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‘Shaheedi Smarak’ to be built in Kurukshetra in memory of martyrs of Partition, says Manohar Lal Khattar

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that a world-class ‘Shaheedi Smarak’ will be built by Panchnad Smarak Trust near Pipli in the Kurukshetra district to remember those who were martyred at the time of partition. Chief Minister directs Panchnad Smarak Trust to form a semi-government ‘Shaheedi Smarak Trust’.

Sh.  Manohar Lal said that he wishes that this ‘Shaheedi Smarak’ should be recognized at the national level, for which every section of the society should ensure their contribution.

I will also make a contribution on personal level and on behalf of the State Government for the construction of this ‘Shaheedi Smarak’, said Sh. Manohar Lal while speaking at the state-level programme to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day held in Kurukshetra on Sunday.

The Chief Minister firstly inaugurated two exhibitions organized by the Information, Public Relations and Languages Department and Haryana Sahitya Akademi. In these exhibitions, the memories of the partition have been displayed through photographs, cartoons and news stories.

As a gesture of respect, the Chief Minister especially descended from the stage to greet the elderly who had faced the partition horrors. Getting such kind treatment by the Chief Minister, the elderly got emotional.

In his inaugural address, the Chief Minister said that India will be completing its 75 years of independence on August 15, which is certainly a joyous and proud occasion but with the sweetness of freedom, the country had to also bear the trauma of partition. Therefore August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’) to give a fitting tribute to all those who lost their lives and had left their homes during Partition.

“In this partition, the provinces of Punjab, Bengal and Sindh were separated. The pain of partition can never be forgotten. No partition is devoid of tribulations but the story of India has been more painful and traumatic as lakhs of families were displaced and several were martyred,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

People had to suffer the trauma of partition before independence

The Chief Minister said that people had to suffer the trauma of partition before independence. They had to leave their homes and had to settle thousands of kilometers away.

He said that at the time of partition some people traveled to either side of the border on foot, on train or on bullock carts. Due to religious hysteria, violence, and hatred, lakhs of people were martyred in the partition. The traumatic incidents of partition still give goosebumps to those elderly who have suffered this pain.

Our Grandmothers used to tell stories of Partition

The Chief Minister said that his grandmother used to tell stories of partition. Sharing his own experience, the Chief Minister said that when he used to study in college, his grandmother used to tell him how his paternal uncle and father were left behind in Partition, while the rest of the family moved to India. These stories brought a change in his life and it was then he decided to take a resolution for serving the country and the society, added Sh. Manohar Lal. 

The Chief Minister said that after this he joined an organization and adopted the love of the nation and considered the country and the state as his family.

After the partition, people worked hard to become independent

The Chief Minister said that during the partition when the families came to India, they had no food, shelter and clothes, but they did not beg and worked hard to become independent.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that he is indebted to their ancestors who did not accept the demand for getting reservations but gave priority to their hard work.

In the last 70 years after independence, many prime ministers came but no one ever thought of remembering the supreme sacrifices made by the martyrs of partition. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has termed the country’s partition as the biggest tragedy of the 20th century and he has announced to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’), said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Farmers who have been farming for 75 years to get rights

The Chief Minister announced that the State Government is considering giving some rights to those who migrated here after partition and are doing farming on that barren land, which they have got at the time of partition. The youth of this Nation and the coming generations should have complete information about the struggle and sacrifice of their ancestors.

He called upon the young generation that if we want to take the country forward, then we have to remember our society, culture and dialect.

MP, Kurukshetra Sh. Nayab Saini, Karnal MP, Sh. Sanjay Bhatia, Ambala MP, Sh. Rattan Lal Kataria, Rohtak MP, Sh. Arvind Sharma, MLA, Sh. Subhash Sudha, MLA, Sh. Vinod Bhayana, MLA Parmod Vij, MLA, Smt. Seema Trikha, Swami Dharmdev Maharaj and Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, several dignitaries and other senior officers of the state government were also present in the programme.

Chandigarh, Haryana

73rd Van Mahotsav to be celebrated in Saraswati Van of Kurukshetra on July 19

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 15, 2022

As per the directions of the Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, the State Government would be celebrating the 73rd Van Mahotsav on July 19, 2022, at Saraswati Van, Kurukshetra. The event would be presided over by Forest Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal. Apart from which Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, S. Sandeep Singh and other guests will also attend the programme.

The Forest Department has set a target of planting 2 crore saplings this time. Of these, 30 lakh saplings will be provided free of cost to the people of Haryana.

Forest Minister Sh. Kanwar Pal informed that on July 19, the 73rd Van Mahotsav will be celebrated in Kurukshetra with great pomp. The department has set a target of planting 2 crore saplings this year. Out of this, 40 lakh saplings will be planted under agroforestry, 29 lakh under Jal Shakti Abhiyan and 19 lakh under the Paudhagiri scheme. Along with this, 30 lakh saplings will also be provided free of cost to the people of Haryana. He said that the remaining 82 lakh saplings would be planted across the state under other schemes.

Under Amrit Sarovar Abhiyan, Peepal- Banyan trees will be planted on the banks of 2200 ponds in 22 districts

Additional Chief Secretary, Forest and Wildlife Department, Sh. A. K Singh further informed that Under the Amrit Sarovar Mission, plants of varieties like Banyan, Peepal, Neem and Pilkhan would be planted on the banks of 2200 ponds in 22 districts of Haryana.

