Kangra, March 25 -- State BJP Vice President and MLA Pawan Kajal on Wednesday said that fairs are a "treasure trove of civilisation and culture" and emphasised the need to preserve them in today's competitive era.

Addressing a gathering after inaugurating sports and wrestling competitions on the opening day of the two-day Chhinj Fair at Zamanabad, Kajal lauded the joint efforts of villagers from Abdullahpur and Zamanabad for organising the event. He termed the initiative as commendable and urged the younger generation to actively participate in such traditional gatherings.

Kajal said that large public participation in fairs boosts the morale of organisers and helps keep cultural traditions alive. On the occasion, he also extended financia...