Amidst high security, a colourful parade, call for unity of the people and fight against terrorism marked the 67th Republic Day celebrations in Karnataka with Governor Vajubhai Vala unfurling the tri-colour and received the guard of honour at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade ground in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
After unfurling the Tricolour, Vajubhai Vala said, “The nation should not forget its diversity, ‘which is our basis’ in its journey towards progress.” He said secularism is the ‘backbone’ of the country and culture and it has been rightly tailored in the Constitution.
“Both social and economic development is included in our country’s developmental perimeter because ours is a diverse country. We will have to progress, keeping in mind inclusive development of all,” Vala said. “While focusing on development based on technological research, we should not forget our diversity, because it is our basis” he said.
Karnataka with the arrest of six suspected ISIS radicalised youth from across the State by National Security Agency few days back, the 67th Republic Day was observed amidst heightened security across Karnataka. Governor Vala, who took the salute during the ceremonial parade, said all should together strive towards making the country more powerful and work for all round development of the State.