KURUKSHETRA, April 21: — Over 27 legal professionals from 13 countries participating in the 36th International Training Programme in Legislative Drafting explored cultural and spiritual landmarks in Kurukshetra on Sunday, engaging in a day-long immersion into India’s historic legacy.
The visit was part of a larger programme hosted by the Parliamentary Democracy Research and Training Institute of the Lok Sabha, with participants from Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Honduras, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Maldives, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The delegation began their cultural tour at the Kurukshetra University heritage museum before proceeding to the tomb of Sheikh Chehli. They later visited the Gita Gyan Sansthanam, where they witnessed a depiction of Lord Krishna’s virat swaroop and engaged with the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
Officials noted the tour offered “a meaningful understanding of India’s deep-rooted spiritual traditions and historical identity.”
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, along with Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan and former Minister of State Subhash Sudha, felicitated the delegates during a cultural event. “We welcome the world to Kurukshetra, the land of the Gita,” Saini said, addressing the gathering.
Later in the day, during a public programme in Palwa village of Jind district, Saini urged citizens to stand with the state’s campaign against drug addiction. “The government is actively carrying out a statewide de-addiction campaign. As part of this, a cyclothon is being held to spread awareness,” he said.
Saini also addressed recent weather-related destruction across Haryana, announcing that the state has initiated a formal assessment. Speaking at an event hosted by the district administration and the Kurukshetra Development Board at Brahmasarovar Aarti Sthal, the chief minister said, “Orders were issued two days ago for officials to assess the storm damage. They’ve been asked to submit reports promptly and look into the causes of fire incidents in standing crops.”
He confirmed that appropriate actions would be taken based on the findings: “The government will make necessary decisions once the assessment is complete.”
