A remembrance programme was held in Ashoknagar, Roorkee, for the martyrs of the Uttarakhand statehood movement on 2 October 1994. The event was observed as Black Day under the banner of the Chinhit Rajya Andolankari Samiti.
The gathering brought together committee members and local residents to honour those remembered for their role in the movement. Rajendra Singh Rawat, the committee’s patron, was among those who attended.
Tributes at the programme
Participants first paid their respects to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. They then placed flowers in memory of the martyrs of the Uttarakhand statehood movement.
The floral tribute was described as an emotional remembrance of those associated with the movement. The programme focused on preserving their memory in Ashoknagar.
Conclusion
The Ashoknagar programme commemorated the 2 October 1994 movement martyrs while also paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the Black Day programme held?
It was held in Ashoknagar, Roorkee.
Q. Which event was being remembered?
The programme remembered the martyrs of the Uttarakhand statehood movement on 2 October 1994.
Q. Who organised the programme?
The Chinhit Rajya Andolankari Samiti organised the event.
Q. Whom did participants honour besides the movement’s martyrs?
They paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Q. How were the movement’s martyrs remembered?
Participants offered flowers and paid emotional tribute to them.
