cong history full of great sacrifices: Maken
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Maken said the history of the Congress party has been that of the history of great sacrifices and the Congress leaders made many sacrifices to uphold the "aan-baan aur shaan" of the Tricolour, even if they had to sacrifice their lives for that. He was speaking at the flag-hoisting ceremony at the DPCC office. Ajay Maken said that India attained fast development during the last 70 years, whether it was the launch of Mangalyaan (Mars Orbit Mission), or to make India the fourth largest military power in the world. Maken said the Tricolour reminds us of the sacrifices and struggles made by the Congress leaders for the Independence of the country and they also sacrificed their lives to maintain the unity and integrity of the country. He said the first woman Prime Minister of the country Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, sacrificed their lives for the unity and integrity of the country.
71st i-day: NMC to hold prog on patriotic themes
On the occasion of 71st anniversary of Independence Day, North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NMC) organised a cultural programme based on patriotic themes at its headquarters. The teachers and school children of North and South Delhi Municipal Corporations jointly performed cultural programmes at Kedarnath Sahni Auditiorium. The presentation made the whole environment into patriotic.The cultural programme was attended by Commissioner of Additional Commissioner (Engineering) SK Bhandari; Additional Commissioner (Revenue), Renu Jagdev and senior officials of the Corporation.
delhi tourism to organise hum azaad hai at Dilli Haat
In order to celebrate the national spirits and keeping its main objective to make the masses aware about the importance of our freedom, Delhi Tourism, in association with Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti is organising "Hum Azaad Hain", a three-days-long extravaganza at Dilli Haat, Janakpuri.
The programme would be continued till August 15. The fiesta will also mark the display of "Gandhi to Kranti", an exhibition under the aegis of "Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti" marking the pivotal role of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who succeeded in achieving India's Independence through his Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement and Dandi March, etc, The Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti will also display the group Charkha Sessions, one of the most favourite instruments of Mahatma Gandhi.
The visitors to the venue will also be lured by the vibrancy of the venue offering a plethora of options to just purchase the marvelous handicrafts and handloom products of different states under one roof.
baijal wishes country on 71st independence day
lieutenant-Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day has extended his heartiest greetings and warm wishes to all Indians. In his message, Baijal said, "As we pay homage to all those who have laid down their lives to deliver freedom to us, let us renew our pledge to serve the nation with utmost sincerity, commitment, and truth."
He exhorted all to uphold the ideals of our supreme document, the Constitution, and also urged them to offer their wholehearted cooperation in maintaining amity, tolerance and mutual respect amongst all sections of society to help build a Delhi and nation of our dreams that would make everyone proud.