Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal presiding over the meeting of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department at Chandigarh on May 15.
Chandigarh, May 15, 2013: A delegation of Jain Community led by Muni Shri Vinay Kumar Alok and Muni Abhay Kumar today called on Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal to extend their gratitude to Punjab Government for giving Jain Community status of Minorities in Punjab, meeting their age old demand.
Thanking Badal on the behalf of whole Jain Community, the delegation led by Muni Shri Vinay Kumar and Muni Abhay Kumar said that whole Jain Community was indebted to Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for taking this historic initiative.
Seeking the blessings of Muni Ji for the peace and prosperity of the state, Badal said that it was SAD-BJP Government, which always looked after the interests of minorities including Jains. He regretted that Congress during its term 2002 to 2007, even cancelled the public holiday on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, crushing the sentiments of peace loving community. He said that Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal immediately after assuming power in 2007 restored the Public Holiday for Mahavir Jayanti.
On this occasion, Muni Shri informed that Lord Mahavir attracted people from all walks of life, kings and commoners, men and women, princess and priest, rich and poor. He preached the message of non- violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy and non possession full of universal compassion.