PHAGWARA: Rajya Sabha member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has attributed the recent devastating floods in Punjab and other northern states to human interference with nature. Speaking at an event in Sirsa to mark the birth anniversary of Bhai Ghaniya Ji, he warned that continuous heavy rainfall, exacerbated by climate change, is causing large-scale destruction.
“Global climate changes are proving dangerous for the planet. Without reducing global warming, we cannot control climate change, ” Sant Seechewal said. He urged large-scale tree plantation and proper care of forests as an essential step toward environmental restoration.
He lauded the efforts of Bhai Gurvinder Singh, who has developed a half-acre forest in Sirsa that has become a nesting ground for birds. “Planting more trees will naturally bring back species that have vanished, ” Sant Seechewal added.
The event was attended by dignitaries including Satguru Uday Singh, head of the Namdhari sect, the former Governor of Odisha, and several other prominent personalities. Sant Seechewal, along with other notable attendees, was honored by the institution for their contributions to society and the environment.