Chandigarh, March 11: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the Punjab Government extended a warm civic reception. They welcomed Mrs Droupadi Murmu, President of India, during her Historic Visit to the state.

President’s Visit Marks Historic Day for Punjab

Welcoming the President during a function organised here at Indian School of Business, the Chief Minister said that the visit of the President is a significant day in the history of the state. This occasion is a red letter day. Every Punjabi is elated on this occasion. He said that President is welcome to Punjab- the sacred land of great Gurus, saints, seers and prophets. Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed hope that during her visit, the President of India will experience the state’s glorious cultural heritage. She will also enjoy the warm hospitality of the Punjabi’s.

 civic reception : President’s Historic Visit to Punjab: An Inspiration for Students

The Chief Minister said that the President had attended function at Central University Bathinda today and on Wednesday she will be attending convocation at Panjab University. He said that the visit of President in these premier educational institutions will inspire the students for hard work and dedication in life. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the life of President is a source of inspiration for all of us as she had struggled hard in life both at personal and professional level. However, the Chief Minister said that Mrs Droupadi Murmu attained new heights in life through her hard work, vision, and commitment. He added that this achievement brings her in league with global leaders like former US President Abraham Lincoln and others. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a momentous occasion for all of us. The entire Punjab is giving a red carpet welcome to the country’s President during her visit to the state. He said that the state government proudly welcomes the country’s President to this blessed land.

Punjab: The Nation’s Food Bowl and Sword Arm, Says CM

The Chief Minister said that the hard working and resilient farmers of the state had made the country self reliant in food production. He said that Punjab is the nation’s food bowl. It also has the distinction of being the sword arm of the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the world recognizes hardworking and brave Punjabis for their courage, resilience, and spirit of enterprise. The Chief Minister said that he had closely witnessed numerous pages of history. These pages have unfolded on this sacred land of five rivers. Early, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha welcomed the dignitaries during the event. On the occasion, Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya was present. Justice Sheel Nagu, the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, was also there. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, the Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, attended as well. Others attended as well.