The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Prof Kaptan Singh Solanki on Saturday visited Rock Garden to pay homage to Late Sh Nek Chand, the creator of Rock Garden at Chandigarh.
Chandigarh, June 13, 2015: The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Prof Kaptan Singh Solanki today visited Rock Garden to pay homage to Late Sh Nek Chand, the creator of Rock Garden.
Prof Solanki paid floral tribute to the departed soul and expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the mourning family members.
Remembering Late Sh. Nek Chand as a revolutionary creator, Prof. Solanki wrote a message mentioning that Chandigarh is known by the name of Rock Garden and Rock Garden is known by the name of Mr. Nek Chand. This creation has left a huge impact in the history of Chandigarh and would always be remembered by all. I express my deepest condolences on the demise of such a great craftsman and human being.
Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included Mr. M.P. Singh, Principal Secretary and other senior civil and police officers of Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana.
Earlier, on Friday, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Mr. Nek Chand, the Creator of Rock Garden.
In a condolence message, Prof. Solanki said Nek Chand would be long remembered for his artistic creation.
Describing Mr. Nek Chand a great sculpture and craftsman for which he was honoured with Padamshri award, Prof. Solanki expressed his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul.
Date:
Saturday, June 13, 2015