The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at Buddha Park, Bomdila Township.
The celebration commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by the Zilla Parishad Chairperson (ZPC), West Kameng. Addressing the gathering, she highlighted the history of India’s Independence and paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the nation’s freedom fighters in securing freedom for the country.
She also encouraged the youth to remain focused on their studies and urged them to stay away from drugs and alcohol, emphasizing their role in nation-building.
The programme featured impressive parade contingents from the District Police and students of various educational institutions. Colourful cultural performances representing different tribes of the district added vibrancy to the celebration and showcased the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Various government departments participated in the event by setting up exhibition stalls to showcase their schemes, services, and products for public awareness.
The occasion also witnessed felicitation ceremonies during which commendation certificates were conferred upon deserving individuals, and winners of literary competitions were honoured for their achievements.
The celebration concluded with a Mass Vande Mataram rendition commemorating 150 years of the iconic national song, reinforcing the spirit of patriotism and national unity among the participants.
