Khuralgarh (Hoshiarpur), February 24(press ki taquat bureau): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the state government will celebrate the upcoming 650th parkash utsav of Sri Guru Ravidass ji in an unprecedented manner.
Addressing the gathering during a state level function to observe the 647th parkash utsav of Sri Guru Ravidass ji after dedicating Sri Guru Ravidass ji memorial here today, the Chief Minister said that he has already asked the officers to ensure foolproof planning for the smooth execution of the event. He said that for this event the entire area around Khuralgarh will be holistically developed in consultation with the devotees. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a lifetime opportunity and the state government will leave no stone unturned for making this event a huge success.
The Chief Minister said that the memorial has come up at a cost of nearly Rs 143 crore and is a humble tribute to Sri Guru Ravidass ji by the state government. He said that the memorial is equipped with a building with tourist facilities, multi level parking, Minar-e-Begumpura, Sangat Hall, state of the art auditorium and others. Bhagwant Singh Mann envisioned that this memorial will go a long way in perpetuating the life and philosophy of Sri Guru Ravidass ji.
Vowing to work tirelessly for ameliorating the woes of weaker and underprivileged sections of society, the Chief Minister said that this is in consonance with teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass ji. He said that the state government is duty bound to ensure the well being of the poorest of poor for which several path breaking initiatives are being taken. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that with the blessings of Sri Guru Ravidass ji his government has been voted to power with a thumping majority.
The Chief Minister said that Sri Guru Ravidass Ji gave the message of welfare of the entire humanity, equality of all the sections of the society thus creating a society based on egalitarian values. He said that Sri Guru Ravidass Ji laid out the concept of such an ideal society where nobody undergoes suffering of any kind. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that his government is committed to carve out a society based on the teachings and philosophy of Sri Guru Ravidass ji.
