In a deeply symbolic and emotionally resonant ceremony, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini marked the birth anniversary of Baba Lakkhi Shah Vanzara by celebrating the martyrdom, devotion, and legacy of one of Sikh history’s most revered warriors. Speaking at a state-level function in Chandigarh, CM Saini underscored Baba Lakkhi Shah’s unflinching loyalty, spiritual courage, and sacrifice, calling upon citizens to carry forward his teachings as India moves steadfastly toward the vision of a developed and inclusive nation.
During the commemoration at Sant Kabir Kutir, the Chief Minister announced a slew of initiatives to honor Baba Lakkhi Shah’s memory, including the beautification of the historic bawdi (stepwell) located in Ishargarh village of Kurukshetra, a statue installation, and the construction of a community center in his name. An allocation of ₹31 lakh was declared from the Chief Minister’s own fund, with an additional ₹11 lakh each pledged by Cabinet Minister Krishan Lal Panwar and Health Minister Kumari Aarti Singh Rao.
CM Saini further announced that, with community consensus, a road and a major city square in Haryana will soon bear Baba Lakkhi Shah Vanzara’s name—ensuring his contributions are embedded in the state’s living memory. In his address, the Chief Minister paid floral tributes to the martyr’s portrait and expressed gratitude to the Vanjara community, saying that the turban he was ceremonially honored with would forever remind him of his duty to elevate the dignity of the people.
Describing Baba Lakkhi Shah Vanzara as a symbol of unmatched bravery and guru bhakti, the Chief Minister recounted the historic sacrifice of not just the great martyr, but of more than 112 members of his family, who laid down their lives while resisting Mughal tyranny and defending the sanctity of their faith. This, he said, was one of the most powerful testaments to devotion and patriotism in Indian history.
Speaking to the gathered community members, CM Saini acknowledged the Vanjara people as a proud, industrious, and resilient community whose role in trade, national defense, and cultural preservation has long been under-recognized. He added that his government was committed to uplifting such communities through targeted development schemes and efforts to bring every marginalized citizen into the mainstream.
Expanding on the theme of inclusion, CM Saini detailed a range of social welfare initiatives undertaken by the state government, especially for nomadic and economically weaker communities. These included identity cards for nomadic families to ensure their inclusion in state services, distribution of residential plots in cities such as Karnal, Palwal, and Rohtak, and financial assistance under housing and marriage schemes like the Mukhyamantri Shahri Awas Yojana and the Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana. So far, over 15,000 families have received plot allotment letters, while lakhs have benefited from support under schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and Ayushman Bharat-Chirayu Yojana.
CM Saini stressed that the government’s ‘Sant-Mahapurush Vichar Samman Evam Prasar Yojana’ is aimed at ensuring that the wisdom and sacrifices of great men like Baba Lakkhi Shah are passed on to future generations, regardless of caste or creed. He reminded the audience that real history is not made by swords alone but by the enduring power of sacrifice, truth, and courage.
The event also saw the participation of key political and community leaders, including Development and Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, BJP State President Mohan Lal Badauli, State In-Charge Satish Punia, and community leader Jasmer Vanjara. All echoed the Chief Minister’s sentiments, calling for unity, progress, and the sustained celebration of India’s diverse cultural roots.
As the state builds toward its goal of a “Viksit Haryana” within the larger dream of a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, CM Saini urged citizens to find inspiration in Baba Lakkhi Shah Vanzara’s life and adopt his values of service, sacrifice, and courage in their daily lives.
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