CM KCR Asks Officials to Organize Slew of Programs for 75th Independence Day for 15 Days

Hyderabad, July 24 (Maxim News): On the eve of 75th India Independence Day celebrations, the State government has decided to celebrate ‘Swatantra Bharatha Vajrotsava Dwi saptaham’ for two weeks, seven days before and seven days after the Independence Day.

Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has instructed the officials concerned to organize a slew of programs emphasizing patriotism and educate the new generations about freedom fighters, their sacrifices and the fruits of freedom struggle enjoying the country.

He instructed the officials to organize door-to-door flag hoisting, sports events, essay writing, elocution competition, Kavi Sammelan (gathering of poets) and cultural programs to infuse nationalism. The Chief Minister said.

Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao said the diamond jubilee celebrations will be conducted for seven days before and after the Independence Day on August 15. In all, the celebrations will be held for 15 days. The Chief Minister held a high-level review on conducting the “Swatantra Bharatha Vajrotsava Dwisaptaham’ a two-week diamond jubilee Independence Day celebrations at Pragati Bhavan.

Speaking on the occasion, KCR said “The present generation should acquaint knowledge about the freedom struggle, sacrifices, the then national leaders and martyrs in the struggle. The independent India achieved many milestones in the 75 years. India is flourishing as the biggest democratic country in the world. India should be moulded qualitatively as dreamt by the freedom fighters and authors of the Constitution. Every citizen has the responsibility to safeguard the democratic, secular and federal spirit.

The Independent India is thriving in unity in the diversity by respecting multi cultures, languages and traditions. The cultural lifestyle in India is unique in the world.

Unlike the last generation, present youth are not exhibiting patriotism and their emotions due to increasing technology and work pressure.

The present situation needs to be reviewed. At this juncture, every Telangana citizen should take part in the diamond jubilee celebrations of Independence Day from village to town level and spread the message of India’s glory as One India”, the Chief Minister said. (Maxim News)

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