60th anniversary of Punjab Kesari, celebrating its legacy and contributions. 60 glorious years of Punjab Kesari Delhi. For six decades, Punjab Kesari has not just been a newspaper; it has been a voice of the people, a pillar of truth, and a relentless crusader for justice, freedom, and social change. Founded on the unwavering values of courage, integrity, and nationalism, Punjab Kesari has weathered storms, faced challenges head-on, and emerged stronger each time—standing tall as a symbol of fearless journalism. From covering the nation’s historic events to raising its voice for the voiceless, from defending democracy to promoting culture and humanity, the journey of Punjab Kesari is a legacy etched in ink and, more importantly, in sacrifice and service.
State Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel said that while society usually considers people retired or inactive after the age of 60, Punjab Kesari is reactivating the elderly. He stated that Punjab Kesari, besides being a medium of social awareness, is actively participating in serving society. The Cabinet Minister was addressing the audience as the chief guest at the Senior Citizen Samman Samaroh (Senior Citizens' Felicitation Ceremony) organized by the Senior Citizen Kesari Club at Central Park in Sector midnight on Friday.
He paid tribute to the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash and expressed that the entire nation is saddened by the tragic incident. He added that Punjab Kesari is doing its utmost to support the elderly and those in need. Punjab Kesari was also the first to initiate help for victims of terrorism. He emphasized that whenever the nation has faced a tragedy, Punjab Kesari has always fulfilled its social responsibility with complete dedication.
The event was also attended by State Ministers Rajesh Nagar and Gaurav Gautam. On this occasion, the three ministers were honored by Kiran Chopra, Aditya Narayan Chopra, Akash Chopra, and Arjun Chopra—directors of the Punjab Kesari Group.
Among other notable attendees were Avneesh from Vaseem Estate, I.S. Gandhi and J.P. Gupta from Machine Crown Group, Neetu Mann from GD Goenka School (Victoria Group), and Dharm Singh, Deputy Chairman of the District Council. The event was compered by senior journalist Harish Chopra and renowned poet Dinesh Raghuwanshi.
Director of Punjab Kesari Group, Mrs. Kiran Chopra, said that while newspapers are usually written with ink, Punjab Kesari has been written with the blood of martyrs. Hence, Punjab Kesari is not just a newspaper, but a mission—one that has always brought the political, social, and cultural virtues and vices of the country before society and will continue to do so, no matter how great the challenges.
Mrs. Kiran Chopra was speaking on Friday at the “Hamari Sanskriti – Hamara Abhiman” (Our Culture – Our Pride) program organized in the auditorium of Central Park, Faridabad, to mark the 60th anniversary of the newspaper. At the beginning of her address, she expressed deep sorrow over the Ahmedabad plane crash, calling it extremely tragic and something that has shaken the entire nation. She paid tribute to all those who lost their lives in the crash. The entire auditorium stood for a two-minute silence to honor the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash, the Pahalgam terrorist attack, and the martyrs of Operation Sindoor.
Kiran Chopra also mentioned that the tragic incident of the Ahmedabad plane crash had made them consider postponing the event. However, seeing the extensive preparations by the senior citizens, they decided to go ahead with the program. She said this was an event dedicated to experienced individuals and rooted in values and culture.
She elaborated on the history and legacy of Punjab Kesari, stating that the founders—Lala Jagat Narayan Ji and Ramesh Chander Ji—were active participants in India’s freedom struggle and had even served jail terms. While Lala Ji was imprisoned, Ramesh Chander Ji used to deliver messages to the freedom fighters. Even after independence, they continued to face challenges with courage and fearlessness.