Newly appointed Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore today paid obeisance at Golden temple, Durgiana Mandir and visited Wagah border along with his family.
Badnore, who is also the Administrator of Chandigarh, offered floral tributes at the historic Jallianwala Bagh on his maiden visit to the city after taking oath as Governor yesterday in Chandigarh.
He took the full round of 'parikarma' around the Golden temple.
After paying obeisance inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Golden temple, he was honoured in the Information Office of the temple.
The SGPC secretary presented him a shawl, a model of Golden Temple and a set of religious books.
Talking to media, Badnore said that it was a thanks giving visit to the holy place and to obtain the blessings of Almighty so that he could discharge his responsibilities according to the rules assigned by the Constitution of India for the Governor.
Sharing his experience of visit, Badnore said that the place (Golden temple) transcends man to a higher pedestal, makes him more spiritual and less mundane and he comes out with purified heart and soul.
Replying to a query regarding his future plans for Punjab, the Governor said that Punjab is one of the most important states of the country as it produces a large share of food grains and farmers of the state have the grit, determination and capacity to produce enough food grains for the entire Asia.
So, he would take stock of the conditions prevalent in the state and as the Governor and in his personal capacity will put in his utmost for the betterment of Punjab and Punjabis.
The Governor along with his wife visited the historic Jallianwala Bagh and placed floral wreaths at the Flame of Liberty.
Later, Badnore paid obeisance at Durgiana Temple and was honoured by the members of the Durgiana Trust.
Later, the Governor along with his family visited Wagah border.
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