Punjab Government hosted a civic reception in honour of President of India
Kanwar Inder singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ March 11,2025
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu attended a civic reception hosted in her honour by the Government of Punjab at Mohali today (March 11, 2025).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that with the blessings and inspiration of the Gurus, the land of Punjab has given birth to martyrs and revolutionaries. Important chapters of the country’s freedom struggle have been written on the soil of Punjab.
The President said that the people of Punjab have set many examples of service and dedication. The langar of the Gurdwaras all over the world is open to all people without any discrimination. People from across the world have learnt the art of langar seva from the people of Punjab.
The President said that the contribution of the brave soldiers of Punjab to our armed forces is very significant. The land of Punjab has given birth to extraordinary personalities who have contributed to the country and the world in many fields like social reform, education, science and technology, industry, sports, politics and social service. Punjab has also made a pioneering contribution in the development of Indian agriculture. Since the 1960s, when there was a food shortage in the country, the progressive farmers of Punjab through their hard work made the Green Revolution successful and provided food security to the country.
She expressed confidence that farmers and agriculture scientists of Punjab would once again provide leadership to the entire country in the field of agriculture, adopting eco-friendly farming.
Welcoming the President during a function organised here at Indian School of Business, the Chief Minister said that the visit of President is a red letter day in the history of state and every Punjabi is elated in this occasion. He said that President is welcome to Punjab- the sacred land of great Gurus, saints, seers and prophets. Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed hope that during her visit, the President of India will have a feel of the glorious cultural heritage of the state besides enjoying the warm hospitality of the Punjabis.
The Chief Minister said that the President had attended function at Central University Bathinda today and on Wednesday she will be attending convocation at Panjab University. He said that the visit of President in these premier educational institutions will inspire the students for hard work and dedication in life. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the life of President is a source of inspiration for all of us as she had struggled hard in life both at personal and professional level.
However, the Chief Minister said that Droupadi Murmu attained new heights in life through her hard work, vision and commitment adding that this achievement brings her in league of global leaders like former US President Abraham Lincoln and others. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a momentous occasion for all of us and the entire Punjab is giving a red carpet welcome to the country’s President during her visit to the state. He said that the state government is honored to welcome the country’s President on this blessed land.
The Chief Minister said that the hard working and resilient farmers of the state had made the country self reliant in food production. Likewise, he said that besides being the nation’s food bowl, Punjab also has a distinction of being the sword arm of the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that hardworking and brave Punjabis Punjabis are well known all over the world for their courage, resilience and spirit of enterprise.
The Chief Minister said that the had closely witnessed numerous pages of history unfolding on this sacred land of five rivers.
Early, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha welcomed the dignitaries during the function.
On the occasion Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, Chief Justice Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Sheel Nagu, Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha Kultar Singh Sandhwan and others were also present.
