PATIALA:Under the Chief Minister’s Pilgrimage Scheme being run by the Heritage Service Organization of the Punjab Government, Patiala MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli today flagged off two buses from Shera Wala Gate and Sanauri Adda in Patiala city. On this occasion, Halka Coordinator Harvinderpal Singh Vinti, District President Women Wing Aarti Gupta, Ward No. 33 MC Geeta Rani, Halka Coordinator NMM Davinderpal Singh Mickey, Ex MC Lucky Gupta were also present.
On this occasion, the devotees were very excited during the pilgrimage. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and MLA Patiala Ajitpal Singh Kohli thanked him for this special initiative of the government.
MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli said that this pilgrimage is for three days, where food and accommodation are arranged in good hotels. It also goes to Jallianwala Bagh, Ram Tirath Temple, Durgiana Temple, and Wagah Border. The entire expenditure of this pilgrimage is being borne by the Punjab government. No money is being taken from any pilgrim. He said that so far countless pilgrims have done the pilgrimage and lakhs of pilgrims are continuously contacting the leaders of the concerned areas to whom this pilgrimage is being organized. He said that the government is also thanking the people of the state for their cooperation and support for this initiative.
On this occasion, MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli said that this scheme started by the Punjab government is a big initiative for people associated with religious faith. Through this scheme, pilgrims are getting an opportunity to visit various holy religious places. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the government is committed to the welfare of every section and is continuously working to provide facilities to the people.
MLA Kohli wished the pilgrims going on the pilgrimage a pleasant and auspicious journey. The devotees also thanked the Punjab government and MLA Kohli and appreciated this initiative.
