Jalandhar, May 28
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paid obeisance at Village Seechewal during the 38th Salana Barsi Samagam (death anniversary) of Sant Baba Avtar Singh and projected a confident vision of a resurgent and self-reliant Punjab, as he inaugurated a new astroturf at the Sant Avtar Singh Memorial Hockey Stadium alongside Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal.
Highlighting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government’s aggressive push on sports infrastructure, irrigation, groundwater recharge and public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Government had delivered 21,000 cusecs of water to fields, equivalent to two Bhakra canals, while sustained environmental efforts had helped recharge 21 lakh cubic metres of groundwater, leading to a rise of 2 to 4 metres in the water table in several areas. Emphasising that Punjab is witnessing rapid transformation through world-class Government schools, hospitals, roads and sporting facilities, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the colours of a vibrant “Rangla Punjab” have now started emerging across the state.
Addressing a massive gathering, Mann shared, “Local village representatives have also submitted demands for sports grounds and roads, and the state government will fulfil these demands. International-level hockey grounds will be developed because hockey is Punjab’s popular sport, while roads will also be constructed and repaired. The state government is duty-bound to ensure the welfare and development of Punjab and the prosperity of its people, and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause.”
Paying tributes to Sant Baba Avatar Singh, Mann stated, “Sant Baba ji rendered invaluable services for the promotion of Sikhism and spread the message of love, compassion and brotherhood as preached by our great Gurus not only in Punjab but across the country and the world. Baba ji was a pious soul who redeemed mankind from sorrow and agony by inspiring people to walk on the path of spirituality. He will always be remembered for his humility and benevolence.”
Sharing a few snippets from the occasion, Mann stated: “Today, I had the privilege of paying obeisance at Village Seechewal on the occasion of the 38th death anniversary of Sant Baba Avtar Singh Ji. On this occasion, along with Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal Ji, I inaugurated the new astroturf at the ‘Sant Avtar Singh Memorial Hockey Stadium’. I wholeheartedly salute the selfless service being carried out by Sant Ji for environmental conservation. The AAP Government is fully committed to ensuring a safe and prosperous life for the people of Punjab and to rebuilding a vibrant and flourishing ‘Rangla Punjab’.”
