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Preparations in full swing for swearing-in of Punjab Cabinet


 The 20-acre historic battle-ground of Chappar Chiri, dedicated to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur for defeating the Mughals 300 years ago, all set to host the swearing-in of Punjab's new Cabinet on March 14.

  •  There will be three stages, one for the swearing-in ceremony, second for the Sant Samaj and other religious leaders and the third for political persons and eminent personalities.

  •  The PWD and the GMADA officials are making arrangements to accommodate more than 12,000 persons. Four separate parking lots wil accommodate 8,000 vehicles during the function.

 To keep a check on law and order during the ceremony on March 14, at least 1,500 police personnel from Mohali and neighbouring districts of the state have been requisitioned by the authorities.

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Fateh Burj dedicated to people



Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today inaugurated a Rs 35-crore Baba Banda Singh Bahadur war memorial at a colourful ceremony here. The presence of several decorated soldiers led by former Chief of Staff and Arunachal Pradesh Governor Gen (retd) JJ Singh, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Maj Gen (retd) BC Khanduri and BJP leader Rajnath Singh enhanced the prestige of the occasion.

Amidst confetti and fireworks, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, led by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, dedicated the 328 ft-tall victory tower (Fateh Burj), the tallest monument in the country, to the people. The monument was a tribute to the valour and sacrifices made by the Sikh warriors for the sake of humanity, the Chief Minister said.

All through the ceremony as the Nihangs, referred to as ‘Guru ki fauj’ , displayed their martial skills, the CM, accompanied by Giani Gurbachan Singh, Sri Keshgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Tarlochan Singh and Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa, took the distinguished dignitaries on a round of the 21 acre war memorial complex in open Gypsies.
Read More:http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20111201/punjab.htm#1

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