By 121 News Reporter
Chandigarh 13th January: -- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh celebrated 'Lohri' at Dussehra Ground, Sector 40, here today evening. Sh. Pawan Kumar Bansal, Member Parliament, UT, Chandigarh was the chief guest on the occassion. Dignitaries among Harphool Chander Kalyan, Mayor, Rajiv Gupta, Joint Commissioner, Mr. Mukesh Anand, S.E. B&R, other councillors of Municipal Corporation and senior leaders of Chandigarh were also present on the occassion. But it seems that the functios was totally of Congress party, as no councillors of BJP-Akali & BSP were seen in the function.
During the function Chief Guest and other dignitaries Lighted the "Lohri bonfire" and distributed ceremonial sweets among the masses.Famous singer of traditional Punjabi touch, Shaminder Shammi and Miss Baljit Jyoti and other artists presented punjabi ritual lohri songs. The Punjabi bhangra and Giddha with Punjabi cultural set up charkha, madhani, khunde, saap, kato, chimte etc. were performed. Peoples gathered on the occasion enjoyed the moment and also appreciated arrangements made by MC Chamdigarh to celebrate this auspicious Festival in their area.
While addressing the gathering he appreciated the initiative of Municipal Corporation chandigarh for celebrating Lohri for a special cause on theme 'say no to violence and crime against women and girl child'. He said that every men should respect women and girls and requested to stop violence against them in their own houses.
Mrs. Gurbax Rawat, Chairperson, Arts, Culture and Sports committee, MC stressed the need of celebrating every function dedicating to the Girl child.During his address he requested public to understand the emotions of women and girls.
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