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CM Mann urges Central Govt to further enhance international connectivity from Mohali Airport<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ludhiana News:<\/span> Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday, at the inauguration of the terminal building at Halwara International Airport in Ludhiana, reiterated his demand to the Government of India to name the airport after legendary martyr Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, calling it a fitting tribute to one of the youngest icons of India\u2019s freedom struggle.<\/p>\n

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The Chief Minister also urged the Centre to further strengthen international connectivity from Mohali Airport, while asserting that Punjab is steadily moving towards a moment where all four of its airports will bear the names of the state\u2019s revered Gurus and martyrs, seamlessly linking modern infrastructure with the state\u2019s spiritual and revolutionary legacy.<\/p>\n

Raising the issue in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu during the virtual inauguration of the airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, \u201cShaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha laid down his life for the motherland when he was just 19 years old. His supreme sacrifice inspired millions to rise against British imperialism, and even Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh regarded him as his role model.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister said that naming Halwara Airport after Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha would be a befitting honour to a martyr who hailed from the region and had gone to Berkeley University to pursue a career in aviation, but chose instead to return and dedicate his life to the freedom movement. \u201cPunjab is the land of great Gurus, prophets, saints, seers and martyrs. Every inch of this sacred soil carries the imprint of their sacrifices,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann noted that if Halwara Airport is named after Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, two of Punjab\u2019s four airports would be named after revered Gurus and two after martyrs. \u201cSri Guru Ramdass International Airport, Amritsar and Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport, Adampur, are named after Gurus, while Shaheed Bhagat Singh Airport, Mohali and Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Airport, Halwara, will commemorate our martyrs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Congratulating the people on the parkash purab of Guru Ravidas, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said it was a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that Adampur Airport has been named after the great proponent of the Bhakti movement. \u201cThe path shown by Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji to create an egalitarian society is the core pillar of our government\u2019s commitment to serve the masses,\u201d he said, adding that it was a historic day for Punjab as the Prime Minister dedicated two airports to the people on this auspicious occasion.<\/p>\n

Highlighting the strategic importance of Halwara Airport, the Chief Minister said it has played a significant role over the years and has been used by the armed forces during critical operations. He expressed gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces for their contribution in developing the terminal at Halwara, which has now been dedicated to the public. \u201cThe state government will hold deliberations with the Government of India in the coming days to enhance connectivity from this airport,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Recalling the earlier initiative, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann noted that on March 22, 2023, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha had unanimously passed a resolution requesting the Government of India to name the International Airport at the Indian Air Force Station, Halwara, Ludhiana, as Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha International Airport. \u201cAs an active leader of the Ghadar Party, Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha worked tirelessly for India\u2019s freedom, first abroad and then within the country. Naming the airport after him would be a humble tribute to his unparalleled contribution,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister further pointed out that Mohali International Airport has already been named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh due to the sustained efforts of the state government. \u201cNaming airports, universities and other institutions after our iconic martyrs is an integral part of our government\u2019s vision to preserve their legacy and inspire the youth to dedicate themselves to selfless service of the nation,\u201d CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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