Stone laid for upgradation of Gandhi Dham

Phillaur, February 12

Member of Parliament Santokh Singh Chaudhary on Friday laid the foundation stone of renovation, beautification and upgradation works to be undertaken at Gandhi Dham memorial situated at Panj Dheran village here.

It was on this day 73 years ago that the ashes of father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, were immersed in Satluj and later a memorial was named Gandhi Dham and established at the same place. MP Chaudhary said the condition of the memorial was rickety and significant renovation work was needed to preserve its historic value.

“For this work, due to the efforts of Phillaur assembly in-charge Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary, the state government has approved Rs2.3 crore. It is vital that we preserve our heritage and remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters,” he added. Chaudhary thanked the Punjab Chief Minister for approving the grant and informed that the Block Panchayat Samiti would complete the work by October 2. — TNS