Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], August 16 (ANI): Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hosted an ‘at home’ reception at Raj Bhavan as part of the Independence Day celebrations, with prominent personalities from across the state attending the event.
The reception was held on the Raj Bhavan grounds and was attended by elected representatives, senior government officials, armed forces personnel, freedom struggle veterans, vice-chancellors, Padma awardees and other distinguished personalities.
The event highlighted the values of freedom, national unity and democratic traditions and paid tribute to freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence.
The event was held following the hoisting of the national flag earlier in the day.
The occasion also underscored the need to strengthen national unity and integrity while remembering the sacrifices of those who fought for India’s freedom.
“As part of the Independence Day celebrations, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar organised an ‘At Home’ reception at Raj Bhavan. The event, which served to remind attendees of the great values of freedom, national unity, and democratic traditions, was attended by prominent figures from the state”, the Keralam Governor said on X.
സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യദിനാഘോഷങ്ങളുടെ ഭാഗമായി കേരള ഗവർണർ രാജേന്ദ്ര വിശ്വനാഥ് ആർലേക്കർ ലോക്ഭവനിൽ ‘അറ്റ് ഹോം’ സ്വീകരണം സംഘടിപ്പിച്ചു. സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യത്തിന്റെ മഹത്തായ മൂല്യങ്ങളും ദേശീയ ഐക്യവും ജനാധിപത്യ പാരമ്പര്യവും ഓർമിപ്പിക്കുന്ന ചടങ്ങിൽ സംസ്ഥാനത്തെ പ്രമുഖർ പങ്കെടുത്തു.
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“Following the hoisting of the national flag in the morning, the ‘At Home’ reception took place in the evening as part of the Independence Day festivities. The event highlighted the need to strengthen national unity and integrity by commemorating the freedom fighters who dedicated their lives to the nation’s independence and honouring their sacrifices”, he said.
Earlier, Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hoisted the national flag at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of Independence Day on Saturday and offered salutations.
The ceremony began with the national anthem, following which the Governor hoisted the Tricolour and the anthem was rendered again.
School students from the city presented “Vande Mataram” and “Jana Gana Mana”, followed by patriotic songs.
Padma Shri awardee Lakshmikutty Amma was among those who attended the flag-hoisting ceremony at Lok Bhavan. (ANI)