love for nation was evident among the schoolchildren of the city on the occasion of the 66th Republic Day celebrated on Monday. All the schools organised flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes on the day. At the Himgiri Zee University, Vice-Chancellor Abhishek Asthana hoisted the Tri-colour. Addressing the students, Asthana said that the gift of independence given to us by the freedom-fighters should be preserved. He said that the students should ensure that the fundamental duties are followed.
The day was celebrated in various institutions of the Sri Guru Ram Rai (SGRR) Education Mission. At Shri Darbar Sahib, Mahant Devendra Dass hoisted the flag, while at SGRR Institute of Technology and Science and SGRR PG College, the National Flag was hoisted by GS Rana. At SGRR Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital, the Flag Hoisting was done by Medical College Principal Dr NK Singh.
In his address, Dr Singh said that the students must accept the Republic Day as the ideal for them and assure their roles in the development of the State and the nation. He called upon the students to contribute in the making of a healthy and prosperous State. Principal Brinda Ghosh hoisted the National Flag at Ecole Glabale International Girls School.
Patriotic songs marked the celebration, which was followed by a short address by the principal emphasising on working together for a better future. At the Indian Cambridge school, the patron of the school, Dr S Farooq hoisted the National Flag. In his address, Farooq said that it is not simply the duty of Government authorities to look after the country, but it is also the responsibility of each and every Indian. The students’ presented a cultural programme on the occasion.