Devotion of Maharaja Jassa Singh towards Sikh Panth unparalleled, says Atwal

Tribune News Service

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Ludhiana, May 5

To commemorate the 293th birth anniversary of Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia, a state-level function was organised at Gurudwara Shaheedan Pheruman Market, Dholewal Chowk, today.

Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Charanjit Singh Atwal was the chief guest. He paid tributes to the founder of the Ramgarhia Mission and stated that he was the most dedicated and daring leader of the Khalsa Panth in the 18th century.

He said contribution of Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia to spruce up the security of Amritsar by capturing the fortress of Ram Rauni and renaming it Ramgarh, the city of Guru Ram Dass, was responsible for strengthening of his kingdom.

Atwal talked about the great sacrifice of Maharaja Ramgarhia in consolidating his mission and providing stability and growth to his people. He paved way for a peaceful time ahead.

He said devotion of Maharaja towards the Sikh Panth was unparalleled in the Sikh history. He was a true Sikh warrior saint who dedicated his whole life for the benefit of mankind.

Hira Singh Gabria, former minister and Chairman of District Planning Board, emphasised on the contribution of Maharaja Jassa Singh’s son, Jodh Singh Ramgarhia, in the construction of the Ramgarhia Bunga on the premises of the Golden Temple, Amritsar, for the defence of the holy shrine.

Senor SAD leaders including Nirmal Singh SS, Vijay Danav, Baba Ajit Singh and Ravinder Singh Deevana national vice-president of the BC wing of SAD were also present.