Chandigarh, January 7 - Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal offered prayers at Shri Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Panchkula for the long life of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and also performed the Maha Mrityunjya Yajna.  He also prayed to Shri Mata Mansa Devi for protecting the people of Haryana from the next wave of Covid-19.

In response to a question from journalists after offering prayers in the Mahamrityunjay Yagya organised at Yagyashala of Shri Mata Mansa Devi Temple, the Chief Minister said that the lapse in the security of the Prime Minister in Punjab is a matter of serious concern. We pray for the long life and fine health of the Prime Minister, he said.

He added that Mahamayi's blessings will be with all of us and soon Haryana will be free from Covid pandemic. Responding to another question, he said that in our democratic system, the highest post is held by the Prime Minister and it is the responsibility of the State Government to ensure his safety on the movement routes.  The Administration of Punjab completely failed to protect the Prime Minister, so we demand imposition of President's rule in Punjab. This is an unprecedented incident where the Prime Minister's convoy has been halted like this in any state.

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta initiated the Mahamrityunjya Yajna and the Chief Minister also offered ahuti in the yajna.  On this occasion, MP, Ambala, Sh. Rattan Lal Kataria and other dignitaries were also present.