Haryana Celebrates 60 Years as President Joins Hira Jayanti Event

Haryana is marking 60 years of statehood with a major event in Kurukshetra on Haryana Diwas, and President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest. The programme combines the Hira Jayanti celebrations with a centenary observance at Gurukul Kurukshetra.

The President reached Ambala late on October 31. Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini welcomed her on arrival.

Chief Minister Saini expressed his gratitude on X, calling the President's participation in the 60th foundation day of Haryana a source of honour and joy for all residents of the state.

The visit starts with worship at the ancient Shakti Peeth, Shri Bhadrakali Temple. The President will then join the state-level Haryana Diwas programme at the Srimad Bhagavad Gita Sadan of Kurukshetra University.

A special exhibition on the state's six-decade development journey will be inaugurated during the programme. Since Haryana was formed in 1966, the state has achieved notable milestones in agriculture, sports, industry, education, healthcare, women's empowerment and cultural heritage. The exhibition will display these achievements.

About 2,000 people from various walks of life are expected to attend. They include youth, women, public representatives, farmers, government scheme beneficiaries, sportspersons, entrepreneurs, artists and health workers.

Later, the President will attend the 114th annual festival of Gurukul Kurukshetra as chief guest. The festival will also commemorate the centenary of the sacrifice of freedom fighter Swami Shraddhanand.