by Haryananewswire
CHANDIGARH, OCT 15
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda
was among the first few to pay obeisance and perform Yajna at Shri Mata
Mansa Devi Shrine Complex at Panchkula on the occasion of first Navratra
today. The Ashwin Navratri mela began with religious fervor at the
shrine complex today and a large number of people visited the shrine to
pay obeisance.
Accompanied by his wife Mrs. Asha Hooda, the Chief Minister also performed Ghat Sthapna amidst chanting of hymns.
Later
on while interacting with the media persons, Mr. Hooda greeted the
people on the occasion of Navratras and said that today is the first
Navratra and he prayed for the well being and prosperity of the people.
He wished that evil spirits should leave the society to let it prosper
and all should live in a harmony. A large number of devotees throng the
temple during Navratras as the people have immense faith in the goddess
Shri Mata Mansa Devi, added Mr. Hooda.
In reply to a question, the Chief Minister said that the present
State Government has undertaken various development works and the shrine
complex would be further developed. He said that a ‘Gaushala’ would be
got constructed in the Shrine Complex over an area of six acres. Apart
from this a “Sarovar” was being got constructed to further beautify the
complex.
When his attention was drawn towards the steps taken by the State
Government to curb the menace of female foeticide, Mr. Hooda said that a
number of schemes have been implemented by the State Government to
ensure all round development of girls and as a result of this, the sex
ratio has improved. Also, campaigns were being launched from time to
time to enlighten the people to save the girl child. He said that during
the last few years, a considerable improvement has been registered in
the sex ratio between the age group of 0-6 years.
Earlier, Mr. Hooda also
inaugurated a blood donation camp organized by the Lions Club,
Panchkula in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Welfare,
Haryana Chapter at the Shrine complex.
Later, Mr. Hooda and his wife Mrs. Asha Hooda, paid obeisance at
the historical Nada Sahib Gurudwara. On this occasion, Mr. Hooda
announced to allot a piece of land measuring 1050 sq. mtrs. to the Nada
Sahib Gurudwara as its managing committee had requested that a piece of
land be allotted to construct a “sarover” .
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Hooda said that lakhs of
devotees visited this famous Gurudwara and with a view to facilitate
such devotees, the land was being given. He said that he always got
blessings and inspiration whenever he visits this historical
Gurudwara.Mr Hooda said that it was in 1997 that he had launched his
“Pad Yatra” from Panchkula to Jind after offering prayers at the
Gurudwara Nada Sahib and he had got enough strength to successfully
complete his mission.
He assured all
cooperation of the State Government to Managing Committee of the
Gurudwara and said that their other demands would also be considered.
Mr Hooda and his wife were honoured by presenting them with “Saropas”, the robe of honour.
Others
present on the occasion included Chief Parliamentary Secretary Mrs.
Anita Yadav, MLA Mr D.K. Bansal, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister
Mr Chhatar Singh, Principal OSD to Chief Minister, Mr M.S Chopra,
Principal Secretary , Urban Local Bodies Department Mr. Ram Niwas,
Deputy Commissioner- cum-Chief Administrator, Mata Mansa Devi Shrine
Board, Panchkula Mrs. Ashima Brar, Chairman AYUSH Board Dr. Sanjay
Atri, Deputy Commissioner of Police Parul Kush Jain, Additional Deputy
Commissioner Mr. Jagdeep Singh, Sub Divisional Magistrate (Civil) Mrs.
Sarandeep Kaur Brar, City Magistrate Mrs. Vandana Disodia and other
officers of the district Administration.
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