With a view to ensure all arrangements for theinauguration of an iconic 'Dastaan -e- Shahadat' theme park and heritage streeton November 19, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sundaypersonally reviewed the entire preparedness to make it a memorable event.
Describing such historic project as a bridge to connectour younger generations with our glorious past, the Chief Minister said whilepresiding over a review meeting with the line departments such as Tourism,Transport, Local Government, Information and Public Relations, Health and thePolice. He said that such rare occasions come once in the lifetime thus these must be celebrated with all the resources at ourcommand.
The Chief Minister further said that the Governor, PunjabBanwarilal Purohit alongwith religious leaders and political personalitieswould participate in the procession to inaugurate the Heritage street and payobeisance at the historic Gurdwara Sri Qatalgarh Sahib.
The procession on the occasion would be taken out fromBhuddian wala chowk (near grain market) to Gurdwara Sahib with full religiousfervour and gaiety (KHALSAI JAAHO JALAL) with gatka parties and horses in theforefront showcasing their prowess in the traditional Sikh martial art. Theprocession would also include Bands, Nagaras (Drums), Elephants and Horsesmarching in absolute tandem.
The Bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib would be held at 9:30AM at theme park on November 19.
The Chief Minister was also apprised on the occasion thatthe Governor would also pay a visit to the exquisitely spruced us galleries atthe theme park. Totalling 11 in number, the galleries would effectivelyshowcase Sikh history and glorious heritage from Pehli Patshahi Sahib Sri GuruNanak Dev Ji to legendary Sikh Warrior Baba Banda Singh Ji Bahadur and thepresentations there would enable the viewers to have an immersive experiencethus taking them back to an era in which these events actually took place.Also, prominent Sikh leaders and religious personalities will be present on theoccasion.
The Chief Minister also witnessed audio-visualpresentation on the Sikh history at one of the galleries.
The Information and Public Relations Department has beenentrusted with the responsibility of ensuring uninterrupted functioning of LEDscreens while the Commissioner Municipal Corporation Mohali would be inchargeof the evening function.
Among others present on the occasion included theAdditional Chief Secretary Tourism Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary to theChief Minister Hussan Lal, PS Local Government Ajoy Kumar Sinha, Secretary Foodand Civil Supplies Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Director Tourism Kanwalpreet KaurBrar, Deputy Commissioner Roopnagar Sonali Giri and SSP Vivek Sheel Soni.