Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday asked the officers to expedite the work of installing a hi-tech 5D statue of Shaheed Bhagat Singh near the Shaheed-e-Aazam Bhagat Singh International Airport here.The Chief Minister inspected the proposed site where this hi-tech statue is to be imposed and asked the officers to ensure that the work is completed within the stipulated time period.
He expressed hope that this statue will inspire the younger generations to serve the country zealously. Bhagwant Mann said that this statue will be a befitting tribute to the legendary martyr by the state government.The Chief Minister said that the ideology of Shaheed-e- Azam Bhagat Singh is the panacea of all the ills faced by the country.
Bhagwant Mann said that this statue will play a pivotal role in perpetuating the glorious legacy of this young martyr amongst the younger generations of Punjabis Diaspora landing at the airport from within the country and across the globe.
Along with this, he said that this statue will also remind of the supreme sacrifice made by this young national hero to the commuters from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu-Kashmir and other states.The Chief Minister said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh was a votary of equality, communal harmony and brotherhood.
Bhagwant Mann said that Shaheed-e-Azam had envisioned a society free from corruption and injustice. He said that only such ideology can make India a frontrunner country in the world.The Chief Minister further said that the young martyr is remembered not only for his heroism but also for his philosophy of socialism and fight against injustice.
He said that the life and philosophy of young martyr will always inspire the young generations to serve the country with patriotic zeal. Bhagwant Mann reiterated that the state government is committed to realizing the dream of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause.
On the occasion Director Information and Public Relations Sonali Giri, Additional Principal Secretary to CM Himanshu Jain, Deputy Commissioner Amit Talwar, Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Sandeep Garg and others were also present.