Master Tara Singh memorial to come up in Amritsar: Sidhu

The holy city would soon see a memorial dedicated to great leader Master Tara Singh come up, which would imbue future generations with a sense of sacrifice for the sake of the country, Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said here today.
Addressing an event here, the Local Government, Tourism and Cultural Affairs minister said the memorial would be constructed at a place chosen by the family members of the great leader.
Selfless leaders like Master Tara Singh will continue to rule the hearts of the people, he said.
Master Tara Singh always put the interests of "Panth" over and above his own, Sidhu said as he thanked Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.

He said Master Tara Singh rose above the confines of party politics to devote his life to the country.
The Congress leader also exhorted the youth to follow the ideals of Bhagat Singh.
Sidhu also said that the chief minister is committed to eradicating the menace of drugs from the sacred soil of Punjab and those indulging in this trade would be acted against.
On the occasion, Dr Jaspreet Kaur, a relative of Master Tara Singh, spoke about the contribution of the great leader.