Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said that the state-of-the-art ‘Nishaan-e-Inquilaab’ plaza will ever inspire youngsters for selfless service to the nation by perpetuating the life and philosophy of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh.
Addressing the gathering after dedicating the plaza to people which houses 30 feet high bronze statue of an iconic martyr on Airport road, the Chief Minister said that this legendary martyr should not only be remembered only on his martyrdom day (March 23) or birthday (September 28) but he said that the iconic martyr should be remembered every moment.
Plaza constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore
He said that this plaza, constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore, will ever inspire our younger generations to follow the footsteps of the great martyr and serve the country zealously. Mann expressed hope that this plaza will act as a lighthouse for the visitors coming from within the country and abroad by apprising them about the role of this legendary martyr.
The Chief Minister said that due to strenuous efforts of the state government, the Mohali airport has been named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh. He said that none of the previous government had bothered about naming this airport after a great martyr but after assuming the charge of office his government accorded top priority to it.
Mann further said that naming the airports, universities and other institutions in the name of these iconic martyrs is important to perpetuate their glorious legacy.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned for cherishing the aspirations of the great martyrs. He said that as per the aspirations of great nationalists, the state government is duty bound to ensure the progress of the state and the prosperity of its people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the day is not far away when due to concerted efforts of the state government, Punjab will soon emerge as a front runner state across the country.
