Chandigarh, October 7
Under the initiative ‘Seva Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sang’ being held to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public service journey, the Chandigarh BJP under its aegis, created a giant 90 feet by 90 feet rangoli showcasing India’s development journey, cultural heritage and various welfare schemes at Tiranga park in Sec 17, Chandigarh. Senior BJP leader Sanjay Tandon was the Convenor of the programme, while Ramesh Sahod served as the Co-Convenor. The rangoli, was created under the stewardship of Chandigarh BJP President – Jatinder Pal Malhotra.
Sanjay Tandon said that 25 years ago, Narendra Modi began his public service journey as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. After serving Gujarat as Chief Minister for around 12 years, he has been serving the country for nearly 12 years. He said that during these years, several development and welfare initiatives have been taken forward in Gujarat as well as across the country.
He said the giant rangoli, featured symbols associated with Chandigarh’s identity along with a portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Chandigarh’s Open Hand, the dancing form of Nataraja and the wheel of the Konark Temple. Around 40 schemes of the Central Government, along with the culture of Punjab and Haryana, were also depicted in the rangoli.
Tandon said the programme was aimed at informing people about the development initiatives and welfare schemes undertaken in Gujarat and across the country during the last 25 years under PM Modi. Tandon said the country was moving forward on the path of development and that achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 would require the participation of every citizen. He said everyone must work together with a spirit of service and dedication to take the country forward.
During the programme, Sanjay Tandon along with Chandigarh BJP President – Jatinder Pal Malhotra, Mayor Saurabh Joshi & other dignitaries took the ‘Viksit Bharat’ Sankalp, reaffirming their commitment towards building a developed and self-reliant India. This was followed by a ‘Seva Jyoti Yatra’, led by Malhotra & Tandon. The participants walked conveying the message of the country’s progress, the spirit of service and the collective commitment towards the vision of a developed India by 2047.
A prominent dignitary present was Inderjit Singh Sidhu, former DIG of Punjab Police and a Padma Shri awardee recognised for his contribution to cleanliness and sanitation. Notably, apart from Senior BJP leader Sanjay Tandon; Jatinder Pal Malhotra, President, Chandigarh BJP & Mayor Saurabh Joshi many other leaders like Pradesh Mahila Morcha President Sonam Verma were present. Many district presidents, 100’s of other BJP leaders and workers also participated. Former Indian cricketer Reetinder Singh Sodhi too was a prominent personality who took part in the proceedings.
Visual artist Abhishek Rathi has designed the Rangoli around the central theme of India’s cultural heritage, spiritual strength and its journey towards development and progress.
Inspired by the Konark Sun Temple wheel, the design uses its spokes to symbolise government schemes driving national development. Nataraja represents energy and movement, the Kamal (lotus) signifies renewal, and Goddess Chandi Devi’s eyes with a jet symbolise Operation Sindoor. The Shivling represents spiritual strength, while Chandigarh’s iconic open hand, Punjab’s Phulkari and Haryana’s Sanjhi reflect regional identity and cultural diversity.
