Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hoisted the national flag today at Raj Bhavan to celebrate the 75th Independence Day of the country.
Paying rich tribute to the martyrs, the Governor said that our brave sons made supreme sacrifices to protect the borders besides maintaining the unity and integrity of the country. He said the Independence day gives us an opportunity to introspect how we could contribute for the development of the country.
“By adopting our rich culture, high traditions and moral values, we should contribute to make the country a world leader and realize the dream of a new India. Only then we will be able to fulfil the dreams of freedom of the martyrs in a true sense”, said the Governor.
He wished for the progress and all-round development of the State and said that we all take a pledge that with devotion and commitment, we would discharge our duty for the progress of the nation and the State.