Chandigarh, December 9, 2024: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today instructed officials to ensure extensive arrangements for the Shaheedi Sabha to be held at Sri Fatehgarh Sahib on December 25, 26, and 27.
Chairing a review meeting on the preparations for the Shaheedi Sabha at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that the state government has already allocated funds for the repair of roads, so this work should be completed in a timely manner. He directed the officials to set up help centers on every road leading to the Gurudwara Sahib to ensure that pilgrims face no inconvenience. Bhagwant Singh Mann also instructed the authorities to ensure that every location in Sri Fatehgarh Sahib is under CCTV surveillance to prevent any untoward incidents.
The Chief Minister further emphasized that solid arrangements should be made for the convenience of the devotees during the Shaheedi Sabha, with special attention given to the cleanliness of the city. He stated that this holy land is not only a source of inspiration for Sikhs but for all of humanity. Every year, a large number of devotees visit here to pay homage on the martyrdom day of the younger Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji. He assured that the state government would ensure that no devotee faces any inconvenience during the Shaheedi Sabha.
The Chief Minister mentioned that he himself would oversee the work to ensure that all arrangements are completed on time. He said that the martyrdom of Mata Gujri Ji and Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh on this holy land inspired Punjabis to fight against injustice, violence, and oppression. He added that the great sacrifice made by the younger Sahibzadas at such a young age has no parallel in world history.
The Chief Minister further stated that every year, millions of devotees bow their heads at this site during the Shaheedi Sabha, and hence, the state government is giving the city a complete makeover. He said it is the state government’s duty to provide every facility to the devotees visiting this sacred site. He concluded by saying that a practical system should be developed to ensure that no pilgrim faces any inconvenience during the journey.