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Kurukshetra: ₹98-lakh Maharaja Shoorsaini statue unveiled in Ladwa

Kurukshetra, Oct 20 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday inaugurated a statue of Maharaja Shoorsaini at Ladwa in Kurukshetra district, with the Urban Local Bodies Department spending approximately ₹98 lakh on the project.
The statue has been installed on the Kurukshetra-Yamunanagar road, while the surrounding site has been developed with lighting, landscaping and a park.
Maharaja Shoorsaini Chowk has also been developed as a model intersection, adding a new landmark to the town.
Describing Maharaja Shoorsaini as a great warrior, an able administrator and a just ruler, Saini said his life represented the values of courage, justice, truth and public service. He said the ruler had undertaken several works for public welfare during his reign and set an example of good governance.
The Chief Minister said the statue would serve as a reminder of the region’s historical and cultural heritage and inspire younger generations to follow the ideals associated with Maharaja Shoorsaini.
Saini said the state government was working to preserve the legacy of eminent personalities through statues, memorials and dedicated buildings across Haryana.
He also highlighted the contribution of the Saini community to the development of the state and the country.
The Chief Minister assured that development works in Ladwa would continue, with emphasis on roads, sanitation, drinking water, education and healthcare. He congratulated the Ladwa Municipal Committee and the Urban Local Bodies Department on completing the project.
Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena, Chairman Gurnam Saini, Ladwa Municipal Committee Chairperson Sakshi Khurana, Chairman Dr. Ganesh Dutt, councillors, representatives of social organisations and other prominent citizens attended the inauguration.
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