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Chandigarh, Punjab Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Mr.Sikander Singh Maluka and Punjab Agriculture Minister jathedar Tota Singh, in a message on the occasion of Baisakhi and Ambedkar Jayanti, today called upon our people to renew their resolve to further enrich India’s composite culture — a model of unity and strength for the rest of the world — despite our religious, cultural and lingual diversities.
In their message, they said that the festival of Baisakhi has a multifaceted significance for different communities. It marks the ripening of the Rabi harvest and also the formation of the Khalsa Panth. This day also reminds one of the supreme sacrifice made by our martyrs in the Jallianwala Bagh.
Lauding the contribution made by Dr B.R. Ambedkar, they said that Dr Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution secured justice, social equality, honour and dignity for all. He worked tirelessly throughout his life to create a casteless and classless society.
They expressed the hope that these occasions will help foster fellow feeling and brotherhood among the people.
