Park named after martyr Kulwinder Singh inaugurated

Jalandhar, October 24

MP Chaudhary Santokh Singh today exhorted the NRIs to play a proactive role in the social and economic development of the state.

The MP, accompanied by former MP and Chairman Punjab Technical Education Board Mohinder Singh Kay Pee, MLAs Sushil Kumar Rinku and Chaudhary Surinder Singh, was here to inaugurate a park named after martyr Naik Kulwinder Singh who attained martyrdom during a terrorist operation. The park has been developed by NRI Amolak Singh Gakhal after transforming a village pond.

Lauding the role of NRIs, the MP said NRIs have by their sheer hard work and dedication carved a niche for themselves across the globe.

He said that such concerted efforts are need of the hour so that the state can be further put on the high growth trajectory. The MP said the state government is leaving no stone unturned holistic development of the state.

Chaudhry Santokh Singh also lauded NRI Amolak Singh Gakhal and his all associates for this path breaking initiative.

Describing the park as tribute to martyr Naik Kulwinder Singh, the MP said the braveheart had sacrificed his life while defending the honour and integrity of the country.

In his address, MLAs Sushi Kumar Rinku and Chaudhary Surinder Singh also lauded the role being played by NRIs in the social-economic development of the state. Amolak Singh Gakhal revealed that he has spent Rs 2.5 crore for transforming the village pond into this beautiful park. He said for this purpose sewerage pipes were laid in entire village and disposal of waste water was ensured outside the village by constructing a new pond. Gakhal also thanked all dignitaries for joining them on the occasion of dedicating this park. — TNS