Badal Lays The Foundation Stone Of State-Of-The-Art Amar Jain Auditorium

Punjab Government Is Committed To Perpetuate The Rich Legacy Of Punjabi Freedom Fighters And Soldiers- Badal

5 Dariya News

Chandigarh 24-Feb-2013

The Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today laid the foundation of a state-of-the-art auditorium in the compound of Amar Jain Hostel here in sector 27 this morning.Addressing the ceremonial function on this occasion in the graceful presence of Sri. Suman Muni ji Maharaj, Sri. Vishal Muni ji Maharaj, Sri. Tarik Rishi ji Maharaj and Sri. Subash Muni ji Maharaj besides, hundreds of Sadhus & Sadhvies across the country, Mr. Badal said that he had always enjoyed the blessings of the saints of Jain community. He also lauded the efforts of the ‘SS Jain Mahan Sabha’ for constructing a three-storied Modern Building of Amar Jain Hostel in a record time to facilitate the young students from far-flung areas for pursuing their higher studies especially in the religious fields.

Expressing the need to develop the national character through inculcating the spirit of nationalism and patriotism amongst youth today, Mr. Badal said that the State Government had embarked upon an ambitious programme to setup Jang-e-Azaadi Memorial at Kartarpur near Jalandhar over an area of 40 acres at a cost of Rs. 200 crore to show case the supreme sacrifices made by the Punjabis in the National freedom struggle besides a War Memorial as a mark of respect to the Punjabi solders who had sacrificed their lives in zealously guarding the borders of our Country.

The Chief Minister also announced a grant of Rs. 21 lac for the upcoming state-of-the-art auditorium. On the occasion, the President of SS Jain Mahan Sabha Mr. Rakesh Jain, Former MP Mr. Sat Pal Jain, Mr. Mapinder Jain, Narinder Jain and other members of the Jain Sabha honoured the Chief Minister by presenting a memento.