Patiala, October 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab affairs in-charge and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia paid obeisance at the historic Mata Shri Kali Devi Temple in Patiala on the first day of Ashwin Navratri, seeking the blessings of Mata Rani. He was accompanied by Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh, Patiala MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli, Mayor Kundan Gogia and members of the temple’s advisory committee.
During the visit, Sisodia joined the AAP leaders in performing havan and puja and offered prayers before Mata Rani. Extending Navratri greetings to devotees, he prayed for the happiness, prosperity, peace and progress of the people across the country.
Sisodia also unfurled the newly installed religious flag at the temple along with Dr Balbir Singh and other party leaders. Later, he participated in Kanya Pujan at the newly constructed langar hall and served langar to devotees.
During the visit, Sisodia also prayed for Bhagwant Singh Mann to become Chief Minister once again. He expressed hope that the AAP would return to power in the upcoming elections and that the efforts of party leaders would bear fruit.
Speaking about the ongoing construction and renovation work at the temple, Sisodia said, “It is a matter of good fortune for the Aam Aadmi Party that Maa Kali has given our government the opportunity to serve in the renovation of this sacred temple.”
He said the temple would take on an even more magnificent appearance in the coming days. Describing it as a Siddh Peeth, Sisodia noted that devotees from across the country visit the shrine to pay their respects. He added that the Punjab Government would make every possible arrangement to facilitate their visits.
Addressing the media, Sisodia criticised the BJP-led Central Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and prayed that Mata Rani would bless the government with wisdom.
Demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, Sisodia alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained in government but had lost the support of the people. He also alleged that institutions such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Election Commission and the Enforcement Directorate were being used to advance political interests and influence electoral outcomes.
Temple committee member CA Ajay Alipuria said that despite heavy rainfall, devotees had been able to enjoy the newly constructed building and the new corridor developed around the temple’s sacred pond. He added that visitors had appreciated the pace of renovation work being carried out by the government.
Those present included Mahesh Mittal, Chairman of the temple’s Advisory Managing Committee; CA Ajay Alipuria; Dr Raj Kumar Gupta; Sanjay Singla; AAP district president Navaldeep Singh; Deputy Commissioner Dr Himanshu Aggarwal; Additional Deputy Commissioner Anuprita Johal; and other prominent personalities.
A large number of devotees attended the religious gathering and sought the blessings of Mata Rani.
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