Governor says this identity of the state must be kept intact at all costs
Amritsar: The Padyatra begun by the Governor, Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria as part of the Yudh Nasheyan Viruddh campaign of Punjab Government, from the sacred land of Dera Baba Nanak today entered its 5th day. Soliciting the support of common people for elimination of drugs from Punjab, the Governor said that Punjab is renowned as the land of Guru Sahiban, Saints, Seers, Warriors, Prophets, Players and Patriots and this identity of the state must be kept intact at all costs.
In a official release today, lauding the Punjabi people, Kataria said that these brave people have steadfastly confronted each and every danger faced by the country whether it is the external aggression, need of foodgrains or any other issue. Punjab was in the forefront in the freedom movement too and accounted for the maximum number of sacrifices made for the sake of freedom of the Nation.
However, during the past few years, the menace of drugs has spread its tentacles which can only be eradicated with the active cooperation of the masses as the Governor or the Punjab Government can’t do anything. He emphasized upon the people to be ever vigilant about their environment and near & dear ones and ensure that the children make a connect with the sports along with the education so as to make Rangla Punjab.
Divulging more, the Governor said that the Universities as well as the colleges should concentrate on preparing world level sports grounds in order to encourage the children to take up sports. Also, it is important that the parents inculcate the values of dignity of labour and enterprise in their children with a view to wean them away from going astray and helping them stand on their feet in life later on.
He further added that drugs problem is plaguing the entire country and not Punjab alone.
Today’s padyatra also saw participation by International Hockey player Tejbir Singh Hundal and Jugraj Singh.
Among others present on the occasion included MP Rajya Sabha Vikramjit Singh Sawhney, Avinash Rai Khanna, Vice Chancellor Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Dr. Karamjit Singh, Lakshmi Kanta Chawla, Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney, Vice President World Punjabi Organization Karan Galhotra who also took part in the padyatra.
On the way, the various associations of the city connected with the trade, industry and commerce activities felicitated the Governor. In the aftermath, the Governor met the representatives of the Village Defence Committees at the GNDU, Amritsar and exhorted the local administration to further strengthen these committees so as to enable them in tackling effectively every crisis situation.
