Punjab Chief Minister Mr Charanjit Singh Channi today announcedsetting up of a Sri Guru Ravidass Chair over 101 acre land to perpetuate thelife, philosophy and teachings of the great saint.
The Chief Minister, who was here to pay obeisance at Dera SachkhandBallan along with Deputy Chief Minister Mr Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, said thatthe chair will be set up adjoining the Dera and will be managed by the Deraitself. He said that the government will ensure operation and maintenance ofthe chair for the coming ten years. Mr Channi envisioned that this state of theart chair will emerge as a huge research centre on life and philosophy of SriGuru Ravidass Maharaj ji.
The Chief Minister also said he will lay the foundation stone ofa museum dedicated to Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar at Kapurthala on Thursday.Likewise, he said that a management college on name of Baba sahib will also beset up in the state. Mr Channi said that due focus will be laid on impartingquality education to people instead of other freebies.
The Chief Minister said that he is fortunate to have got anopportunity to offer prayers at this sacred land after assuming the office. Hesaid that this blessed land has always been a source of inspiration formillions of followers of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj ji who had preached thelesson of egalitarian society to entire humanity. Mr Channi also said that hehas got solace and peace of mind by visiting this holy place.
The Chief Minister also lauded the role played by Dera in socialand economic well being of the masses. He said apart from connecting the peoplewith teachings and philosophy of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj ji the Dera hasalways remain instrumental in imparting quality education and health servicesto the needy and underprivileged sections of society. Mr Channi also lauded thephilanthropic services rendered by the Dera for the well being of the masses.
Earlier, Lok Sabha MP from Jalandhar Chaudhary Santokh Singhwelcomed the Chief Minister to Dera. He said that it is a moment of pride forall of us that the Congress party has appointed Mr Channi as the Chief Ministerof the state.
On the occasion the chief of Dera Sant Baba Niranjan Dassfelicitated the Chief Minister with a shawl and siropa.