Hoshiarpur Sets Example in Fitness and Environmental Awareness/Minister Aman Arora**

 ***Hoshiarpur Sets Example in Fitness and Environmental Awareness/Minister Aman Arora**

 

***Over 5,000 Join Family Walk Dedicated to Legendary Athlete Fauja Singh***

Hoshiarpur/Daljeet Ajnoha/Nov.2

Hoshiarpur witnessed a vibrant display of unity, fitness, and environmental consciousness on Sunday as more than 5,000 participants took part in the Family Walk event held at the Lajwanti Multipurpose Stadium. The event was organized by Sachdeva Stocks and Fit Bikers Club in collaboration with the district administration and was dedicated to the memory of late athlete Fauja Singh.

****Minister Flags Off the Event***

Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora inaugurated the walk by waving the flag, marking the beginning of an event that blended fitness, environmental care, and a strong message against drug abuse.Among the dignitaries in attendance were Cabinet Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, Member of Parliament Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal, MLAs Bram Shankar Jimpa and Jasvir Singh Raja Gill, and actor-politician Gurpreet Ghuggi, who joined as special guests.

***A Celebration of Health and UnitySpeaking on the occasion***

Minister Aman Arora said that community-driven events like the Family Walk inspire people to adopt healthy lifestyles while strengthening social bonds. He highlighted that participation from individuals as young as six months old to seniors aged 91 reflected society’s growing awareness and collective commitment toward health and sustainability.“The enthusiasm of Hoshiarpur’s citizens shows that the district is moving determinedly towards building a drug-free and plastic-free society,” the minister said. He extended gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and organizers for making the event successful, expressing hope that such initiatives would further Punjab’s mission of a healthier and cleaner state.

****Leaders Laud Community Spirit

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Cabinet Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, MP Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal, and MLAs Bram Shankar Jimpa and Jasvir Singh Raja Gill, along with Gurpreet Ghuggi, expressed delight at the event’s grand success. They noted that the overwhelming participation of over 5,000 people showcased not only communal unity but also a growing commitment to fitness and environmental conservation.They congratulated all participants, reaffirming that such events would play a vital role in advancing the Punjab government's campaigns for a drug-free and plastic-free state.

***The 5-Kilometer Route and Community Participation***

Fit Bikers Club President Parmjeet Sachdeva shared that the 5-kilometer-long walk started from Roshan Ground and passed through Balbir Colony, Bhagwan Mahavir Bridge, and Tanda Chowk before concluding at Lajwanti Stadium. He added that families representing three generations walked together, making the event a memorable community celebration.Participants were provided with free T-shirts, medals, certificates, and refreshments.

***Dignitaries in Attendance***

The event also saw the presence of Mayor Surinder Kumar, SSP Sandeep Kumar Malik, Market Committee Chairman Jaspal Singh Chechi, SDM Gursimranjeet Kaur, Satwant Singh Sian, Naib Tehsildar Hridayveer Singh, District Sports Officer Gurpreet Singh, Ranveer Sachdeva, Uttam Singh Sabi, Gurmel Singh, Tarlochan Singh, Sagar Saini, Rohit Bassi, Sanjeev Sohl, Saurabh Sharma, Daulat Singh, Onkar Singh Chabbewal, Gurvinder Singh, Ajnyapal Singh Sahni, and Pramod Sharma, among others.