A two-minute silence will be observed on Shaheed Diwas to mark death anniversary of the Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, today to commemorate all martyrs of India’s freedom movement.
Detailed directives to ensure large-scale participation of people in the event have been sent by the State Government to all Government departments, divisional commissioners and collectors. Instructions have been given to seek cooperation of various organisations and media in this.
Principal Secretary General Administration K Suresh has apprised all concerning officers about this. It has been directed thwat Shaheed Diwas event should not remain mere formality. It is our duty to be vigilant towards safety, protection and promotion of the independence we achieved after a hard struggle. People have been urged to stop all work at 11 am on January 30 and observe two-minute silence. Siren will be blown or military cannon fired at the start and end of two-minute silence.
Siren will be blown from 10.59 am to 11 am to inform about start of silence. Two minutes later, all-clear siren will be blown again from 11.02 am to 11.03 am. After hearing the siren, all people will observe two-minute silence while standing. Two-minute silences will also be observed at the places where there is no arrangement of siren. In schools and colleges, bells can be used instead of sirens.
Directives have been given to hold Shaheed Diwas event in a dignified manner at district level educational institutions, private and public undertakings. It has been expected that traders and business establishments will also cooperate in letting their employees observe two-minute silence on the occasion. Directives have been given to Mantralaya officers and employees to assemble at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Park at 10.30 am on January 30. Silence will be observed there after blowing of siren.