Hry min Shruti Choudhry to be chief guest at Pkl I-Day event
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Panchkula: A full dress final rehearsal was held on Thursday at the Parade Ground in Sector-5 for the district-level Independence Day celebrations. Deputy commissioner Monika Gupta hoisted the national flag and inspected the parade during the rehearsal.
She was accompanied by deputy commissioner of police Srishti Gupta on the occasion.
The DC stated that the Independence Day celebrations would be held with grandeur and patriotic fervour. Haryana's minister of women and child development, Shruti Choudhry, will be the chief guest at the district-level function. Highlighting the sacrifices made by the country's brave freedom fighters, the deputy commissioner said their contribution will always be remembered by the nation.
She urged the youth to draw inspiration from these heroes and remain ready to contribute meaningfully to the service of the nation.
She also issued necessary directions to officials of various departments regarding the preparations for the celebration, emphasising cleanliness and beautification of the venue. The final rehearsal included a parade, PT drills, yoga, and cultural performances infused with patriotism.
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Students from various govt and private schools, along with police personnel and NCC cadets, participated in the rehearsal events.
Grand Tiranga Yatra Organised
The Department of Women and Child Development organised a grand Tiranga Yatra (Tricolour March) under the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative at Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School, Sector 26. Dr Poonam Raman, Joint Director of the Department of Women and Child Development, attended the event as the chief guest.
The school principal, Sanjeev Aggarwal, along with over 200 enthusiastic girl students, participated in the march.
As part of the event, a cycle rally was also conducted, during which the students raised inspirational slogans promoting patriotism and the importance of empowering and educating daughters. The entire atmosphere resonated with national pride and social awareness. Through slogans and powerful messages, the students highlighted the importance of education for girls and encouraged each other to become educated and empowered citizens. During the Yatra, all participants took an oath to uphold the pride of the national flag and to illuminate the name of the nation through their education and achievements. The main objective of organising the Tiranga Yatra was to foster a strong sense of patriotism on the occasion of Independence Day while also spreading a positive message in society about the respect and education of girls. The event emphasised that if every individual commits to educating their daughters, every daughter will, in turn, make the nation proud.
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