Jammu, Apr 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh, the last Dogra ruler, here on his death anniversary on Saturday, describing him as a statesman with great foresight.

"Humble tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji on his Punyatithi. A progressive thinker and a statesman of great foresight, his exceptional contributions to the motherland and unwavering commitment to social reforms and inclusive governance continue to inspire us," Sinha said in a post on X.

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Jammu and Kashmir Dharmarth Trust also paid floral tributes to the erstwhile princely state's ruler.

A 'havan' was organised at the historic Shree Raghunath temple in the heart of Jammu to mark the occasion, a spokesperson of the trust, founded by the Dogra rulers, said.

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Devotees, priests and trust members participated in the event, which concluded with a collective prayer for peace and harmony in the region, the spokesperson said.

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