State-level celebration of Sant Shiromani Kabir Das Jayanti organized in Sirsa
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, June 11 –
On the occasion of Sant Shiromani Kabir Das Ji’s Jayanti, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini made several significant announcements including increasing Rs. 2100 in the monthly wages of Safai Karamcharis. Furthermore, he also announced the establishment of a 100-bed de-addiction center at the upcoming Sant Sarsai Nath Medical College in Sirsa. He also announced the expansion of the existing de-addiction center in Dabwali from 10 to 30 beds and the setting up of a new 30-bed de-addiction center near the government hospital in Ellenabad.
The Chief Minister made these announcements while addressing the state-level function held in Sirsa under the Sant Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar Prachar Prasar Yojana, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sant Kabir Das Ji on Wednesday. On this occasion, he also announced a grant of Rs. 31 lakh.
Reaffirming the government's commitment to the promises made in its Sankalp Patra, the Chief Minister said that the government has resolved to increase the wages of Safai Karamcharis in a phased manner to Rs. 26,000 over five years, a promise the government fully intends to fulfill.
Speaking about the spiritual legacy of Sant Kabir, the CM said, Sant Kabir was a torchbearer of India’s spiritual values of ‘Sarva Dharma Sambhav’ (equal respect for all religions) and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family). He was born at a time when society was bound by superstition, casteism, and rigid traditions. Through his fearless reformist work, he earned a revered place in history, he said.
Saini said that Sant Kabir boldly challenged social evils across all religions. Saints, sages, prophets, and spiritual masters like him have shown the right path to humanity. Their teachings are the shared heritage of all humankind, and it is our collective responsibility to preserve and propagate this legacy, he said.