Chief Minister Raman Singh has extended hearty wishes and greetings to Sikh community and people of the State on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi festival. Singh stated in his message that Baisakhi is a harvest festival of Punjab celebrated with zeal and gaiety. This festival is of great importance for farmers.
Moreover, the day of Baisakhi is also remembered as Foundation Day of Khalsa Panth. Tenth Guru of Sikhs- Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj had established Khalsa Panth on April 13, 1699.
The Chief Minister said that in Indian culture this festival is a symbol of social harmony, zeal and fervour. Singh has prayed for peace and prosperity for Sikh community and people of the State, on this auspicious occasion of Baisakhi.