Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal said that the memorial at Lohgarh in Yamunanagar district of Haryana, will not only immortalize the indomitable courage and sacrifice of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji but will also serve as a centre to showcase the glorious heritage of the Sikh community for future generations and as a hub of Indian culture. He said, this memorial will become a place of faith and inspiration not only for the people of Haryana but also for devotees from across the country and the world.
The Union Minister was addressing a gathering as the Chief Guest at the event organized at Lohgarh on the occasion of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji’s birth anniversary. At the event, the foundation stone for the construction of the Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Memorial and state-of-the-art museum was laid.
After his victory over Sirhind, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur established Lohgarh as his capital and brought relief to farmers by abolishing the feudal system. Banda Singh Bahadur fought bravely against injustice and sacrificed his life for religion and justice. His sacrifice continues to be a source of inspiration for future generations.