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Mann Vows to Fulfill Bhagat Singh's Dreams, Transforms Ancestral Village into Heritage Hub
- •Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann affirmed his government's commitment to realizing Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh's vision of patriotism, equality, justice, and public welfare.
- •The government has honored Bhagat Singh by naming the Mohali airport after him, installing a 30-feet statue, and placing his and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's portraits in government offices.
- •A Rs 52-crore Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex is being developed at Khatkar Kalan, his ancestral village, to preserve his legacy and connect younger generations with freedom struggle values.
- •The complex will feature his ancestral house, a courtroom experience, heritage street, library, and various exhibits narrating the freedom movement and Bhagat Singh's life.
- •Mann emphasized that the government is striving to eradicate corruption, nepotism, and poverty, which he believes are obstacles to fully realizing the martyrs' dreams for a dignified and equal nation.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that his government has named the Mohali airport after Bhagat Singh, installed a 30-foot-high statue, placed portraits of Bhagat Singh and Dr B R Ambedkar in government offices, and developed the Rs 52-crore Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex at Khatkar Kalan.
The complex features the ancestral house and a replica house, a courtroom experience, a heritage street, a recreated village setting, entry gates, a Mashaal Gate, a National Flag area, a library, and curated displays with murals, sculptures, and period props. It also includes a modern auditorium and lighting and sound systems.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann noted that the dreams of Bhagat Singh remain to be fully realized because corruption, nepotism, and poverty continue to pose ongoing challenges before society.
