Recognising the contributions and sacrifice of Baba Jai Singh Khalkat to uphold the rich Sikh tenets, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, on Tuesday constituted a committee to construct a memorial in his native village Baran in district Patiala.
A Government spokesperson said Sewa Singh Sekhwan, former cabinet minister, Punjab has been made the chairman of this committee whereas Deputy Commissioner, Patiala has been inducted as vice chairman. Sarpanches of both the two panchayats of village Baran have been inducted in the committee as members.
likewise President and General Secretary of the Gurudwara committee of village Baran have also been made the members in this committee.
The committee has been mandated to devise a plan to construct memorial in the memory of Baba Jai Singh and also for the beautification of the village. He had sacrificed whole of his family during Mughal Rule in 1753 in the endeavour to uphold the sikh tenets.