Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday asked the officers to expedite the work of installing a hi-tech 5D statue of Shaheed Bhagat Singh near the Shaheed-e-Aazam Bhagat Singh International Airport here.
Mann inspected the proposed site where this hi-tech statue is to be imposed and asked the officers to ensure that the work is completed within the stipulated time period. He expressed hope that this statue will inspire the younger generations to serve the country zealously. He said that this statue will be a befitting tribute to the legendary martyr by the state government.
The Chief Minister said that this statue will play a pivotal role in perpetuating the glorious legacy of this young martyr amongst the younger generations of Punjabi Diaspora landing at the airport from within the country and across the globe. Along with this, he said that this statue will also remind us of the supreme sacrifice made by this young national hero to the commuters from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu-Kashmir and other states.
He said that the young martyr is remembered not only for his heroism but also for his philosophy of socialism and fight against injustice.
Director of Information and Public Relations, Sonali Giri, Additional Principal Secretary to CM Himanshu Jain, Deputy Commissioner Amit Talwar, Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Garg and others were also present on the occasion.