India celebrates India @ 75th with vim and vigor

New Delhi: Celebrations and announcements marked the 75th Independence Day of the country. On the occasion, leaders from different parts of the country acknowledged the sacrifices and efforts of the people who fought for India’s freedom from British rule.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unfurled the tricolor at the Secretariat here. In his speech, Kejriwal underlined the efforts of health workers in combating the ongoing pandemic.

“Delhi government stands with all those families who lost their earners in this time of crisis. The government has made schemes for our frontline workers,” said Kejriwal.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren hoisted the tricolor at Morabadi ground of Ranchi, while Governor, Ramesh Bais unfurled the national flag at second capital Dumka.

The Independence Day in the state was observed considering the Covid protocol and senior citizens were appealed to stay home and watch the program on television.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his speech after hoisting the tricolor at the Central Stadium here said that the state government would protect constitutional values and equality for all would be the motto of the state government.

He said that secularism, socialist outlook, and unity in diversity are the strengths that the constitution bestowed upon the people of the nation.

Hoisting the national flag on the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, Karnataka Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai said that time-bound implementation of programmes and projects, and quick response to people’s problems are his priority.

Bommai announced 11 special programmes to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Indian Independence. The ‘Amrith’ programmes are focused on achieving holistic development of society in the state.

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi unfurled the national tricolor at the party headquarters in Delhi on the Independence Day. The flag hoisting ceremony was attended by many senior leaders, including former party president Rahul Gandhi.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced an increase in pension for freedom fighters and their family pension to mark the 75th Independence Day.

Unfurling the national flag from the ramparts of Fort St George for the first time, Stalin thanked the people for giving him the opportunity.

On the occasion of 75th Independence day, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced to provide smart health cards to 3.5 crore people in the state under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY).

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