Chandigarh, Sept. 16 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing a public meeting organised at Goluka village in Ferozepur district of Punjab on Wednesday, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi
has given a new direction to the country and accelerated the pace of development.
From decisive action against terrorism to development and public welfare, the Central government has taken several important steps in the national interest.
He said that the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' would begin across the country from September 17. To take forward the spirit of service and dedication of PM Modi among the people, everyone should light an 'Ashirwad ka Diya' at their homes between 6 pm and 7 pm on September 17 and pray for the long life of Prime Minister.
On the occasion, Saini paid tributes to Shaheed Udham Singh and said that the land of Punjab has given numerous brave sons who fought for the country's Independence. The sacrifice of great revolutionaries like Shaheed Udham Singh will always be remembered by the nation. He said that even today, society and the nation need patriots who are dedicated to working for the national interest, society and humanity.
He also paid his respects to the parents of Shaheed Udham Singh.
The Chief Minister said that he had the privilege of paying obeisance at Dera Baba Ram Thaman Ji Maharaj and receiving his blessings. The great tradition of Baba Ram Thaman Ji Maharaj has always carried forward the message of service, harmony and humanity.
The Chief Minister said that the people of Punjab are hardworking, talented and self-respecting. Referring to the development of Punjab,
he said that the people of the state need a government that focuses on providing development and employment opportunities with transparency.
Meanwhile, addressing a programme organised by the Vishwa Sanatan Dharam Sabha in Chandigarh, CM Saini said that Sanatan is not merely a way of worship but an art of living life. Connecting oneself with service and public welfare is the essence of the Sanatan tradition.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.