CM felicitates Punjabis on sacred festival of Baisakhi
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.
City Air News
Apr 13, 2025 06:11
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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.
