Day: January 27, 2024

By Rishi Pal Sharma4 min read

Governor Banwarilal Purohit unfurls tricolour at Patiala on the occasion of state-level Republic Day function

An invitation to Punjabis to mobilise against drugs and corruption and support the government Banwari Lal Purohit, who is the Sidak and Sarr of Punjabis, has an influence on me. The governor also praised the city of Patiala. Patiala, January 26: The Governor of Punjab, Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit, unfurled the national tricolour flag of the country in Patiala on the occasion of the state-level function of Republic Day. On this occasion, he saluted the martyrs and great freedom fighters who contributed to the freedom struggle of the country and invited the Punjabis to support the state government by mobilising against drugs and corruption. Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit reviewed the grand parade after unfurling the national tricolour flag at Raja Bhalindra Singh Sports Stadium, Polo Ground, and later took a salute from the march past.

On this occasion, in his message to the residents of the state, the Governor of Punjab extended his heartfelt congratulations on Republic Day and termed this day a day to celebrate and honour our nation and our sovereignty. Earlier, the Governor paid tribute to the war martyrs of the Indian Army by visiting the Patiala State Force and the Black Elephant War Memorial. Mr. Anurag Verma, DGP, the Punjab Chief Secretary, was with him on this occasion. Mr. Gaurav Yadav, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni, and S.S.P. Varun Sharma were also present. Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit mentioned the great patriotic warriors and said that due to the huge sacrifices of millions of freedom fighters, we got freedom, and this republic was built. He said Babasaheb, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, along with B.N. He specifically mentioned Rao and expressed his respect for all of the Constituent Assembly’s members before saying that we should make a commitment today to follow in the footsteps of these outstanding individuals. Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit invited the Punjabis to cooperate with the government for the eradication of corruption, just as they contributed to the liberation of the country. He said that the scourge of corruption is hollowing out our society. That’s why he himself has written a letter to the higher authorities and insisted on taking action for a clean, transparent, and corruption-free administration. Mentioning the many challenges facing Punjab, including drugs from across the border, Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit invited Punjabis to mobilise to save our youth from drugs and support the state government in the war against drugs.

The governor said that he is convinced of the success of Punjabis because once they decide to do something, they die after completing it. Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit mentioned ‘Pagdi Savanha Jatta Pagadi Savanha Oy’ and invited the residents of the state to contribute to the progress, development, and progress of Punjab. Especially praising the city of Patiala, the governor mentioned the words of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel at the time of the formation of PEPSU, including the fact that it has remained a part of the country since its independence, that ‘If he gets a chance to be born again, he should be born here.

Chahunhage’, also mentioned specially. He also praised the efforts made by the district administration to protect the lives and property of the people and the courage shown by the people during the last year’s floods by saying, ‘Sherhir shar shundeinda Patiala’. The Governor of Punjab said that the Constitution of India has given equal rights to all the citizens of the country to contribute to the development of the nation, but rights and duties are two sides of the same coin, so we need rights as well as fundamental duties. should follow He also stressed the need for every citizen to contribute and follow moral values for the progress of the country.

On this occasion, the governor, freedom fighter S. The representatives of Freedom Fighters Successor Association 234 and 196, including Avtar Singh, and the families of the brave women of the war martyrs were specially honored. He also honoured eminent personalities in various fields, including the Padma Shri awardee, renowned colorist Mr. Pran Sabharwal. On this occasion, students of Vani School, Patiala School for the Deaf Saifdipur, and the Patiala Association of Deaf released balloons and sang the national anthem in sign language. On the occasion of the ceremony, M.P. Special DGP, along with Praneet Kaur, MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli, Gurdev Singh Dev Mann, and Gurlal Ghanour, Arpit Shukla, Division Commissioner Daljit Singh Mangat, Director Information and Public Relations Bhupinder Singh, District and Sessions Judge Rupinderjit Chahal, District Planning Committee Chairman Jassi Sohianwala, Improvement Trust Chairman Megh Chand Shermajra, Preeti Malhotra, Harjshan Singh Pathanmajra, Vice Chancellor Prof. Arvind and JS Cheema, Padma Mr. Jagjit Singh Dardi and Dr. RL Mittal, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni, SSP. Varun Sharma, ADCJ Anupreeta Johal, Navreet Kaur Sekhon, SDM Dr. Ismat Vijay Singh, Jeevanjot Kaur, Deepjot Kaur, Kannu Garg, Naman Markann, Babandeep Singh Walia, and a large number of other personalities, including Patiala residents, teachers, and students, were also present.

***Photo Caption: Punjab Governor Shri Banwari Lal Purohit performs the ceremony of hoisting the national tricolour flag at Patiala on the occasion of the state-level function of Republic Day.     

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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

On the occasion of the state-level function of Republic Day, the tableaux depicting the martyrs and rich heritage of Punjab sent by the Punjab government became the center of attraction.

PATIALA, JANUARY 26: Every spectator in the stadium was drawn to the tableaus that the Punjab government sent out on Republic Day, which featured scenes from Punjab’s rich past and culture, as well as the martyrs who gave their lives to defend the nation. As the primary visitor at the Republic Day event, Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit unfurled the national flag, examined the parade, saluted the march past, and observed the tableaus. The 13 tableaus that were a part of the state-level event began with the tableau that the Punjabi government sent, which showed the role that Punjabis had played in the nation’s fight for independence.

This included Ajit Singh, Baba Kharak Singh, Madan Lal Dhingra, Dr. Diwan Singh Kalepani, Kamagata Maru, Lala Lajpat Rai, Shaheed Sukhdev, Lala Hardial, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Udham Singh, and Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna. The achievements of the girls trained by Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute for Girls and ‘Nari Shakti’ (Mai Bhago, the first great Sikh Jangju Bibi) in many professions were showcased in the second tableau delivered by the Punjab government.

The third tableau presented Punjab’s rich cultural legacy. Tableaux from various departments demonstrated how 664 Aam Aadmi Clinics throughout the state and the Health Department’s Healthy Punjab initiative transformed government hospitals for a whopping Rs 550 crore under the slogan “Health Facilities at Your Doorstep, Brought by the Punjab Government.” In order to provide the students in the eleventh and twelfth grades at the School of Eminence with a creative setting in which to create a new future, information regarding the unique camp for the preparation of medical, JE, and engineering examinations was presented through the fifth tableau.

The Department of Agriculture emphasised agricultural diversification and stubble management in the sixth tableau. The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) displayed zero electricity invoices totaling 2.33 crore for 19,300 customers in the seventh table.

The Department of Social Security, Women, and Child Development emphasised the contributions made by Patiala girls in a number of disciplines in the eighth tableau. The Department of Forests showcased the 61 thousand tube wells and around 1 lakh 80 thousand saplings under the Forest Department Patiala programme, which aims to plant three trees on each tube well, in the ninth tableau.

The Department of Child Protection illustrated every hand pen in School on Wheels and My Childhood Project. The police department’s data indicated that 1,41,060 services were offered to the general public via the Saanjh Kendras.

The administrative reform tableau showed the doorstep delivery programme that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, launched to give the populace better administrative amenities.

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