Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, June 16: MLA and former Minister, Surjeet Singh Slathia today visited shrine of Baba Sidh Goria at Swankha to pay obeisance on the eve of Baba Sidh Goria Mela, the seven day event which commenced from today.
The MLA was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner Samba, R.K Varma, ADC Samba Bikram Singh Jamwal, ACD and other concerned district officer.
During the mela, the MLA met with the Mahant Girdhari Lal ji and inquired about the arrangements made by the administration to facilitate the visiting devotees. He was apprised by the Mahant about the facilities made available for the devotees during the Mela.
The MLA appreciated the role of district administration for making adequate arrangements for the seven day Baba Sidh Goria mela and said, “the shrines are part of our proud heritage and we must strive to preserve our social and cultural, ethos”.
He said that such type of events promote communal brotherhood and also help the Government functionaries to interact with the masses and know about their aspirations.
The MLA impressed upon the administration to take steps for wide publicity of the Mela so that more and more devotees from within and outside the State visit the place.
Devotees in large number participated in the fair and also took bath in the revered pond.
Later, Mr. Slathia inaugurated constructions of lanes and drains at village Tabela and Reor which has been completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 13.00 lakh by Rural Development Department.
While speaking on the occasion, Mr. Slathia issued instructions to the concerned authorities for filling of pond, laying of crates and repair of remaining lanes and drains in the village.
He also impressed upon the concerned officers to take steps for wide publicity of the ongoing schemes of the Government so that more and more people take benefits.
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