GUWAHATI, AUG 12: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal attended a public meeting at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on August 12 as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – a national campaign to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence.
The Union Minister hoisted the national flag as the crowd sung the National Anthem with great pride & passion.
Floral tributes were offered at the statue of Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi after which the Union Minister led a walk with enthusiastic participation from leaders and public alike waving the tricolour and chanting ‘Vande Mataram’ as patriotic fervour wafted through the air.
The lively atmosphere at the event reflected the mood of Jan Bhagidari as common people joined hands with everyone else to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence with pomp & grandeur.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “The tricolour is our honour, our pride & our symbol of self respect. Let us join hands under the pious contour of the Tricolour to dedicate ourselves at the service of our country. The call by our honourable prime minister about Har Ghar Tiranga has resulted in a massive people’s movement. Our Prime Minister has kept the ideals of our freedom fighters as guiding mantra as he commits himself to rebuild our nation. Modiji is working tirelessly to make India Vishwaguru and Atmanirbhar. The people from all walks of life leadership of Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarmah. I appeal to everyone to hoist the tricolour between 13 and 15 August in their homes so as to stir up the patriotic spirit in the society.”