Veer Shiromani Maharana Pratap Jayanti was celebrated with great fervor and widespread participation from all communities. A state-level function was organized in Salwan village, Karnal district on Thursday, where Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini attended the programme as the chief guest.
Paying tribute to Maharana Pratap, the Chief Minister said he was not just a warrior but a living symbol of pride, valor, and sacrifice. He encouraged the youth to draw inspiration from his life and contribute to nation-building.
During the programme, the Chief Minister made several key announcements including, the Primary Health Centre in Salwan village will be named after Mohan Singh, Rs. 21 lakh allocated for the construction of Maharana Pratap Dharamshala in Assandh, a sports stadium to be built in Salwan once the Gram Panchayat will give land for the same.
He said that a feasibility study will be conducted for developing an HSVP sector in Assandh.The Chief Minister also announced to give Rs. 88 crore for special repair of 54 roads spanning 186 km in Assandh Assembly constituency, Special repair for 16 additional roads covering 91.49 km, Maintenance of 41 more roads, totaling 123 km in length, Paving of the village drain in Salwan.
Announcing infrastructure Projects, the Chief Minister announced Rs. 9 crore for strengthening the Assandh bypass, Rs. 34.37 crore for special repair of the Kohand–Assandh road. The Chief Minister also announced to give Rs. 5 crore for the construction of community halls in Assandh constituency, an additional Rs. 5 crore for other development works in the region.
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The Chief Minister emphasized that a society or nation that remembers and honors its heroes, warriors, and martyrs continues on the path of progress and prosperity. He said the government has made it a policy to officially celebrate the birth anniversaries of saints and great personalities, unlike previous governments that only remembered figures from their own families.
Paying homage to Maharana Pratap, he said that such personalities belong to the entire nation. Their lives inspire values of patriotism, unity, and brotherhood, all of which contribute significantly to state and national development. He praised Maharana Pratap as a historical figure who never learned to bow or give up, making him a timeless role model.
Highlighting the historical Battle of Haldighati, the Chief Minister said it was not merely a war but a clash of culture versus power, pride versus imperialism, and righteousness versus oppression. Despite being outnumbered, 8,000 Rajput warriors defeated 40,000 Mughal soldiers in the battle. He stressed the importance of viewing history from a native perspective, rejecting biased portrayals that glorify invaders.
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Marking the 75th year of the Indian Constitution, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed its core principles: freedom, equality, justice, and secularism. He said these ideals reflect the vision of warriors like Maharana Pratap, freedom fighters, and champions of democracy.
The Chief Minister said that under the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s leadership, and guided by the mantra ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan’, India is progressing toward becoming a global superpower. He urged citizens to teach children that national interest must always come first, and to protect the nation’s values, culture, and constitution.
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Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that Maharana Pratap’s life is a source of inspiration for the youth. He never compromised with Mughal emperor Akbar, and his bravery is respected globally. Maharana Pratap's developmental work during his reign continues to inspire.
He said that Maharana Pratap was born at a time when India’s rich culture was under threat and religious sentiments were being hurt. It is a matter of pride that such a great leader was born in the brave Rajput community, which has always been at the forefront of defending the honor of India.MLA, Sh. Yogender Rana presented several demands related to local development, all of which received assurance from the Chief Minister.
MLAs Sh. Ram Kumar Kashyap, Sh. Satpal Jamba, Sh. Bhagwan Das Kabirpanthi, MLA, Sheo, Rajasthan Sh. Ravindra Bhati, former UP Minister, Sh. Suresh Rana, and several other dignitaries from across Haryana also attended the programme.