Braj Region Agarwal Sammelan Calls for Ashok Singhal Statue and Business Protection Law

Mathura – Agra, September 27, 2026: The Braj region chapter of the Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Sammelan held a grand swearing-in ceremony at Agravan in Agra, drawing thousands of community members from 13 districts across the region. The event served as a major platform for the organization to solidify its leadership and table significant social and political demands. The ceremony was presided over by Braj region president Vinod Agarwal, with the proceedings being conducted by Kapil Agarwal and Vivek Garg.

New Regional Leadership Appointed

During the formal oath-taking ceremony, national leadership figures including General Secretary Gopal Rai, National Minister Vinay Agarwal, National Treasurer Natthuram Jain, and National Organization Secretary Vinod Kumar Gupta administered the oaths of office. Yogendra Goyal (Treasury Wale), a prominent social worker from Mathura, was officially installed as the Braj region chairman. The leadership team was further expanded with the swearing-in of Shashibhanu Garg as senior vice-president, Chirag Agarwal as vice-president, and Tarachand Agarwal as the organization secretary for the Braj region. In total, 48 office-bearers took their oaths to uphold the responsibilities of their respective positions within the community organization.

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Key Social and Political Resolutions

The conference concluded with the unanimous adoption of several critical resolutions aimed at both community development and national policy influence. Among the primary goals articulated by the organization is the mobilization of 10 crore Agarwal community members nationwide, including two crore individuals across Uttar Pradesh, to construct Maharaja Agrasen temples in various locations. Participants were also urged to establish an image of Maharaja Agrasen in the main shrines of their homes to foster cultural unity.

A significant demand was raised regarding the installation of a 100-foot tall statue of the late Ashok Singhal, a pivotal figure in the Ram Mandir movement, in Ayodhya Dham. Furthermore, the Sammelan placed heavy emphasis on business security, calling for the creation of a ‘Vyapari Suraksha-Vyapar Aayog’ (Trader Security and Trade Commission). The organization demanded the appointment of a trade commissioner and the immediate implementation of a ‘Special Trader Protection Act’ that includes non-bailable provisions for offenders, citing the need to safeguard the merchant community from harassment and criminal threats.

Focus on Administrative Integrity and Future Events

The gathering also addressed wider administrative concerns, specifically passing a resolution condemning the alleged harassment of IAS officer Divya Mittal. The organization expressed strong solidarity with the official, noting that the reported pressure had forced her to take voluntary retirement from service. Leaders used the platform to advocate for a more supportive environment for honest bureaucrats working within the system.

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Looking toward future regional engagement, Shashibhanu Garg, the state senior vice-president of the Sammelan, announced plans for a large-scale event to be held in Mathura. This upcoming gathering, titled ‘Amritkumbh’, is expected to draw approximately 50,000 members of the community. According to organizational representatives, the event will serve as a high-level summit featuring the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, various Union ministers, and influential community leaders. The organizers anticipate that this summit will provide a definitive space for making major decisions that will influence the future trajectory and welfare of the community on both a regional and state level.