Lala Lajpat Rai’s birthplace to get model village makeover: Punjab CM Mann

Speaking at the 71st Lala Lajpat Rai Janam Diwas Khed Mela, the CM said that on the next birth anniversary of the iconic freedom fighter, the state government will ensure that all the development projects get completed.

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced that Lala Lajpat Rai’s birthplace in Moga’s Dhudike village will be transformed into a model village, with time-bound delivery of sewerage, ponds, playgrounds, and all basic infrastructure.

CM Bhagwant Mann meeting players during the at the 71st Lala Lajpat Rai Janam Diwas Khed Mela in Moga.

Speaking at the 71st Lala Lajpat Rai Janam Diwas Khed Mela, the CM said that on the next birth anniversary of the iconic freedom fighter, the state government will ensure that all the development projects get completed.

“Earlier, the governments confined themselves to drawing up plans, while our government ensures visible work on the ground within a year,” Mann said, who later joined the villagers to watch the matches of kabaddi and hockey.

Mann later also took selfies with villagers and called for a need to revive Punjab’s indigenous sports.

“I am a common man, and joining my elders in watching this rural sports fest gives me immense satisfaction. Traditional games like kabaddi, bullock cart racing, and others are not just sports but an integral part of our rich culture and heritage. These games embody the spirit, strength and unity of Punjabis and have been passed down through generations, “ he added.