FAREWELL SPEECH OF OUTGOING GOVERNOR PUNJAB AND
ADMINISTRATOR UT CHANDIGARH SH V.P.SINGH BADNORE
National Tele24 News
Vinay Kumar Sharma
Chandigarh
"I don't wish to make a long speech today but would
like to recall coming here 5 years ago, I also recall that there was a heavy
downpour at my swearing-in ceremony and everybody got wet. All the
dignitaries and guests were so wet that they had to leave the function and
could not even have the high tea which was organised. But that seemed to be
very auspicious. Although we all got wet but it was an unusual and
unexpected rain that gave me a great start. Five years ago I hardly knew anyone
in Chandigarh and Punjab but I think now I can definitely claim to know lots of
people in Chandigarh and Punjab but also richer with many good friends here. Five
years is a long time in one's lifetime and my 5 years in Chandigarh and Punjab
are not only memorable but have been glorious for me. As I relinquish
office, my association with you all comes to an end but yes, of course with a
little tinge of sadness and a rainbow of memories that I will be taking along,
leaving this magnificent city beautiful. In my journey of 5 years the last
2 years were very trying and challenging for the entire world and Chandigarh
and Punjab were no exceptions. Together we faced many difficult moments but
with the Grace of the Almighty we sailed through. I must say it was a good
teamwork. The real concept of Tri City was virtually seen during this Covid
crisis, I am happy that I was a part of that. I don't want to go into the
development side of my tenure, whatever I achieved and whatever I could not
achieve, I leave that to you to judge. As development is a continuous
affair...it doesn’t stop...there is always a scope for more. I am thankful to Hon'ble
Prime Minister Shri Narender Modi and Home Minister Shri Amit Shah for having
given me an opportunity to serve the state of Punjab, the land of saints and
sages. He could have put me
anywhere, in any of the smaller or larger states but sending me to Punjab, a
border state that too along with UT Chandigarh, meant a lot to me. I feel
privileged & blessed to have been in Punjab especially at the auspicious
occasions of celebrations of the 550th Pakash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
& 400th Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and 350th Parkash Parv of
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji which taught me the valuable lesson of Nam Japo, Kirt
Karo and Wand Chakko and remain in CHARDI KALA during my years ahead and wish
you all the same. I would like to acknowledge my deep gratitude and
appreciation to each of my officers and staff at Punjab Raj Bhavan and
Chandigarh Administration and Punjab Government officers for having worked with
me day and night with passion and commitment giving me full support. I owe you
all for my unblemished tenure as the Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT
Chandigarh. I want to thank the people of Punjab and Chandigarh for
generously showering love and blessings and also bestowing faith in me during
my extremely memorable and fulfilling term. With all humility at my command,
with a sense of gratitude and a prayer in my heart, I take leave of you. I am
leaving with a sense of fulfillment and happiness of having served the people
of this state through this institution to the best of my ability."
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