Patiala, August 11:
Under the Chief Minister’s Pilgrimage Scheme being run by the Virasat Sewa Sangathan of the Punjab Government, Patiala MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli today flagged off two buses from Sant Nagar and Purana Bus Stand in Patiala city. On this occasion, Halqa Coordinator Harvinderpal Singh Vinti, Sanjeev Kumar, MC of Ward No. 49 Neha Sidhu and MC of Ward No. 50 Harman Sandhu 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 Mandir, Durgiana Mandir, and Wagah Border. The entire expenditure of this pilgrimage is being borne by the Punjab government. No money is being taken from any devotee. He said that till now countless devotees have performed the pilgrimage and lakhs of devotees 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 this initiative along with their cooperation.
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, devotees 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 for the welfare of every section and is continuously working to provide facilities to the people.
MLA Kohli wished the devotees going on the pilgrimage a pleasant and auspicious journey. The devotees also thanked the Punjab government and MLA Kohli and appreciated this initiative.
