JAMMU, Jan. 29 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said Maharaja Hari Singh was the key architect of modern Jammu and Kashmir.

"Maharaja Hari Singh Ji was a key architect of modern Jammu Kashmir. He also played a major role in shaping its destiny during a critical period in history and ensured the dream of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' becomes a reality," he said.

Lieutenant Governor said Maharaja Hari Singh Ji was unflinching in his concern for the poor and the disadvantaged and he championed the cause of women empowerment, education, healthcare, and upliftment of the marginalized. His entire life was a great saga of courage and conviction for the betterment of society.

He was speaking after felicitating the recipients of 'the Mah...