niwas Palace on 09th June 2022 by Maharaja Gulab Singh Brigade.

Jammu, June 17, 2022: An impressive function was organized today by members of Maharaja Gulab Singh Brigade at iconic SMGS Hospital, Shalimar here wherein rich tributes were paid to Maharaja Gulab Singh to mark 200th years of his Coronation at Jio Pota Ghat at the hands of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

On the occasion, special prayers were held and Maharaja’s statue was garlanded. Medical Superintendent, Dr Dara Singh; Chairman of Brigade, Shivang Satya Gupta; S S Jamwal and others were also present on the occasion.

To mark the occasion, food packets and sweets were distributed among the visitors present at the hospital.

Shivang Satya Gupta – Chairman, MGSB highlighted the significance of Maharaja’s coronation in the history of J&K and mentioned that it was he who shaped the vast boundaries of erstwhile united state of J&K.  “Maharaja not only extended the geographical boundaries but also brought about a sea change in all the spheres of life and ensured equitable development of all the regions without any bias, ” he said.

He urged the young generation to remember the greatness of our ancestors and take pride in our legacy and traditions to make our future bright.