Blending festivities with social service

Patna: The Navyuvak Sangh Shri Durga Puja Samiti, under the leadership of its long-serving president Sanjeev Kumar Toni, has been dedicated to both celebrating the grand Durga Puja and engaging in various social work activities. Toni attributes their ability to organise the annual puja to the blessings of Maa Durga, emphasising the importance of keeping her happy by helping those in need.The samiti is involved in numerous charitable activities, focusing on supporting the economically disadvantaged. This includes organising weddings for girls from poor economic backgrounds and providing medical assistance to the poor. Toni said he personally arranges these weddings annually, demonstrating his commitment to social service.The Durga Puja celebration serves as a platform for bringing together different generations, allowing the older members to pass on their responsibilities and values to the young lot. Toni encourages the youth to continue serving selflessly, guided by the principles of Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar. He also calls upon influential people, including businessmen, to take a more active role in public life and contribute to the welfare of society.