LG Manoj Sinha Unveils Maharaja Ranbir Singh Bust; Renames Central Sanskrit University Campus
JAMMU, MARCH 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over a landmark ceremony on Monday at the Central Sanskrit University in Kot Bhalwal, where he unveiled a bust of Maharaja Ranbir Singh and officially renamed the institution’s Jammu campus to ‘Maharaja Ranbir Singh Campus.’
Addressing a large gathering of scholars, officials, and students, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the nation owes a profound debt to the Maharaja for his transformative reforms and his role in forging a robust, thriving Jammu Kashmir. He noted that the ruler did not merely govern the territory but bestowed upon it a new vision, illuminating the region with knowledge and a legacy that remains rich on material, intellectual, and spiritual planes.
The Lieutenant Governor remarked that the renaming of the campus serves as a testament to the enduring consciousness ignited by Maharaja Ranbir Singh 150 years ago, which continues to guide the society of Jammu and Kashmir today. Highlighting the Maharaja’s philosophy, Manoj Sinha stated that the visionary leader saw the region as a living entity where culture breathed life into the land and reforms channeled vital energy.
He further observed that the soul of Jammu Kashmir resides not just in its geography, but in the intellectual and spiritual values the Maharaja championed throughout his reign.Turning his focus to the future, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the youth to lead a path of principles to build a safer and more prosperous nation.
He urged the younger generation to embrace expansive, humane values and contribute actively to nation-building, asserting that the newly named campus must reflect the Maharaja’s ideals. Sinha emphasized the need to build a society that is technologically potent yet humanely sensitive, encouraging students to enrich both Indian and global moral consciousness.
Concluding his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke of India’s role on the global stage, stating that the time has come for the country to reclaim its place as a guide in a challenge-ridden world. He reiterated that ancient India’s journey always balanced science with culture—blending the intellect of Brahmagupta with the wisdom of Buddha.
To support this vision of traditional and modern learning, he assured financial assistance for the establishment of Gurukuls and Ved Pathshalas in the region. The event was attended by prominent figures including former Union Minister Karan Singh, Vice Chancellor Shrinivasa Varakhedi, and various academic heads.