Chandigarh, January 14- In a heartwarming gesture of inclusivity and commitment to uplifting the marginalized, Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya and Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today welcomed the children of Antyodaya families to Sant Kabir Kutir, Chandigarh, for a joyous celebration of the auspicious Makar Sankranti festival. Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit also graced the occasion as a special guest.
Meanwhile, for the children, this year's Makar Sankranti will forever hold a special place in their hearts, as they found themselves immersed in the warmth and hospitality of their Chief Minister, an experience they had never dreamt of.
Celebrating this traditional festival with the children from these marginalized families once again not only highlighted the Chief Minister’s dedication to bringing Antyodaya, into the mainstream but also bridged the gap between leadership and the grassroots.
Interestingly, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal’s interaction with the children was filled with warmth and genuine care, breaking down barriers and instilling a sense of pride among the Antyodaya families as he gifted clothes, and other gifts to the children. Notably, this is the first time any Chief Minister celebrated Makar Sankranti with the children from the Antyodaya families at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir.
Renowned Bhajan singer Kanhiya Mittal mesmerizes audiences in the soulful ‘Bhajan Sandhya’ program
To make the occasion even more special, a mesmerizing Bhajan Sandhya program was organized, featuring the renowned Bhajan Singer Kanhiya Mittal. His soulful renditions of devotional songs created a serene ambiance, captivating the hearts of both the young and old in attendance.
The event not only celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti but also served as a testament to the Chief Minister's unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive society. The memory of this day will undoubtedly linger in the hearts of the children from Antyodaya families, reminding them that they too are an integral part of the social fabric, worthy of love, respect, and celebration.
CM sings Bhajan parsing Lord Rama
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also sang, a song parsing Lord Rama,“Chandan Hai Is Desh Kee Maati, Tapobhumi Har Gram Hai, Har Bala Devi Ki Pratima, Baccha Baccha Ram Hai,”
He also extended Makar Sankranti wishes to the people of the state, saying that according to Hindu culture, Makar Sankranti has special significance as on this day when the sun starts moving north, symbolizing the beginning of the propitious Uttarayan period.
The Chief Minister said that on January 22, the idol of Lord Shri Rama will be installed at Ram Temple. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has called for making the atmosphere spiritual across the country from January 14 itself. Therefore maintain cleanliness and beauty in the temples.
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Senior BJP leader, Sh. Sanjay Tandon, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Advocate General, Sh. Baldev Raj Mahajan, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Director General of Police, Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Amit Agrawal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Smt. Ashima Brar, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department, Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, and Administrative Secretaries of various departments also remained present on this occasion.