Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the teachings of Sant Shiromani Namdev Ji Maharaj continue to inspire society with the values of brotherhood, love, equality, humanity and dignity of labour. He said saints and great spiritual personalities do not belong to any particular caste or community but serve as guiding lights for society as a whole. By imbibing their teachings in everyday life, a harmonious society and a strong nation can be built.
The Chief Minister was addressing a programme organised to commemorate the 756th Prakashotsav of Sant Namdev Ji Maharaj at Namdev Bhawan in Sector 21, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa was also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister announced a grant of Rs 21 lakh for Namdev Bhawan and assured positive consideration of the memorandum of demands submitted by Haryana Namdev Sabha State President and former Chairman of the Backward Classes Commission, Sh. Satbir Verma.
Highlighting the contribution of Sant Namdev Ji, the Chief Minister said that through his teachings and life, the revered saint spread the message of devotion, service to humanity and respect for every hardworking individual. His sacred hymns are also enshrined in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
The Chief Minister said that the State Government is also working to provide opportunities to Agniveers in government services and strengthen the economic empowerment of women. Referring to budgetary provisions for women’s welfare and the scheme to provide LPG cylinders at Rs 500 to eligible families, he said that the objective of welfare schemes is to provide relief to the common people.
He also raised demands for the revival of the discontinued Sant Namdev Chair at a university in Amritsar, naming government institutions in Punjab after Sant Namdev Ji Maharaj and addressing other community-related issues.
