CM FELICITATES PUNJABIS ON SACRED FESTIVAL OF BAISAKHI

PAYS OBEISANCE AT GURDWARA DUKH NIWARAN SAHIB, PATIALA

Patiala, April 13:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday felicitated the Punjabis across the globe on the sacred occasion of the 'Sajna Divas of the Khalsa Panth' and 'Baisakhi' that symbolize the spirit of Punjab, Punjabi and unity in diversity.

The Chief Minister, who paid obeisance at Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib, sought blessings of almighty to give enormous strength to him for serving the people of state with all humility and dedication. He offered prayers at Gurdwara sahib and reiterated the firm commitment of his government to serve the people of the state regardless of caste, colour, creed and religion to create a harmonious society. Bhagwant Singh Mann thanked the Almighty for bestowing upon him the responsibility to serve the people of Punjab with sincerity, dedication and commitment to fulfill their aspirations.

On the sacred occasion of the festival of Baisakhi, the Chief Minister also prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of the state. Felicitating the Punjabis across the globe, Bhagwant Singh Mann reminded the people about the rich glorious and cultural heritage of the day adding that on this sacred day in 1699, Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji - the Tenth Master of the Sikhs had created ‘Khalsa Panth' at the holy city of Sri Anandpur Sahib by baptizing 'Panj Pyaras (beloved ones) belonging to different regions and religions. He said that Dashmesh Pitaah thereby carved out a casteless society and preached the gospels of love and compassion for mankind, universal brotherhood and communal harmony.

The Chief Minister further said that this festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and ripening of Rabi crops. He said that this festival is important for the state and its farmers as it also marks the onset of the harvest season and ripening of Rabi crops. Bhagwant Singh Mann called upon the people to celebrate this historic festival collectively with traditional fervour and gaiety to strengthen the secular and social fabric of our country.

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BAJWA AND HIS PAKISTANI FRIENDS WANT TO DISRUPT PEACE AND PROGRESS OF STATE WITH BOMB THEORY: SAYS CM

TELLS BAJWA TO SUBSTANTIATE HIS CLAIM OR FACE ACTION FOR TERRIFYING PEOPLE

QUESTIONS WHETHER BAJWA’S FRIEND FROM ACROSS THE BORDER HAVE PROVIDED HIM THIS INFORMATION

BAJWA REFUTES TO GIVE EVIDENCE TO PUNJAB POLICE

Chandigarh, April 13:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that age old family ties of Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa with operatives in Pakistan were behind the theory that 50 bombs have been smuggled into the state as intelligence agencies have no inputs regarding it.

In a statement, the Chief Minister said that it is well known fact that Bajwa family is well connected with the Pakistani operatives since decades due to which he is getting such irrational and baseless information. He said that while intelligence agencies have no such inputs Bajwa’s friend sitting across the border must have told him about their plans to disrupt peace and progress in the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann asked the Congress leader to substantiate his claim or face action for creating panic amongst people.

The Chief Minister said that the Congress leader has shamelessly made a false claim that 50 bombs have been smuggled in Punjab out of which 18 had exploded and 32 more are still there. He said that neither state nor central agencies have input in this regard but probably this information has been provided by Bajwa’s friend from across the border, as his family has long and strong ties in Pakistan. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a serious matter and such callous attitude of the Congress leader is not acceptable as it has created panic amongst the masses.

The Chief Minister said that Bajwa must reveal the source of his information in this regard as this is the moral duty of the leader. Or, he questioned that is Partap Singh Bajwa waiting for the bombs to explode so that he can use this opportunity for his vested political interests. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this kind of apathetic and irresponsible attitude of the unwarranted and undesirable.

The Chief Minister said that either Bajwa should tell the Punjab Police about the inputs his friends have given to him regarding their nefarious designs to destabilize peace in Punjab or he should be ready to face the music. He said that terrorizing people by making false claims is an unpardonable and heinous crime for which serious action will be taken. Bhagwant Singh Mann also asked the Congress high command to take strict action against such leaders who have deep rooted connections with the fissiparous forces.