Fatehgarh Sahib, August 15, 2017: 71st Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the grounds of Mata Gujri College Stadium here today. Deputy Commissioner Kanwalpreet Brar unfurl the National flag. She along with Alka Meena SSP took the salute from the contingents of Punjab Police, Home Guards and NCC cadets and inspected the parade.
In her address DC highlighted the achievements of the Govt. and various public oriented schemes initiated by the Govt. for every section of society. She said that govt. has initiated various reforms like transparent working, campaign against drugs, corruption, to provide better health and education services. she urged the people to follow the path of love, brotherhood and communal harmony for the development of our society and country as shown by our great martyrs and Gurus.
On this occasion school children presented an impressive cultural program. She handed over 10 sewing machines to widows, 10 tri cycles to handicapped and honoured the freedom fighters, prominent personalities, employees who excelled in their field and those who participated in cultural activities.
Kuljit Singh Nagra MLA and other prominent personalities also attended.