Nabha (Patiala), May 25:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday paid tributes to Maharaja Agarsen Ji.
In a function held here. paying tributes to Maharaja Agarsen ji, the Chief Minister described him as a great ruler, who during his regime gave the message of welfare state by strengthening social harmony and unity. Exhorting the people to seek inspiration from the ideology of Maharaja Agarsen, he said that a real tribute to this legendary ruler would be to follow his teachings, which were still relevant in the present circumstances. Bhagwant Singh Mann appealed to the people to commemorate this auspicious day rising above the parochial considerations of caste, color, creed and religion.
The Chief Minister called upon the people to seek inspiration from the ideology of Maharaja Agrasen who during his regime gave the message of welfare state by strengthening social harmony and unity. He said that Aggarwal community had played a vital role in the socio-economic progress of the country and hoped this community will further actively participate in the development process in future also. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that a real tribute to Maharja Agarsen will be to follow his teachings which are still relevant in the present circumstances.
Meanwhile, Paying tributes to Maharaja Agrasen Ji, the National convener of AAP described him as a devotee of non-violence and the messenger of peace. He said that it is heartening that the foundation stone of the new building of Maharaja Agrasen Darbar is being laid in Nabha. Arvind Kejriwal said that the construction of Maharaja Agrasen Darbar is being undertaken by the Agarwal community and around Rs 5 crore rupees will be spent on the construction of this darbar.
The former Delhi Chief Minister said that Maharaja Agrasen Ji was a great and visionary ruler who, during his reign, initiated a unique system to provide livelihood resources to the weaker sections of society. He said that his governance was based on the principle that no one should sleep hungry, no one should be homeless, and no one should be unemployed. Arvind Kejriwal said that in Maharaja Agrasen Ji’s kingdom, there was no distinction between rich and poor—everyone was equal, and socialism was the foundation of the state.
the former Delhi Chief Minister said that in the coming days major investment friendly decisions will be taken by the state government. He said that the motive is to give impetus to the industry of the state and create an environment where they can excel. Arvind Kejriwal said that this will take Punjab to a new zenith of economic progress and prosperity thereby ushering a new and unprecedented era of growth.
Former Delhi Chief Minister announced that traders’ boards will be constituted at state and district level to give a boost to trade and commerce in Punjab. He said that these boards will safeguard the interests of the traders by all means and they will be made partners in socio-economic development of the state. Arvind Kejriwal said that it is imperative to ensure that traders are able to carry on their business in a free and fair manner without any sort of hindrance.
The former Delhi Chief Minister hailed the Aggarwal community for playing a key role in the development and prosperity of the state. He said that the AAP was given a thumping majority by the people of the state but we are clearing the mess created by the previous regimes in every field. Arvind Kejriwal said that the state which was first in per capita income today ranks 17th due to the regressive policies of the previous state governments.
