Jat Sabha to celebrate Sir Chhotu Ram's 130th birthday and Basant Panchmi

by Haryananewswire (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, FEB 5 

 Dr. M.S. Malik, IPS (Rtd.), former Director General of Police, Haryana, President, Jat Sabha Chandigarh and also that of Federation of Jat Institutions announced that the Jat Sabha Chandigarh/Panchkula will celebrate Basant Panchmi and 130th birth anniversary of Deen Bandhu Sir Chhotu Ram, the messiah  of peasantry and down-trodden with great zeal and enthusiasm in the premises of Deen Bandhu Sir Chhotu Ram Dharmshala (near Zim Khana Club) Sector 6, Panchkula on February 8 from 10.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m.  

 Union Minister of Housing and Rural Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja  will attend the function as chief guest  and Ch. Birender Singh,  Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha  will preside over the function.

 Renowned dignitaries namely  Mahinder Chaudhary from Australia, Balajit Singh Redhu, Chairman Lakshya Food Limited, Kandela (Jind),  R. S. Malik, IAS Rtd.)  will be attending  the function as guests of honour. Besides,a large number of  VIPs, intellectuals, social activists and others from all over the country and abroad will take part in these celebrations.    

Dr Malik said that R.K. Malik, General Secretary will highlight the achievements and other social work carried out by the sabha and will also submit the progress of ongoing social work both at Chandigarh as well as Panchkula and construction of a multi purpose four storied building being constructed at Sector 6, Panchkula.  

     Lectures for creating awareness on the life and role played by Deen Bandhu Sir Chhotu Ram for the upliftment/betterment of peasants and down-trodden of pre-partition era will be the highlight of the function.

   The Sabha will honour all those meritorious students of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh who have attained excellency in Bhai Surinder Singh Malik Memorial All India Essay Writing Competition organized by the Sabha on 15th,  July   15, last ywar at Chandigarh and various centres in Haryana.   

   The budding wards of the members of the society who have displayed excellency/outstanding performance both in the field of sports and academic qualification during the year 2010 will be honoured.

Tthe winners of Poster Making Contest organized by the Sabha on  November 25, 2010 on the current topic of Rising Prices  will also be honoured on the occasio. A souvenir containing the details about the activities being carried out by the sabha and ideals/thoughts of Deen Bandhu Sir Chhotu Ram and calendar on the future activities of the Sabha will also be brought on the Occasion.

  Dr. Malik further declared that cultural programmes i.e. display of dance,singing of local songs and Haryanvi ragnies etc. by the professional artists and that of Public Relations & Cultural Affairs, Deptt. Haryana will also add colour to the celebrations.