Chandigarh November 1: Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that blood donation is a great donation and a true service to humanity. People of the state are donating blood on various occasions, and when a special day is celebrated with a virtuous act like blood donation, its social value and spiritual merit increases manifold.
The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering after inaugurating a state-level blood donation camp organized to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at Kisan Bhawan, Sector 14, Panchkula. Extending his greetings to the people of the state on Haryana Day, he said that today is a day to celebrate the creation of Haryana and draw inspiration from the sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Earlier, the Chief Minister encouraged the blood donors at the camp by pinning badges on them, offering his heartfelt congratulations, and wishing them for their noble contribution. Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma and Health Minister Kumari Arti Singh Rao were also present on the occasion.
Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that organizing this blood donation camp is a true tribute to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He stated that Guru Ji’s life teaches us that the protection of religion is not achieved through the sword alone, but through sacrifice and truth. At a time when the soul of India was groaning under the tyranny of Aurangzeb and people were being forced to convert, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji declared, “I gave my head, but not my faith.” His supreme sacrifice was not for any one community, but for the freedom, religious faith, and liberty of expression of all humanity.
He said that today, when we are donating blood in the blood donation camp organized to commemorate the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, it is not merely an act of giving life to someone, but a profound expression of Guru Ji’s message. Guru Ji taught us the virtue of selfless sacrifice for the welfare of others. By donating blood today, we are carrying forward that noble tradition of altruism. Blood donation is truly life donation and there is no greater religion, no greater service, and no greater worship than giving life to another, he added.
Sh Nayab Singh Saini further said that blood donation gives a patient a new lease on life, and the recipient remains forever grateful to the donor. Although science continues to make great strides, it has not yet discovered a substitute for blood. It cannot be manufactured; a life can only be saved through the generosity of donors. He emphasized that when we donate blood; we not only save one life, but also spare an entire family from grief and hardship. Therefore, it is essential for all of us to recognize that blood donation is not just a noble act, but also a vital social responsibility.
The Chief Minister expressed his pride in seeing a large number of young people come forward to donate blood at the camp. He congratulated all the youth, describing them as the driving force of change that guides society. He said that the active participation of young people in noble causes like blood donation will help build a more compassionate, strong, and enlightened Haryana and India in the future. He urged everyone to take away one key message from this blood donation camp that service to humanity is the truest form of worship of God.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Health Minister Kumari Arti Singh Rao said that Haryana has always upheld its strong commitment to health, welfare, and social service. On this auspicious day of Haryana Day, she reaffirmed the state’s dedication to progress and development. She said that blood donation is one of the greatest acts of humanity, a gift of life and a silent pledge to stand by someone in their hour of need.
The Health Minister emphasized that in any emergency or serious illness, a single unit of blood can mean the difference between life and death. She expressed pride in the fact that Haryana has consistently played a leading role in strengthening public health facilities. The state’s government and private blood banks are continuously working to ensure the availability of safe and timely blood. At present, Haryana has a total of 152 licensed blood centers including 34 government-run and 118 private or charitable. Of the 34 government centers, 26 have blood component facilities, and 12 are equipped with platelet apheresis units.
Today , more than 800 donors contributed blood at 39 blood donation camps organized across the state, including over 150 donors in Panchkula alone.
Also present on the occasion were Mayor Sh Kulbhushan Goyal, former Speaker of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Sh Gian Chand Gupta, Deputy Commissioner Sh Satpal Sharma, DGHS Dr. Manish Bansal, Civil Surgeon Panchkula Dr. Mukta Kumar, OSD to Chief Minister Sh Rakesh Sandhu, OSD Dr. Prabhleen, Singh along with doctors, healthcare workers, and other dignitaries.
