In a message, the Chief Minister felicitated the people of the state on the dawn of New Year and called upon them to work zealously to ensure overall development of the state and prosperity of its people. Mr. Badal said that now the time has come for the state to usher in an era of overall progress and growth. “Let us make a firm resolve to emerge Punjab as a frontrunner state in the country through inclusive growth so that the fruits of development must percolate at the grass root level especially to ameliorate the lot of poorest of poor” added Mr. Badal.
The Deputy Chief Minister solicited the cooperation and support from the people of Punjab to comprehend the vision of modern, progressive Punjab in which all the Punjabis could lead a life of dignity and self-respect. He hoped that Punjab would soon emerge as a front-runner state in the country with the concerted, dedicated and sincere efforts of all of us.