Punjab Newsline, Jalandhar, August 15-
CM Bhagwant Mann on Thursday gave a clarion to Punjabis for launching a crusade to check the environmental pollution and preserve the natural resources in the state on lines of the teachings of great Guru sahiban.
Addressing the gathering after unfurling national tri-colour, during the state level function to mark Independence Day here at local Guru Gobind Singh stadium here today, the CM recalled the immense contribution of Punjabis in the national freedom struggle.
Likewise, the Maan said that Punjabis have also played a vanguard role in preserving the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country in the post-independence era too. He said that Punjabi farmers had to pay a heavy price for it by over exploitation of only natural resources of the state in terms of water and fertile soil. Mann said that checking environmental pollution is a serious challenge these days and all the Punjabis should play a proactive role in it.
The CM also honoured two freedom fighters namely Prem Sagar and Dev Brat Sharma along with family members of martyr soldiers.