He said that a 150 km long nature trail is being developed from Kalka to Kalesar, so as to ensure that people visiting there can enjoy nature in the best possible way. This work will be completed in this financial year. Along with this, ornamental and shady trees will also be planted in cities and towns to check pollution, he informed.

Book display vehicle decorated with nature and environmental literature will also be flagged off

Sh. A. K Singh informed that on the day of Van Mahotsav, a book display vehicle decorated with nature and environmental literature, in collaboration with the National Book Trust, Government of India, would be specially flagged off.

He said that for the first time 67 species of mushrooms have been discovered in Kalesar National Park and 58 species of butterflies have also been identified in Manethi in Aravalli hills, for which the forest department is geared up for its conservation. The Forest Department is very excited about the inclusion of Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary in the ‘Ramsar Site’ due to the environmental cooperation policy of the Haryana Government.

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The Gita does not belong to a single religion, it is a book giving the essence of humanity to the whole world: Dr Mohan Bhagwat

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH, JULY 1, 2022

Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Dr. Mohan Bhagwat said that the answer to the problems of the universe and the solution to the problems of the entire humanity and the knowledge of never-fading happiness is in Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, which is given to every human being. Due to this knowledge of Gita, Kurukshetra, apart from being the land of Mahabharata, will now be known as the land of Gita in the world.

Dr. Mohan Bhagwat was addressing a programme on the current relevance of Bhagvad Gita organized at Gita Gyan Sansthanam at Brahmasarovar, Kurukshetra today. During this, Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and Gita Manishi Swami Sri Gyananand ji Maharaj and other dignitaries were present.

The Gita does not belong to a single religion, it is a book giving the essence of humanity to the whole world – Dr. Mohan Bhagwat

Dr. Mohan Bhagwat said that The Gita does not belong to a single religion, it is a book giving the essence of humanity to the world. Although the Hindu tradition follows the Gita, but there is no patent of any kind on it, it is Vishwadharma.

He said that as long as the human race exists, the Gita will remain relevant. These things were told on this land 5155 years ago. In this way the knowledge that answers the problems of creation, the solution to the problems of all humanity is in the Gita.

Gita is a life science

He said that the Gita teaches us that whatever work we do in life, do it without any hatred and enmity. The knowledge of discharging one’s duties with a pure mind is in this scripture, that is, Gita is a life science.

He said that today we are seeing that the balance of the universe has deteriorated, it needs to be balanced. Today bigotry is visible everywhere. There is a loss of trust in each other. Wars are being seen in countries, although it is rarely seen in India, because there is Gita in the culture of India. This is happening because the human mind is narrowing. It is limiting itself, and dividing itself into caste and creed and sect. This needs to be removed with the knowledge which we get from Shrimad Bhagvad Gita.

He said that it has been said in the Gita that one should not run from problems, but face them.

The message of living life by Lord Shri Krishna ji is equally relevant today – Sh. Manohar Lal

On this occasion, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that it is a matter of great fortune that the statue of Shri Krishna has been unveiled today. He said that the importance of Gita is in the whole world, there can be no greater book for humanity than this. The message of living life given by Lord Shri Krishna to the whole world at that time is relevant even today.

He said that apart from the huge statue of Shri Krishna, a world-class museum is also being built. About Rs 200 crore will be spent on other works including this museum. Mahabharata and Saraswati civilization will be explained in this museum. The message of Gita will be given through light and show in the museum which will indeed become the center of attraction for the people of the country and the world.

Shri Krishna Utsav will also be celebrated like International Gita Mahotsav- Chief Minister

Sh. Manohar Lal said that the holy land of Jyotiswar has its own importance. Kurukshetra Development Board was formed to develop the city of Dharmakshetra Kurukshetra. 164 places are being renovated under 48 Kos circuit by this Board. Temples and lakes located at these places are being developed. Just as the International Gita Mahotsav is organized in a grand manner, similarly Shri Krishna Utsav will also be celebrated in the coming times.

He said that Kurukshetra is being made a pilgrimage site by the Haryana Government and the Central Government under the Krishna Circuit Scheme, which will become a center of attraction. A temple of Tirupati Balaji is being built in Kurukshetra. ISKCON temple and Akshardham temple have been built. Gita Gyan Sansthanam is also going to become a big institution for spreading the knowledge of Gita. Research work is also going on here. Not only this, the verses of Gita have been included in the syllabus of Class X.

Kurukshetra will be made the Land of Shri Krishna

He said that just as Kurukshetra will be known as the land of Shrimad Bhagvad Gita from now on, similarly Dharmakshetra Kurukshetra will also be made the Land of Shri Krishna, just like people visit Vrindavan, Mathura and Dwarka to imbibe the thoughts of Shri Krishna and the message of his life. Similarly, they will also come to Kurukshetra, because in reality the message of life was given on the holy land of Kurukshetra.

Expressing his gratitude and thanks to Gita sage Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj, he said that the campaign launched by him to spread the message of Gita is commendable. Before the year 2016, there used to be a small programme on the occasion of Gita Jayanti but gradually the programme started expanding and the International Gita Mahotsav is being organized regularly. The campaign of Gita Jayanti is also being run at the international level. Now there is a demand from abroad also that the programme of Gita Jayanti should be organized in their country as well.

Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, Education and Tourism Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, MPs, Sh. Rattan Lal Kataria, Sh. Naib Singh Saini and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.