Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Punjab Leaders Pay Tributes to Former CM Beant Singh
Punjab leaders gathered in Chandigarh to remember former Chief Minister Beant Singh.
The gathering marked the 31st anniversary of his death.
Beant Singh was killed in August 1995 while he was chief minister.
His grandson, Ravneet Singh Bittu, attended the event.
Bittu said Beant Singh’s work for peace remains inspiring.
The Punjab governor also praised Beant Singh’s courage and dedication.
Leaders made a promise to help make Punjab free from drugs.
They said this would protect young people and strengthen society.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and other leaders paid tributes to former Chief Minister Beant Singh in Chandigarh.
The observance marked Beant Singh’s 31st death anniversary.
Beant Singh was assassinated in August 1995 while serving as Punjab chief minister.
Ravneet Singh Bittu, Beant Singh’s grandson, said his sacrifice for peace continues to inspire Punjab.
Leaders took a pledge to work toward making Punjab a drug-free state.
- Who
- Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Ravneet Singh Bittu, and other leaders paid tribute to former Chief Minister Beant Singh.
- What
- Leaders commemorated Beant Singh’s 31st death anniversary and pledged to work toward a drug-free Punjab.
- When
- Monday, August 31; the report does not specify the year.
- Where
- Chandigarh, Punjab.
- Why
- They honored Beant Singh’s sacrifice for peace and stability in Punjab and pledged to protect the state’s youth from drugs.
- Occasion
- Beant Singh’s 31st death anniversary
- Former office
- Chief Minister of Punjab
- Death
- Beant Singh was assassinated in August 1995
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Drug-free pledge
- Leaders pledged to make Punjab a drug-free state
- Governor present
- Gulab Chand Kataria
- Family representative
- Ravneet Singh Bittu, Beant Singh’s grandson