Attends a grand ceremony organised by the Yuva Aggarwal Sabha as Chief Guest on the occasion of Maharaja Agrasen's 5,150th birth anniversary
Extends heartfelt greetings on Navratri
Chandigarh, October 11-Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini attended a grand ceremony organised by the Yuva Aggarwal Sabha at the premises of the ancient Shiv Temple in Patran, Patiala district, Punjab, as the Chief Guest on the auspicious occasion of the 5,150th birth anniversary of Maharaja Agrasen .
On the occasion, the Chief Minister paid his humble tributes to Maharaja Agrasen, a symbol of non-violence, socialism and compassion, and extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the country on his birth anniversary and the occasion of Navratri.
The Chief Minister said that Maharaja Agrasen was not only a great luminary of the Aggarwal community but also of the entire Indian society. He introduced the unique and visionary tradition of ‘one brick and one gold coin’ in his kingdom to help every new family become self-reliant. By completely prohibiting animal sacrifice, he established non-violence as a social principle in human history.
Sh. Saini said that the history of the Aggarwal community has always been distinguished by its contributions to nation-building, philanthropy and service to humanity. He specifically recalled the contributions of Bhamashah, along with freedom fighters, saints, litterateurs and industrialists who have brought honour to the community in India and across the world.
Reiterating Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s guiding principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’, the Chief Minister said that initiatives such as GST, Digital India and Startup India have taken the business sector to new heights. Expressing concern over the prevailing situation in Punjab, he said that the state’s traders and youth today aspire for a secure environment, a transparent system and positive change.
Presenting an overview of Haryana’s industrial and economic development, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under the vision of ‘Viksit Haryana 2047’, the state government is working towards the goal of building a USD 1 trillion economy and generating 5 million new employment opportunities.
Haryana ranks fourth in the country in terms of startup culture, with more than 12,000 recognised startups, 19 unicorns and over 250 Fortune 500 companies. Under its Ease of Doing Business initiatives, the state government has taken several landmark steps to strengthen industries and the MSME sector, including the introduction of the Plug-and-Play policy, the PADMA programme and the abolition of more than 1,100 redundant regulations.
He expressed confidence that if Punjab also adopts a development-oriented governance model along the lines of the double-engine government, entrepreneurs in the state would benefit from excellent facilities and a more conducive business environment.
The Chief Minister also urged everyone to follow the path shown by Maharaja Agrasen and pledge to build a prosperous and secure Punjab.
