Governor quips at absence of Punjab Chief Minister from the ‘At Home’ Ceremony
The Voice of Chandigarh News:
In the ceremonial ‘At-Home’ reception hosted by Banwari Lal Purohit, Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh on the occasion of 77th Independence Day at Punjab Raj Bhavan, the absence of Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann was conspicuously noted by one and all.
In a response to inquiries about the absence of the Chief Minister from the ‘At Home’ ceremony, the Governor in an informal interaction with the media said that invitations for the ‘At Home’ ceremony were extended to various dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Punjab. The Chief Minister’s office duly acknowledged the receipt of the invitation.
The Chief Minister opted not to attend the ‘At Home’ function. His decision is in line with his own discernment; the Chief Minister might have decided to forgo the event perhaps he is afraid the ceremonial canons placed outside the Raj Bhawan, quipped the Governor in a lighthearted manner. (perhaps the reference was to the CM’s speech in Vidhan Sabha the month of June in which he mentioned that canons are installed outside Raj Bhawan to scare people away)
The ‘At Home’ ceremony at Punjab Raj Bhawan serves as an occasion for dignitaries from various walks of life to come together and strengthen ties, celebrating unity and collaboration.
