Sardar Patel Memorial Society (SPMS) UK Welcomed Dr Subramanian Swamy to their Independence Day celebration & an interactive discussion on the foundation of Ram Temple & historical anniversary of unification of India on Sunday 16 August 2020.
The virtual discussion attracted over 42,000 viewers around the world viewed through SPMS UK’s facebook page. It was moderated by Krishna Pujara (Secretariat) & Pravin Patel.
Lord Rami Ranger OBE (Vice-Chairman of SPMS) welcomed everyone to the discussion and highlighted the work of the Society. It was noted that during Dr Swamy’s previous visit to UK in 1983-84, it was predicted that he would play a pivotal role in UK’s history.
The celebration started with the Indian national anthem followed by patriotic songs by Bharti Patel, Harish Marwaha and Prathik Vyas.
CB Patel, Chairman of SPMS UK and Publisher/Editor of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar reminisced Dr Swamy's visit to the UK in the 80s with a prediction of Dr Swamy as the future Prime Minister of India. SPMS were delighted to have Jagdish Shetty, National Secretary of Virat Hindustan Sangam among them, who thanked SPMS UK for organising the celebration.
After the introduction by Pravin Patel (moderator), Dr Swamy took the audience on a historical journey of Kashmir before 1947 and the so-called temporary implementation of Article 370, which benefited the elite few.
Dr Swamy talked about the unfairness of Article 370 and its misuse by its leaders. Billions of Rupees were invested for the benefit of the few which created a perfect boiling pot for the terrorist cells and violence that ensued for many years and also highlighted the role of Sardar Patel during that time
Dr Swamy informed the audience that BJP had promised to deliver the removal of Article 370 if elected and that is achieved. A year on since the abrogation of Article 370, Kashmir is peaceful, its citizens move about freely in safety and most of all look forward to a future that promises a better life in every respect. He added how Indian citizens can now travel to do business and even elect to live there. No more the parochial chains of ancient laws for the people of Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir are firmly part of India as Sardar Patel would have it and of course one must not forget the Union territory of Ladakh.
Dr Swamy then narrated the history of Ram Mandir and how it was destructed by Babur and the loss of tens of thousands of lives over centuries, yet how the Hindus never lost their belief in regaining the rightful ‘Janma Bhumi of Shree Ram’.
Much legal work entailed in achieving this goal ensuring that all was done in a peaceful manner as one would have it for the birthplace of Ram. It was finally announced that Ram Mandir would be rebuilt. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone on 5 August.
Dr Swamy also highlighted the dastardly acts of the so-called Bollywood mafia, and the alleged murder of Sushant Singh, which is fresh in the minds of the nation. Dr Swamy assured all present that he will not leave any stones unturned to get justice for Sushant’s parents.
The Chairman of SPMS, CB Patel summarised the meeting along with a vote of thanks by Kanti Nagda (Hon.CEO).
