IEP Chandigarh, March 22
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced the construction of a heritage street at the native village of Shaheed-e-Aazam Bhagat Singh to showcase the glorious contribution of Punjab and Punjabis in national freedom struggle.
Leading the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in passing resolution for carving out Punjab of dreams Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru and Shaheed Sukhdev, the Chief Minister said that this 850 metre long heritage street will be constructed from existing from Museum to the ancestral house at Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Khatkar Kalan. He said that this street will showcase the glorious contribution of the state national freedom struggle thereby inspiring the youth to work zealously for the country. Bhagwant Mann said that he had already asked the Tourism and Culture department to set the wheels in motion for this project.
The Chief Minister said that they are even conceiving an idea to create a video depicting the scene in which Shaheed Bhagat Singh was sentenced to death. He categorically said that March 23rd is not merely a day but it is as a fact of matter a symbol of battle against any type of injustice, tyranny and oppression. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government is duty bound to realize the dreams of the great martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the country.
The Chief Minister said that all of us have to make strenuous efforts to realize the dreams of martyrs. He said that it is the need of hour to restore the pristine glory of the state for which every individual should support the state government. Bhagwant Mann said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh was not only an individual but an institution adding that we must follow his footsteps for the progress of the country.
The Chief Minister said that the supreme sacrifice of Shaheed Bhagat Singh will inspire youth to serve the country. He said that apart from emancipating the country from foreign clutches Shaheed Bhagat Singh had also envisioned a corruption and poverty free India. However, Bhagwant Mann said that the country is still facing these problems adding that his government is committed to resolve all these issues.
The Chief Minister urged the people to exercise their right to franchise in a proper manner for electing the government that works for the people. He said that the great national leaders had sacrificed their lives for ensuring that every citizen of the country gets the right to vote. Bhagwant Mann said that the participation in democracy without any fear is the real tribute to these great leaders of the country.
