New Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore on Tuesday paid obeisance at Golden Temple, Durgiana Mandir and visited Wagah Border along with his family.
Badnore, who is also the Administrator of Chandigarh, offered floral tributes at the historic Jallianwala Bagh on his maiden visit to the city after taking oath as Governor on Monday in Chandigarh. He took the full round of parikarma around the Golden temple. After paying obeisance inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Golden temple, he was honoured in the Information Office of the temple. Talking to media, Badnore said that it was a thanks giving visit to the holy place and to obtain the blessings of Almighty so that he could discharge his responsibilities according to the rules assigned by the Constitution of India for the Governor.
Replying to a query regarding his future plans for Punjab, the Governor said that Punjab is one of the most important States of the country as it produces a large share of food grains and farmers of the State have the grit, determination and capacity to produce enough food grains for the entire Asia. So, he would take stock of the conditions prevalent in the State and as the Governor and in his personal capacity will put in his utmost for the betterment of Punjab and Punjabis. later, Badnore paid obeisance at Durgiana Temple and was honoured by the members of the Durgiana Trust. Governor along with his family also visited Wagah border.