India's independence, a glorious history written in blood: Kataria
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Chandigarh: Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria participated in the state-level 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme organised at Tagore Theatre on Thursday and gave a message of patriotism, national unity, and cultural dignity.
The programme started with a handicraft exhibition organised by the department of social justice, department of culture, and department of school education, which transformed the Tagore Theatre complex into a visual form of 'Developed India'. A glimpse of culture, handicrafts, and folk art of various states gave a concrete form to the soul of the country. Apart from this, the presentations given by the students filled the stage with the energy of patriotism.
In his address, Governor Kataria said the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign is not just a symbolic movement but has become a powerful campaign of patriotism, public participation, and national consciousness. He said that this tricolour is a symbol of our identity, our ideals, and our self-respect.
Recalling the great heroes of India's freedom struggle, the governor said, "India's independence is not of a single day, but it is a glorious history written in blood from the spark lit by Mangal Pandey in 1857 to complete independence in 1947."
He recalled the contribution of Madanlal Dhingra, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Subhash Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, and Veer Savarkar and said that their sacrifices returned India's identity. In particular, he described the land of Punjab as the pioneer of the freedom struggle and recalled the pain of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The governor also said that the tragedy of Partition taught us that unity, brotherhood, and tolerance are our greatest strengths. He described the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign as an effort to re-establish this national spirit.
Praising the schools of Chandigarh, the Governor said that the teachers and students here are playing a leading role not only in acquiring knowledge but also in value-building and strengthening the spirit of patriotism.
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