Haryana CM Saini lays foundation stone of Shri Krishna Kripa Dham in Panchkula
Announces Rs 31 lakh grant
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 15, 2026: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday laid the foundation stone of Shri Krishna Kripa Dham in Panchkula and announced a grant of ₹31 lakh from his discretionary fund for its construction.
He was addressing a state-level function organised on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas and the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Saini said the teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna and the life of Bhagwan Birsa Munda offered lessons in duty, public welfare, self-respect, unity and the protection of land and culture.
He said the proposed Shri Krishna Kripa Dham would serve as a spiritual centre, spreading the values of service, dedication and the teachings of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita among future generations.
The Chief Minister also joined the national-level Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme virtually and listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address.
Gita’s teachings promote duty and patience
Saini said the state government, under the guidance of the Prime Minister and with the contribution of Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, was working to take the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita from Kurukshetra to people across the world.
He said the Gita offered guidance on patience, wisdom and performing one’s duties, particularly at a time when people were increasingly concerned about the future.
Birsa Munda’s contribution remembered
Referring to Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the Chief Minister said the tribal leader had challenged British rule and fought against exploitation and injustice at a young age.
He highlighted Birsa Munda’s contribution to social reform, including his opposition to intoxication, superstition and social evils, as well as his movement for the protection of water, forests and land.
Saini said the tribal leader’s struggle and message of self-respect continued to inspire farmers, tribal communities and young people to stand against injustice.
He also said the Centre had accorded national recognition to Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary by observing November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas since 2021.
Several dignitaries, including Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Maharaj, Kalka MLA Shakti Rani Sharma, former Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta and other public representatives and officials, attended the programme.