Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation organised a tribute programme at Jhandi Wala Park in Lalbagh to mark the 94th death anniversary of Raja Raj Raghuvar Singh. Mayor Sushma Kharkwal attended the event, paid floral tributes to the late ruler and inaugurated a chhatri (memorial canopy) erected in his memory.
The programme was attended by Rajmata Bhakti Devi, MLA Vinod Shankar Awasthi, senior pracharak and president Virendra Singh, councillor Pramod Singh Rajan, Raja Rajeshwar Singh of Jhandi Raj, Kheri, and Raja Gopendra Singh of Tiloi. Members of various royal families and other prominent personalities were also present.
The occasion was attended by Raja Dhyanpal Singh of Nindipur, Bahraich; Raja Sahab Sanjay Bali of Dariyabad; Kunwar Vinay Singh of Birwa State, who is also the manager of Colvin Taluqdars’ College; and Kunwar Amit Pratap Singh of Pratapgarh State.
The gathering paid homage to Raja Raj Raghuvar Singh and remembered his legacy. The inauguration of the chhatri was highlighted as an important step towards preserving the region’s historical heritage and cultural traditions.
The event also underscored the importance of connecting younger generations with their history and royal heritage. Such commemorative initiatives help preserve the memory of historical figures while promoting awareness of the region’s cultural legacy.
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