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Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that everyone is feeling delighted after witnessing the performances of singers and artists at Subhash Park in Ambala, but he himself is the happiest, as his vision of creating an open-air theatre in the heart of the city is becoming a reality. He said that he always wanted the people of his city to laugh, dance, and sing. Merely lamenting achieves nothing. Quoting a principle, he said, “Those who weep lose, while those who sing gain.”
Sh. Anil Vij was addressing the gathering this evening as the Chief Guest at the musical programme ‘Sur Aradhna’, organized by the Sada Bahaar Sangeet Premi Group at the Open-Air Theatre in Subhash Park, Ambala Cantonment.
The Energy Minister said that music, with its melody and rhythm, is a universal language that touches the soul and has the power to communicate directly with the heart. That is why composers create music through rhythm and melody. Songs sung within the framework of the seven musical notes deeply connect with people. He expressed confidence that talented singers from Ambala would one day reach Mumbai. He said that everyone possesses talent, but without the right platform, talent remains unrecognized. If one lacks ability, opportunities alone cannot ensure success; however, when talent is matched with opportunity, success is inevitable.
Sh. Vij further said that similar to the Subhash Park Open-Air Theatre, another open-air theatre with a seating capacity of 2,500 has been constructed at the Shaheed Smarak, enabling artists not only from Ambala Cantonment but from across India to perform there. The venue has been beautifully designed, featuring a lake in front of the stage with fountains, where films will be screened on water fountains and lotus-shaped displays. He added that letters have been sent to all Indian states inviting them to celebrate their state foundation days at the Ambala Shaheed Smarak, so that people can experience the cultural essence of the entire country in Ambala itself.
Energy Minister said that the programme gave him immense happiness and that hard work is yielding results, with efforts now bearing flowers and fruit. After the programme, Sh. Anil Vij also honored the artists by presenting them with awards. Earlier, upon his arrival at the venue, he was warmly welcomed by the organizers, the Sada Bahaar Group. On the occasion, Councillor Naresh Dhawan, Shivaji Kakran, Shyam Sundar Arora, Mahesh Aggarwal, Anil Bahl Pappu, Deepak Bhasin, Suman Jain and others were present.