While presiding over the first cultural evening of the National-level Sujanpur Holi Fair in Hamirpur district late evening on Wednesday, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the State Government will give international status to this fair keeping in view its historic and cultural importance.
He also announced the establishment of a Jal Shakti Department division in Sujanpur, an ECHS hospital, dialysis facilities at Sujanpur Hospital and the construction of a synthetic track. Extending his Holi greetings, the Chief Minister stated, “I had visited Sujanpur Holi Mela earlier and I am happy to see that the announcements made then are being fulfilled at a rapid pace. The notification for a 100-bed hospital in Sujanpur has been issued.
Within two years, a Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding School will be constructed in Karot, equipped with world-class facilities.” He criticized the BJP for attempting to weaken democracy, stating that the people had elected a representative from Sujanpur assembly constituency on the Congress party’s symbol in 2022 assembly elections, but same failed to meet public expectations. However, he added that the people taught him a lesson by electing Captain Ranjeet Singh as their MLA.
The CM emphasized that the State Government is working with a spirit of public service and expects cooperation from all in its efforts. Sukhu further stated that the government has set a goal to make Himachal Pradesh self-reliant by 2027 and the most prosperous State in the country by 2032. Sujanpur MLA Captain Ranjeet Singh highlighted Holi as a festival of colours and urged everyone to come together for Sujanpur’s development.
He credited Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for the transformation in the region, saying that all demands of the local people have been fulfilled under his leadership. He said that Sujanpur’s development has gained momentum over the past six months and no efforts will be spared in ensuring its progress rapidly. Singers Shabab Sabri, Nitin Sharma and Comedian Ahsaan Qureshi enthralled the audiences by their performances during the first cultural night. Laser Show was also the main attraction of the night during the event.
MLA Suresh Kumar, Political Advisor to Chief Minister Sunil Sharma, Chairman of Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Chairman of Kangra Cooperative Primary Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ram Chander Pathania, APMC Chairman Ajay Sharma, Congress leaders Dr. Pushpinder Verma, Suman Bharti, Rajeev Rana, Rajinder Verma, Subhash Dadhwalia, Deputy Commissioner Amarjeet Singh, SP Bhagat Thakur and other distinguished guests were also present amongst others.
Cultural Extravaganza Lights Up Sujanpur
The first cultural night of the Holi Mela featured electrifying performances by:
- Sufi singer Shabab Sabri
- Melodious Nitin Sharma
- Comedian Ahsaan Qureshi, who had the audience in splits
A stunning Laser Show was also a key attraction, mesmerizing the crowd.
