Prez Droupadi Murmu cites langar seva, dedication and martyrdom of Gurus at Civic Reception in Mohali

Mohali/Punjab:  A rosing  welcome  awaited  the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar  this evening.  Paying rich tributes to  Guru Nanak Devji  and  the tradion of Langar Seva  in the Society, President Murmu  highlighted  the blessings and inspiration of the Gurus, and that the land of Punjab has given birth to martyrs and revolutionaries. Important chapters of the country’s freedom struggle have been written on the soil of Punjab, she averred.

The President said that the people of Punjab have set many examples of service and dedication. The langar of the Gurdwaras, all over the world,  open to all people without any discrimination. People from across the world have learnt the art of langar seva from the people of Punjab.

The President said,  “the contribution of the brave soldiers of Punjab to our armed forces is very significant. The land of Punjab has given birth to extraordinary personalities who have contributed to the country and the world in many fields like social reform, education, science and technology, industry, sports, politics and social service. Punjab has also made a pioneering contribution in the development of Indian agriculture. Since the 1960s, when there was ​a food shortage in the country, the progressive farmers of Punjab through their hard work made the Green Revolution successful and provided food security to the country. ”

She expressed confidence that farmers and agriculture scientists of Punjab would once again provide leadership to the entire country in the field of agriculture​, adopting eco-friendly farming.

Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, Chief Justice Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Sheel Nagu, Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha Kultar Singh Sandhwan and others were also present.

Earlier, the Chief Secretary KAP Sinha welcomed the dignitaries during the function.