http://Independence DayChandigarh/Ferozepur, August 16: Punjab Transport and Rural Development & Panchayat Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar hoisted the national flag at Cantonment Board Stadium in Ferozepur Cantonment. He graced the district-level Independence Day commemoration function as chief guest and inspected the parade comprising contingents from Punjab Police, Punjab Police Women’s Wing, Punjab Home Guards, NCC, Scouts and Guides.
Addressing the gathering, Bhullar remarked that our nation achieved freedom through the unparalleled sacrifices and struggles of countless martyrs and freedom fighters. We are paying homage to these brave souls and all who participated in various independence movements.
Government makes landmark decisions to fight corruption
He stated that under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government, supported by the public, is driving progress. The government has made landmark decisions to tackle corruption, drug abuse, and implement the “Farishtey” scheme while providing free electricity, yielding positive results.
Bhullar noted that Punjab’s soil is rich with martyrs’ sacrifices, highlighting Ferozepur as a key site for patriotic activities.
The Cabinet Minister also mentioned major initiatives for education, healthcare, and various sectors, aiming to establish Punjab as a leading state in development.
introduced 19 government Volvo buses
“He highlighted that the Transport Department introduced 19 Volvo buses connecting Punjab cities to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport for affordable travel. The government also spent over Rs. 1548 crore on free bus travel for women from March 2022 to July 2024 and launched the ‘Mukh Mantri Tirath Scheme’ for religious site visits.
Additionally, the state reclaimed around 12,341 acres of illegally occupied panchayat land, valued at over Rs. 3000 crore.”
state government provided 44,000 government jobs
He said that fulfilling employment generation promises, the state government has provided over 44,000 government jobs in past around 28 months, with more to come. “He added that the government has increased the pension for freedom fighters from Rs. 9,400 to Rs. 11,000.”
Earlier, the Cabinet Minister paid floral tributes to martyrs at the Hussainiwala Shaheedi Memorial. He said that our government will construct a museum at the site by incurring Rs.25-crore, with the first installment of Rs.2.5 crore already released. Besides this, a bus service will also be introduced for visitor convenience.
“During the event, we honoured personalities who excelled in various fields, including freedom fighters, families of Kargil martyrs, athletes, students, officials, and outstanding employees”Additionally, the celebration featured patriotic cultural programs, including traditional Punjabi folk dances such as Giddha and Bhangra. Moreover, DSP Atul Soni led the entire parade.
Furthermore, MLAs Ranbir Singh Bhullar (Ferozepur Urban), Rajnish Dahiya (Ferozepur Rural), Naresh Kataria (Zira), and Fauja Singh Sarari (Guru Har Sahai) attended the event. Alongside them, numerous officials, political leaders, students from various schools, teachers, and Panchayat representatives were present.”
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