Punjab Newsline, Shimla/Baijnath (Kangra), January 25-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conveyed his Statehood Day wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh during the 55th celebration held at Baijnath in Kangra district today.
He remembered the immense contributions of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Dr. Y.S. Parmar in achieving statehood status. The Chief Minister unfurled the National Flag and took salute from the contingents of police, home guards, IRB Bassi, IRB Sakoh, SSB Sapri, District Police Kangra, Traffic Police, NCC cadets, Scouts and Guides and Police band in a commendable march past led by Parade Commander IPS (Probationer) Ravinandan.
The Chief Minister announced the upgradation of Chadiyar Sub-Tehsil to a Tehsil, opening of a new Public Works Department sub-division in Chadiyar and the establishment of a digital library. He also announced plans for the development of Tattvani’s hot water springs and Kheer Ganga Ghat as tourist destinations with detailed planning. Additionally, a bridge over the Binwa River at Sansali-Bhatwali will be constructed on Paprola-Baijnath bypass road.
The Chief Minister assured sufficient funds for the beautification of Indira Gandhi Stadium Baijnath and announced a Primary Health Center in Sansal.