Ambala, May 17 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday attended the state-level celebrations as the chief guest marking the birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap, and announced a series of major initiatives, including setting up a dedicated research chair at Kurukshetra University.

The high-profile event, held in Ambala, also witnessed the presence of Mizoram Governor General (Retd) V.K. Singh.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Saini paid rich tributes to the iconic warrior, calling it his "absolute good fortune" to be part of the celebrations. He added that the venue at the Shahzadpur Anaj Mandi had transformed into a "pilgrimage of patriotism" for the day.

"We all know, Maharana Pratap was born at a time when the ...