Governor S C Jamir and Chief Minister Digambar Kamat have extended warm greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of India’s 61st Independence Day on August 15.
Delivering their I-Day messages on AIR and Doordarshan, Governor S C Jamir said August 15, 1947 is an epoch – making date in the chequered history of our great country, for it was on this day that our nation, armed with the most powerful weapons of non-violence and truth, achieved freedom from the yoke of colonial rule, due to selfless struggle and supreme sacrifices made by great national leaders and spirited freedom fighters under the inspiring leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat recalled the supreme sacrifices of the freedom fighters and great leaders who laid down their precious lives for India’s independence. India is a democratic country which boost of its unity in diversity. People of different caste, creed and religions live here in peace and unity from ancient period. The world has also widely acclaimed the democracy of India, he added.
Meanwhile, officials functions and programmes will be organized at taluka level in Margao, Ponda, Mapusa, Quepem, Bicholim, Pernem, Mormugao and other headquarters.The main function will be organised in front of the Old Secretariat building in Panjim where, Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat will unfurl the National Flag, inspect the Guard of Honour, speak to the State and present awards to Chandraksh Kushali Rane, Civil Defence Instructor and Suresh Bala Patekar, Home Guard for meritorious services, at 9.15 am on August 15.3.
The Chief Minister later after the main function will proceed to Patradevi in Pernem to pay homage to the freedom fighters at the Martyrs Memorial at a function to be organised at 11.30 am.Governor, S C Jamir, is hosting a state Reception at Raj Bhavan at 5 pm on August 15.
