Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, while dedicating the Nishan-e-Inqlab Plaza to the public, said that the great martyr Bhagat Singh should not be remembered only on his martyrdom day (23 March) or birthday (28 September), but should be remembered every moment. This statue, built at a cost of Rs 5 crore, will continue to inspire the young generations on Chandigarh Airport Road. The Chief Minister said that the Mohali airport has been named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh due to the tireless efforts of the state government.
Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that this plaza will prove to be a guide for the people coming from the country and abroad, telling the contribution of this great martyr. He said that none of the previous governments tried to name this airport after the great martyr. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that naming airports, universities and other institutions after great martyrs is a need to maintain their glorious legacy.
The dreams of the martyrs have to be realised
Chief Minister Mann said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned to realise the dreams of the great martyrs. It is the duty of the state government to ensure the progress of Punjab and the prosperity of the people in accordance with the dreams of the great patriots.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to realise every dream of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. He said that the young hero of the freedom struggle had sacrificed his life at a young age to free the country from the clutches of foreign imperialism.
The Chief Minister said, “At the age when the youth demand gifts from their parents, Shaheed Bhagat Singh had demanded independence of his motherland from the British. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh was an educated leader who was always concerned about the welfare of the people.
Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s sacrifice will inspire the youth
The Chief Minister said that the great sacrifice of Shaheed Bhagat Singh will inspire the youth to serve the country. He said that apart from getting the country free, Shaheed Bhagat Singh also dreamt of a corruption and poverty free India. Bhagwant Singh Maan inspired the youth to take a pledge that they will serve the state by following the footsteps of Shaheed Bhagat Singh.