Governor Balramji Dass Tandon has said that people need to remain alert to maintain national unity, freedom and democracy. Addressing people on Republic Day function at Police Parade ground on Monday, Tandon said that the country achieved freedom after long struggle by the great leaders and martyrs and the thereafter the Constitution was framed to establish democracy in the country.
Tandon said that if people do not remain alert and aware, the freedom might turn into slavery. The country needs to seriously understand the importance of freedom, the Constitution and democracy. He praised the Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that people should take the mission seriously as it will play a key role in developing a healthy and clean India.
The Governor stressed upon broader public participation in the campaign. Tandon praised the plans and achievements of the Chhattisgarh Government. In his message, Tandon said that he believes that the balanced regional development will continue in the State according to the vision of those who had framed the Constitution. He said that development will continue in the State and anti-Maoist tendencies will be checked. Education, health, employment, awareness and security will paint a new picture of development in the State.
He appealed the people to contribute in building the nation and the State. As many as 21 contingents from the State Police, Chhattisgarh Armed Force, Home Guard, Jail, Central Reserve Police Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Central Industrial Security Force, National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme and Bharat Scouts and Guides salute the Governor in joint the parade at the Police Parade Ground. Governor inspected the parade and congratulated people for the Republic Day.