Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 2 (HBTV): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday flagged off the annual pilgrimage of the Sikh community from Raipur to Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that when the initiative began 25 years ago, only one or two buses were arranged for the pilgrimage. This year, 17 buses were flagged off for the annual journey.
“It is a matter of great fortune that for the past 25 years, the Sikh organisation has been providing free travel to our Sikh community brothers on the occasion of Hola Mohalla. This includes trips to Hazur Sahib, Nanded in Maharashtra, and Bidar in Karnataka — these two places are covered in the journey. When this initiative began 25 years ago, there used to be only 1 or 2 buses, but today we have flagged off 17 buses,” he said.
Earlier, the Chief Minister also hailed the launch of the City Gas Infrastructure Project, highlighting its benefits for residents, vehicle owners, and industrialists across Raipur, Balodabazar, and Gariaband districts.
Speaking to mediapersons in Raipur, Sai said the initiative aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to households and commercial establishments while making Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) available for vehicles, promoting environmental sustainability.
In a post on social media, he stated that the project would directly benefit domestic consumers, vehicle drivers, and industries. He described the system as affordable, safe, and environmentally friendly, adding that it would reduce fuel costs and positively impact household incomes.
(ANI)