SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday, on the second day of three day Holla Mohalla festival here paid obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and extended his warm greetings to the people on the festival.
Lakhs of devotees from India and abroad participated in the Holla Mohalla festival. Political parties except SAD(Amritsar) didn't hold their conferences which was the tradition in the past. SGPC and Damdami Taksal held religious congregations.
The Chief Minister, accompanied by his wife Gurpreet Kaur was welcomed by Sikh devotees with warmth said that this historic day reminds all of us of the rich legacy behind this sacred ‘Hola Mohalla’ festival, which symbolized the tenth Sikh Master Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s great ideology and endeavor to infuse the undying spirit of well being (Chardi Kala). He said that the state government was deriving a sense of responsibility and spirit of service towards mankind by following the footsteps of great Sikh Gurus.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and honor that Punjab was the only state in the country which was a perfect blend of ‘socialism and secularism’ on one hand and an epitome of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood on the other.
The Chief Minister, who prayed to the almighty for peace, progress and prosperity in the state, also wished that the ethos of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood are strengthened in the state with every passing day. He expressed hope that with the blessings of waheguru, Punjab will continue to lead the country in every sphere. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a divine experience for him to participate in this festival which is a symbol of the martial spirit of the Punjabis in general and the Sikh community in particular
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that his government is duty bound to make all out efforts for boosting infrastructural development in this holy city. He said that necessary steps will be taken for sprucing up infrastructure in terms of state of the art multi specialty hospital, stadium and others in the coming days. Bhagwant Singh Mann also announced to develop the area around Sri Anandpur Sahib as a favourite tourism destination.
On the occasion Cabinet Ministers Harjot Singh Bains, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Hardeep Singh Mundian along with others were also present.