Punjab News:CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Chairs Review Meeting To Finalise Elaborate Arrangements For Hassle-Free Shaheedi Sabha At Fatehgarh Sahib
Punjab News:CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Chairs Review Meeting To Finalise Elaborate Arrangements For Hassle-Free Shaheedi Sabha At Fatehgarh Sahib
*No Stone Unturned To Ensure Hassle-Free Shaheedi Sabha For Lakhs Of Devotees: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
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*AI Cameras, Drones & Motorcycle Patrols To Ensure Foolproof Security During Shaheedi Sabha: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*80 Lakh Devotees Visited Sri Fatehgarh Sahib During Last Shaheedi Sabha; Roads To Be Repaired On War Footing: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday directed the Police and civil administration to make elaborate arrangements for the lakhs of devotees expected to visit Sri Fatehgarh Sahib during the upcoming Shaheedi Sabha, asserting that the state government will leave no stone unturned to ensure a peaceful, dignified and hassle-free pilgrimage.
Chairing a high-level meeting to review the preparations, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Shaheedi Sabha is not merely an annual religious congregation but a sacred occasion to remember and pay heartfelt tributes to the unparalleled sacrifice of the younger Sahibzadas, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, and Mata Gujri Ji. Their supreme sacrifice for the preservation of faith, righteousness and human values will continue to inspire generations.”
The Chief Minister said that around 80 lakh devotees had visited the historic town during the previous Shaheedi Sabha and directed all departments to work in close coordination, keeping in view the expected massive influx of pilgrims. He said, “All roads leading to Sri Fatehgarh Sahib must be repaired on a war footing so that devotees face no inconvenience while travelling to the holy town.”
He said that special arrangements would be made for traffic management, with clearly identified diversion points, particularly around the expressway and other major approach roads. He announced, “200 shuttle buses will operate during the Shaheedi Sabha to facilitate devotees travelling from villages and adjoining areas. The number of e-rickshaws will also be increased to ensure convenient last-mile connectivity, particularly for elderly devotees and those unable to walk long distances.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “20 Aam Aadmi Clinics will be made operational to provide accessible medical assistance to pilgrims. Night shelters will also be established by the administration, while coordination with various Gurdwara management committees will ensure adequate accommodation facilities for devotees.” To maintain cleanliness throughout the holy town, he directed the deployment of 50 additional volunteers, apart from Municipal Council employees.
Emphasising comprehensive sanitation arrangements, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure regular cleaning, proper waste disposal and maintenance of public facilities. He also ordered the enhancement of mobile network capacity through additional mobile towers to ensure uninterrupted connectivity during the peak days of the congregation. A dedicated control room involving the Police and Civil Administration will function round the clock to promptly address complaints and coordinate emergency responses.
Reviewing the security arrangements, he directed the Police Department to ensure foolproof security without causing any inconvenience to devotees. He called for a comprehensive security assessment and deployment of motorcycle patrol units for quick response and effective traffic management. Watchtowers and six police help desks would also be established at strategic locations to strengthen surveillance and provide immediate assistance to pilgrims.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann further directed the Police to extensively use modern technology, including AI-enabled camera systems, to monitor crowd movement and identify potential security concerns. He also ordered drone-based patrolling to keep a close watch on the congregation and surrounding areas, while ensuring adequate police deployment at sensitive locations.
The Chief Minister said that the state government has already allotted funds for the repair of roads and directed officials to complete the work within the stipulated timeframe. He said, “This sacred land is a source of inspiration not only for Sikhs but for the entire humanity, as devotees from across the country and abroad converge here every year to pay their respects to the Chhote Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji on their martyrdom anniversary.”
He said that he would personally monitor the arrangements to ensure their timely completion. He added that the martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji, along with Mata Gujri Ji, at this sacred land had inspired generations of Punjabis to stand against injustice, tyranny and oppression.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The supreme sacrifice made by the younger Sahibzadas at such a tender age has few parallels in world history. As lakhs of pilgrims visit Sri Fatehgarh Sahib every year during the Shaheedi Sabha, the state government is giving the historic town a complete facelift to facilitate their visit.”
The Chief Minister reiterated that facilitating devotees visiting this sacred place is the state government’s duty and directed the administration to put in place a robust mechanism to ensure that no pilgrim faces any inconvenience during the Shaheedi Sabha.