The Madhya Pradesh Governor, Chief Minister, his Cabinet colleagues and others celebrated Independence Day on Monday by hoisting tri-colour.
Governor Ram Naresh Yadav hoisted the National Flag at Raj Bhavan premises on the occasion of Independence Day. Salute was given to Yadav by the police squad after the hoisting. Family members of the Governor, Principal Secretary to the Governor Ajay Tirki and Senior Officers were present on the occasion.
Yadav distributed the sweets among the officers, employees of the Raj Bhavan Secretariat and to the officers and employees of various other Departments besides children. He also planted a sapling of pomegranate in the Raj Bhavan premises.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hoisted the National Flag on the occasion of Independence Day at his residence in the morning on Monday. He extended greetings and good wishes to the officers and employees present on the occasion.
Additional Chief Secretary to CM Iqbal Singh Bains, Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary Vivek Agrawal, officers of the CM’s secretariat, officers and employees posted in personal administration of CM besides security staff were present on the occasion.
Chouhan made an announcement to award for personnel engaged in the security of the chief minister on this occasion.
Minister for Public Relations and Water Resources Narottam Mishra hoisted the National Flag at SAF ground in Rewa on the occasion of 70th Independence Day.
He also took salute from the joint parade. Mishra read out the message of the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on the occasion. An attractive and disciplined march past was presented and rounds were fired in jubilation by the police constables. Squad from SAF 9th Battalion, District Police Force, Police Training School, Home Guards, NCC, Sainik School, Red Cross, Shourya Dal and Scouts took part in the march.
Mishra released pigeons, symbol of peace in the open sky and met the family members of Freedom Fighters and Martyr soldiers to honour them. Presentation of combined PT was presented on patriotic songs by the girls and boys students. ‘Saare Jahan Se achcha’ song was recited by the students. Madhya Pradesh Gaan was also presented. Moreover, awards were also distributed for parade under different categories.
Chief Secretary Antony DeSa hoisted the National Flag on the occasion of Independence Day at his residence at Char Imli, Bhopal. His Wife Malusha DeSa was also present. DeSa also inspected the guard of honour after the hoisting. AIG Training Police RP Singh, SDM Rajeev Ranjan Shrivastava, Deputy Director Press Cell Mantralaya Ashok Manwani, Chief Security Officer Mantralaya Vishwas Bhatele besides various officers and employees were present on the occasion.
Tourism
Chairman State Tourism Development Corporation Tapan Bhoumik hoisted the National Flag at Paryatan Bhavan on the occasion of Independence Day. National Song was recited on the occasion. Bhoumik while extending good wishes to the officers and employees said that he expects that all the employees will discharge their duties with loyalty and attention. He also urged to ensure their participation in the reconstruction of the country.
Managing Director and Secretary to the Chief Minister Hari Ranjan Rao said that Tourism Development Corporation has proved that tourism is not only the source of entertainment but it is an important source of employment generation. Teerath Dubey accompanied by his team presented songs filled with patriotism and nationalism in a very pleasant atmosphere. Saplings were planted by the guests in the premises and sweets were distributed among the children. Additional Managing Director Tanvi Sundriyal including several officers and employees were present on the occasion.
Museum
The Director of IGRMS, Prof Sarit Kumar Choudhuri hoisted the national flag on the occasion of 70th Independence Day at the premises of Manav Sangrahalaya. On this occasion the officers, employees and security personnel of the Sangrahalaya were present in large numbers.
On the occasion of Independence Day various officer and employees presented patriotic songs. Sweets were distributed at the end of the programme.