CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi has expressed deep shock and grief over the sad demise of former MLA Jagraj Singh Gill. He was detected positive for Corona and died in hospital.
In a press statement issued here today Mr. Channi said that Jagraj Singh Gill was a fine human being and great philanthropist. In his condolence message Mr. Channi has prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family members to bear this loss.
Mr. Jagraj Singh Gill remained MLA and Chairman of Punjab Mandi Board in 1970s and most of grain market yards were constructed during his tenure. He set up a de-addiction centre at Moga, and donated land worth crores for it.
He funded the construction of main block of Kendri Singh Sabha Centre in Chandigarh. About a week ago he donated Rs. 5.50 lakh to provide beds, mosquito nets and table fans etc. to farmers on Singhu and Tikri border.
Mr. Channi said that Jagraj Singh Gill was a social worker from heart whe set up an old age home near Kharar and list of his such philanthropist acts is very long.