Independence Day was celebrated with flag-hoisting ceremonies throughout Punjab, Haryana and their frequent capital, Chandigarh, on Saturday.
Punjab Governor and Union Territory Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria hoisted the nationwide flag at Chandigarh, whereas Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh hoisted the nationwide flag in Yamunanagar.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hoisted the nationwide flag at a state-level perform in Ferozepur and his Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini unfurled the tricolour in Hansi.
Tight safety preparations have been made within the two states for Independence Day occasions.
Delivering his deal with on the event of the eightieth Independence Day at a state-level perform in Ferozepur, Mann remembered the contribution of martyrs, together with freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
The chief minister highlighted his authorities’s work previously four-and-a-half-years.
Underneath the ‘Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna’, he mentioned ladies from the overall class obtain Rs 1,000 per 30 days, whereas these belonging to the Scheduled Castes get Rs 1,500.
Mann mentioned up to now 74.59 lakh ladies have been registered beneath the monetary help scheme. “A sum of Rs 2,274 crore has been transferred to the account of 65.62 lakh ladies,” he mentioned, asking others to register for this scheme.
On the ‘Mukh Mantri Tirath Yojna’, Mann mentioned over 4 lakh pilgrims have visited numerous spiritual locations, together with Sri Anandpur Sahib, Mata Naina Devi, Haridwar and Rishikesh.
He additional mentioned a sum of Rs 100 crore has been earmarked for year-long celebrations of the 650th ‘Parkash Purab’ of Guru Ravidas.
He mentioned 1,100 ‘Aam Aadmi Clinics’ are operational in Punjab and round 5.25 crore sufferers availed free medical remedy at these clinics.
Highlighting Punjab’s “transformation” in schooling, Mann mentioned that in 2021, Punjab was at quantity 27 in major schooling, however immediately it’s at primary, surpassing Kerala and different states.
Pointing to the efficiency of government-school college students, he mentioned that in 2021, solely 80 government-school college students had cleared the Nationwide Eligibility-cum-Entrance Check examination. In 2026, this quantity elevated practically 11 instances to 882, Mann mentioned.
The chief minister additional mentioned that over 69,000 authorities jobs have been given “in a totally clear method”.
Warning forces inimical to peace and mutual brotherhood in Punjab, Mann mentioned something can germinate on the state’s fertile soil, however seeds of hatred can by no means develop on it.
Punjab Chief Secretary Okay A P Sinha and Director Normal of Police Gaurav Yadav have been additionally current on the ceremony.
Haryana CM Nayab Saini prolonged greetings on the nation’s eightieth Independence Day throughout an occasion in Hansi.
Tributes have been paid to freedom fighters who performed a significant position within the Independence wrestle.
College students of various academic establishments offered PT reveals and vibrant cultural performances, showcasing wealthy tradition and heritage.
