Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi Saturday visited the revered shrine of Data GanjBakhsh Ali Hajveri to inspect and evaluate the ongoing expansion project.
According to the report, during his visit, Chief Minister Naqvi actively witnessed the expansion work on the mausoleum premises. Expressing a commitment to the completion of the expansion project in time, the CM issued directives for the timely fulfillment of the upgrades. He was briefed on the progress of the upgradation project and discussed its significance in enhancing the experience for visitors. In a related meeting at Hajvery Hall, Hazrat Data, Naqvi chaired a session discussing the progress of the upgradation projects for the nine shrines of the Punjab province.
The meeting also witnessed a unanimous decision to establish a tourist trail connecting the shrines of Hazrat Jalal-ud-Din Bukhari and other revered figures in Uch Sharif.
The participants also reviewed the upgradation of Baba Bullay Shah, Hazrat Musa Pak, Baba Farid, Shah Shams Tabriz, and other shrines.
The CM also issued a directive to vacate land around the Data Darbar and submit a report. Naqvi emphasized the need to maintain the authenticity of the shrine’s sanctity and cleanliness, directing the relocation of offices from within the Data Darbar complex, the expansion of the basement, and the renovation of the Qawwali hall.
In a bid to facilitate devotees, Mohsin Naqvi also instructed arrangements for a 24-hour Langar Khana at Data Darbar. He highlighted the importance of preserving the original condition of the shrine’s sanctum sanctorum. Later, Mohsin Naqvi laid a chadar, placed flowers, and offered prayers at the shrine. He extended prayers for the country’s safety, security, prosperity, and also made special supplications for the freedom of oppressed Palestinians and Kashmiris.
The upgradation of the shrines, including Data Ganj Bakhsh’s mausoleum, is being carried out in collaboration with the Medina Foundation, aiming to enhance the facilities for visitors. The expansion projects are expected to increase the capacity for pilgrims from 3,000 to 5,000 around the mausoleum complex.
The visit was attended by provincial ministers, officials from the Medina Foundation, senior members of the Revenue Board, and other relevant authorities.
