Punjab CM greets people on Vaisakhi

Chandigarh, April 13, 2015: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today felicitated the Punjabis across the globe on the sacred occasion of  the 316th  'Sajna Divas of the Khalsa Panth' and 'Vaisakhi' that symbolize the spirit of Punjab, Punjabi & Punjabiat and unity in diversity.

In a message on the eve of this Vaisakhi , Badal reminded the people of our centuries old rich and glorious cultural heritage and said that on this auspicious day in 1699, Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji - the Tenth Master of the Sikhs created ‘Order of Khalsa’ at the holy city of Sri Anandpur Sahib by baptizing ‘Panj Pyaras (beloved ones) belonging to different castes thereby carving out an egalitarian society and preaching the wisdom of love and compassion for mankind besides universal brotherhood and communal harmony. Badal said that this festival also marks the onset of the harvest season and ripening of Rabi crops.

On the occasion, Badal called upon the people to celebrate this historic festival collectively with traditional fervour and gaiety to strengthen the secular and social fabric of our country.