Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid obeisance at the sacred Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal in Amritsar on Sunday and prayed for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the country and the state. The Chief Minister received a warm welcome from the people upon his arrival at the sacred site.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the country and Haryana on the auspicious occasion of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s birth anniversary. He said that the life and teachings of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji were a source of inspiration for all humanity. His teachings convey the message of strengthening equality, harmony, brotherhood and moral values in society.
The Chief Minister said that the Ramayana, composed by Bhagwan Valmiki Ji, is an unparalleled scripture embodying Indian culture, ideal values of life and human sensitivities. The thoughts of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji inspire people to follow the path of truth, righteousness, duty and humanity. His teachings continue to play an important role in uniting society and promoting social harmony.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also distributed tricycles to beneficiaries in need. He said that providing assistance to needy people and creating opportunities for them to become self-reliant was a collective responsibility of society. Providing essential facilities to persons with disabilities, making their lives easier and ensuring their inclusion in the mainstream of society were among the government’s priorities.