WILL CARVE OUT A PROGRESSIVE AND PROSPEROUS PUNJAB AS DREAMT BY SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH: VOWS CM
Khatkar Kalan (SBS Nagar), March 23: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that the state government is making strenuous efforts. They aim to fulfill the dreams of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev. Every effort will be made for this noble cause.
The Chief Minister addressed the gathering. The gathering was during a state level function. This event marked the martyrdom of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev here today. He said that this is not a political function. Instead, it is a solemn occasion. We are here to pay tribute to the great martyrs. They sacrificed their lives for the sake of the motherland. He stated that the state government is making concerted efforts to honor these legendary martyrs. They aim to preserve their legacy for our coming generations. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has decided to construct Shaheed Bhagat Singh Medical College at a cost of Rs 300 crore as a tribute to these martyrs.
The Chief Minister reminded the audience of the state government’s strenuous efforts. As a result, authorities have named the Mohali airport after Shaheed Bhagat Singh. He said that none of the previous governments had bothered with naming this airport after the great martyr. After assuming the charge of office, his government gave it top priority. Bhagwant Singh Mann further said that naming the airports, universities and other institutions in the name of these iconic martyrs is important to perpetuate their glorious legacy.
The Chief Minister also said that his government has dedicated the Nishan-e-Inquilaab plaza to people which houses 30 feet high bronze statue of iconic martyr on Airport road, Mohali. He said that they have installed the statue. This ensures that people remember the iconic martyr every moment.Anyone traveling on that road can reflect on their legacy. Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed hope. He believes that such efforts will act as a lighthouse for the visitors coming from within the country. They will also inform visitors from abroad about the role of this legendary martyr.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government is leaving no stone unturned for cherishing the aspirations of the great martyrs. He said that whenever any dignitary from within the country or abroad visits the state, he makes it a point to remind them to pay homage at this sacred land. Bhagwant Singh Mann bemoaned that the dreams of Shaheed-e-Azam still remain unfulfilled as corruption, nepotism and poverty still rule the roost.
The Chief Minister said that unfortunately those who came into power after Britishers plundered the country more mercilessly than the foreigners. Citing an example, he said these martyrs’ souls must have felt shocked. The massive loads of cash recovered from the houses of high officers and judges shocked them.
The Chief Minister said that these martyrs had not laid their lives so that such rampant corruption was prevalent in the country. He said that the state government is making strenuous efforts for realizing dreams of the martyrs. Since assuming charge of office after taking oath from here in March 2022, his government provided free power to households from July. As a result, 90% of them are getting free power. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that for the first time the state government has purchased a power plant from a private firm to make the state surplus in power production.
The Chief Minister said that the government has opened 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state. These clinics provide free treatment to more than three crore patients. He also stated that the state government has given government jobs to over 52,000 youth. These jobs were awarded completely on the basis of merit. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the government has closed 18 toll plazas in the state so far. With these closures, the state is saving Rs 63 lakh daily. This savings benefits the pocket of the common man in Punjab.
Paying respects to the Chief Architect of Indian constitution Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar, the Chief Minister that as per the ideology of Baba Sahib, the state government is empowering the weaker sections of society by imparting quality education to them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Baba Sahib hailed from a humble family. Despite this, he went on to join the league of top global leaders by acquiring education. He said that ‘Schools of Eminence’ will realize the dreams of Baba Sahib. They will groom the poor but bright students for a prosperous future.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is duty-bound to ensure the state’s progress. It is also committed to its people’s prosperity, as per the aspirations of great nationalists. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the day is not far away. The state government has made concerted efforts. Punjab will soon emerge as a front runner state across the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state government is committed to fulfilling every dream of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. They aim to create a harmonious and egalitarian society.
The Chief Minister said that the young hero of the freedom struggle sacrificed his life while still young. He did it to emancipate the country from the clutches of foreign imperialism. Bhagwant Singh Mann bemoaned that the previous regimes during the past 70 years blatantly ignored our great martyrs’ vision. They neglected the dreams of our martyrs. Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh’s dreams were particularly disregarded. Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated that martyrdom of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at a young age inspired the youth. It motivated them to join the national freedom struggle. This led to the independence of the country.
The Chief Minister said that Shaheed-e-Aazam will remain a source of inspiration for the millions of youth to render selfless service to the nation. He also called upon the youth to follow the footsteps of Shaheed Bhagat Singh to make India a progressive and prosperous country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he is blessed to have visited this sacred land for paying tributes to the iconic martyr who laid down his life at the altar of the national freedom struggle.
The Chief Minister said that the nation will always be indebted to this martyr. He sacrificed his life at a young age of 23 years to emancipate the country from the clutches of British imperialism. He said that the legendary martyr was not only an individual but an institution adding that we must follow his footsteps for the progress of the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government focuses on creating a progressive Punjab. They strive for a prosperous Punjab as dreamt by Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister felicitated the family members of the great martyr. Earlier, Bhagwant Singh Mann also paid tribute at Samadhi of late S Kishan Singh the father of martyr. He also paid floral tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh at his statue.
