DHURI (SANGRUR): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday joined devotees in celebrating Chhath Puja, extending warm greetings and praying for happiness, prosperity, good health and well-being for all. Emphasising the festival’s message of faith, gratitude and togetherness, the Chief Minister said that Punjab’s rich heritage of communal harmony and mutual respect is strengthened when people celebrate each other’s festivals with collective enthusiasm.
Sharing a few snippets from the Chhath Puja, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Today, I took part in the Chhath festival in Dhuri and received the blessings of Chhathi Maiya.”
Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that thousands of people across the state are celebrating Chhath Puja with immense devotion, enthusiasm and religious fervour. “I pray to Chhathi Maiya and Surya Dev for peace, good health, happiness and prosperity for everyone, and hope that the bonds of love, mutual respect and brotherhood would continue to grow stronger.”
Describing the significance of the festival, the Chief Minister said, “Chhath Puja is not merely a religious festival but a sacred occasion that symbolises faith, penance, discipline, family devotion and gratitude towards nature. The Sun is worshipped as the source of life, energy, light and good health, reminding us of the invaluable contribution of nature to our existence.”
The Chief Minister added, “Our relationship with our brothers and sisters from Bihar and Purvanchal is not merely limited to employment. It is a strong bond rooted in cultural exchange, mutual trust, love and brotherhood. Everyone living in Punjab is a part of our extended family, and it is our collective responsibility to respect every section of society that contributes to the state’s progress.”
Underscoring the contribution of migrant workers to Punjab’s development, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that their role extends across several sectors, including construction, trade, fruit vending and other economic activities. He said that Punjab’s progress is a collective endeavour and every individual working towards the state’s prosperity deserves respect and recognition.
