Mohali :
Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh on Friday flagged off a bus carrying senior citizens from Ansal, Sector 114, Mohali, for a pilgrimage to Khatu Shyam and Salasar under the Chief Minister’s Pilgrimage Scheme launched by the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
Speaking to reporters on the occasion, Kulwant Singh said the joy and enthusiasm visible on the faces of devotees embarking on the pilgrimage reflected the popularity of the scheme. He added that the state government’s efforts to facilitate visits to religious places for senior citizens were receiving an encouraging response from the public.
The MLA said that, considering the growing demand and enthusiasm among devotees, pilgrimages to various religious destinations would continue under the scheme. Buses are being arranged according to the number of pilgrims and their requirements.
He said the Punjab Government was making arrangements for transportation, accommodation and meals for senior citizens, including facilities for picking them up from their homes, to ensure a convenient pilgrimage experience.
Kulwant Singh said that earlier, pilgrims were being taken to Sri Amritsar Sahib to visit Sri Darbar Sahib, Sri Durgiana Temple, Ram Tirath Valmiki Temple, Wagah Border and Jallianwala Bagh. The scheme has now been extended to include religious destinations such as Khatu Shyam, Salasar, Vrindavan and Haridwar.
He added that when pilgrims return home and share their experiences with family members and relatives, it encourages more people to register for the scheme. As a result, the number of interested participants is increasing.
The MLA further said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, was working towards the overall development of the state while fulfilling the promises and guarantees made to the people.
Among those present on the occasion were senior Aam Aadmi Party leaders Kuldeep Singh Samana, Khushveer Kaur, Sukhwinder Kaur Bhullar, Tarlochan Singh Tochi, Block President; Daljit Singh, President of the Residents’ Welfare Association; Bhupinder Singh Saini, former president; Pal Singh Rattu, former vice-president; Amarjit Singh Sidhu, Baljit Singh Happy, Pargat Singh Raipur Kalan and Gagan Mohali, along with other prominent residents of the area.
