The Muslim-majority town which has just been declared a district has rejected Yogi Adityanath’s comment that its elevation was an example of religious politics.
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, May 14
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday announced Malerkotla, a Muslim-dominated area, would be the 23rd district of the state.
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Express News Service
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday announced that Malerkotla, a Muslim-dominated area, would be the 23rd district of the state.
He made these announcements during the state-level celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr , held virtually in view of the pandemic situation.
Malerkotla was established in 1454 by Sheikh Sadruddin-i-Jahan of Afghanistan. Subsequently, the State of Malerkotla was established in 1657 by Bayazid Khan. It was later merged with other nearby Princely States to create the state of Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU).
During the reorganisation of states in 1956, the territory of the erstwhile state of Malerkotla became part of the State of Punjab.
Malerkotla declared as the newest district
ANI
14 May 2021, 22:18 GMT+10
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], 14 May (ANI): Malerkotla is the newest district of Punjab, said Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh in an announcement on the occasion of Eid Ul Fitr.
The CM tweeted, Happy to share that on the auspicious occasion of EidUlFitr, my Govt has announced Malerkotla as the newest district. The 23rd district holds huge historical significance. Have ordered to immediately locate suitable site for district administrative complex. According to a report by Punjab Government, initially, the sub-divisions of Malerkotla and Ahmedgarh, as well as the sub-tehsil of Amargarh, would be included in the newly created district. The process of bringing villages under the jurisdiction of Malerkotla district would begin later, after the conclusion of the census operations.