CURATED BY – SUSHIL SONI | CITYCHIEFNEWS

Anuppur, State Minister for Forest and Environment, Madhya Pradesh Government and Minister in charge of Anuppur district, Shri Dilip Ahirwar, while extending hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the district on the 76th Republic Day of the Republic of India, said that we all should contribute to the creation of a self-reliant country and state by joining the people and the system in accordance with the glory of Indian civilization and culture. Every citizen should contribute to the progress and development of Madhya Pradesh. Today, the feeling of patriotism and pride for the country is getting stronger in the minds of the people of the nation. He said that on the anniversary of Republic Day, humble tribute to the martyred patriots and known-unknown fighters for the freedom of the nation. Today is also the day to express gratitude to the makers of the Constitution. Minister of State for Forest and Environment, Madhya Pradesh Government and Minister in charge of Anuppur district, Shri Dilip Ahirwar saluted the grand parade by saluting the flag at the district level main function organized in Anuppur on Republic Day and addressed the people of the district.

Minister in charge took the salute of the parade

Minister of State for Forest and Environment, Madhya Pradesh Government and Minister in charge of Anuppur district, Shri Dilip Ahirwar saluted the parade by saluting the flag in the premises of Government Utkrisht Uchchtar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Anuppur on the occasion of the 76th sacred national festival Republic Day celebration. The police band played the tune of the national anthem. Chief guest Minister Shri Dilip Ahirwar, Collector Shri Harshal Pancholi and Superintendent of Police Shri Moti Ur Rahman and Parade Commander Subedar Shri Vinod Dubey inspected the parade in an open vehicle. After that, the Chief Guest of the ceremony, Minister Shri Dilip Ahirwar read out the message of Madhya Pradesh Government Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav addressed to the citizens and the Chief Guest released tricolor balloons in the open sky as a symbol of peace.

Various teams saluted the national flag by marching past

In the main ceremony, Special Armed Force 10th Corps (S.A.F.), District Police Force (Men), District Police Force (Women), District Home Guard Force, N.C.C. Senior Tulsi Mahavidyalaya Anuppur, N.C.C. Junior Government Excellent Higher Secondary School Anuppur, Junior Scout Guide Government Model Higher Secondary School Anuppur, Senior Scout Government Excellent Higher Secondary School Anuppur, Scout Guide Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Red Cross Government Boys Higher Secondary School Anuppur, Scout Guide Saraswati Higher Secondary School Anuppur and Shaurya Dal of Women and Child Development Department marched past and saluted the national flag. The armed teams of the parade fired celebratory shots in three phases. The police band played the tune of the national anthem Jana-Gana-Man along with other patriotic songs. In the senior category parade, District Police Force (Women) Platoon Commander Sub Inspector Mrs. Savita Lakra got first place, District Police Force (Men) Platoon Commander Sub Inspector Mr. Trilok Singh Walre got second place and Special Armed Force 10th Battalion (SAF) Platoon Commander Assistant Sub Inspector Mr. Bir Singh Parmar got third place. Similarly, Parade Commander Mr. Vinod Dubey got first place and Second in Commander Sub Inspector Mr. Anurag Awasthi got second place. In the Police Band, Mr. Arvind Kumar was honored with a certificate and shield. Similarly, in the junior category parade, Scout Guide Saraswati Uchchtar Madhyamik Vidyalay Anuppur Platoon Commander Mr. Aniket Kumar Naik got first place, Scout Guide Government Girls Uchchtar Madhyamik Vidyalay Ms. Priya Singh got second place and Women and Child Development's Shaurya Dal's Platoon Commander Ms. Anjali Chaurasia got third place. The Minister-in-Charge honoured police officers and personnel for outstanding service, meritorious service and bravery.

Family members of martyrs and democracy fighters were honored

In the district level function organized on the occasion of Republic Day, Chief Guest, Minister of State for Forest and Environment, Madhya Pradesh Government and Minister in charge of Anuppur district, Shri Dilip Ahirwar honored the family members of martyrs and democracy fighters who attained martyrdom in the service of the country by giving them shawls and coconuts.

Citizens celebrated Republic Day in the color of patriotism

Citizens celebrated the 76th sacred national festival Republic Day in a dignified manner, enthusiastically and in the color of patriotism in Anuppur district. The sound of melodious songs filled with patriotism was resonating since morning. From the district headquarters to the villages, a sense of duty towards the tricolor was seen. The festival of Republic Day is an opportunity to commit to building a developed India by taking inspiration from the indomitable valor, courage, sacrifice and self-denial of the freedom fighters. The national anthem Jana Gana Mana was sung in a dignified manner along with flag salutation.

In the Republic Day celebrations, State Coal Development Authority Chairman (Cabinet Minister rank) Shri Ramlal Rautela, former Vice President of Vindhya Development Authority Shri Ramdas Puri, Collector Shri Harshal Pancholi, Superintendent of Police Shri Moti Ur Rahman, District Panchayat President Smt. Preeti Singh, District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Shri Tanmay Vashisht Sharma, Additional Collector Shri Dilip Pandey, District Panchayat Vice President Smt. Parvati Rathore, Municipality President Smt. Anjulika Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police Shri Israr Mansuri, former District President Pushprajgarh Shri Heera Singh Shyam, family members of martyrs, democracy fighter Shri Moolchand Agarwal, Shri Chandrashekhar Chaturvedi along with other public representatives, officers, dignitaries and women, students and representatives of print and electronic media were present.