Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal marked the occasion of the nation’s 72nd Republic Day by unfurling the National Flag at his residence on Tuesday.
Addressing the people on Republic Day, Kejriwal saluted the contributions of the medical fraternity, soldiers, farmers, sanitation workers etc. Kejriwal said that despite such difficult circumstances, the entire nation has witnessed glimpses of bravery of such warriors, and nations’ strong unity on different occasions.
The Chief Minister's Office tweeted, "Hon'ble CM Shri @ArvindKejriwal hoisting the National Flag at his residence, as India gears up to celebrate its 72nd Republic Day. #HappyRepublicDay2021"
Kejriwal also addressed the public through a video message. He tweeted, “Corona warriors, sanitation workers, soldiers and farmers, we salute these heroes of the country on this Republic Day.
The Chief Minister further said, "The nation is celebrating the 72nd Republic Day today. In the last one year, we have witnessed glimpses of our great Republic and its strong unity on different occasions. In the midst of the biggest epidemic that has hit humankind, we witnessed our doctors and nurses serving people by risking their own lives and witnessed sanitation workers ensuring cleanliness in the city and our brave soldiers protecting the country and serving the people of this great republic."
"Today, the whole of India salutes these true servants of the country who have stood firmly in such difficult times. With new hopes, I wish the people of the greatest republic in the world a very Happy 72nd Republic Day. Jai Hind," he added.