CHANDIGARH: In a landmark initiative to elevate the spiritual and historical vibes of the historic city Sri Anandpur Sahib, a transformative 'White City' project has been kicked off today to commemorate 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji with grandeur.
After performing Adras by Baba Satnam Singh Ji of Kar Sewa wale, Qila Anandgarh Sahib, Punjab Education Minister and MLA from Sri Anandpur Sahib S. Harjot Singh Bains started the ambitious project with paintbrush, starting from the local bus stand to paint the entire city white.
Articulating the vision behind the project, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated, "Today, we embark on a journey to make Sri Anandpur Sahib a beacon of beauty, peace and devotion. This project is a promise to our rich heritage and our future generations. The divine aura of the holy city is already being felt as we are cleaning every street & corner, renovating every road and coating the city in a white."
Highlighting the overwhelming community support, the Education Minister shared that philanthropic individuals have contributed over 20, 000 litres of white paint for the initial phase. He emphasised that this initiative is a powerful testament to the spirit of inclusiveness and collective efforts.
While urging the youth and panchayats to participate in this massive Sewa, the Education Minister said, “We will cover every street and every neighbourhood for the next five to seven days, ensuring that the transformative touch of white paint makes the city spotless.”