Punjab CM recalls sacrifice of soldiers during freedom struggle, lauds Galwan martyrs

On occasion of 74th Independence Day, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh lauded  citizens of State for being at frontline of wars fought by country during freedom struggle. Amarinder Singh remembered how jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands erstwhile 'Kaala Paani' still carries names of hundreds of Punjabis who contributed to freedom movement.

Recalling latest sacrifice of soldiers during fierce Galwan valley clashes, Amarinder Singh called out China for pretending to be friends saying that like Pakistan, it too had witnessed a befitting retaliation for its attack on nations' borders.

Earlier in day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also spoken about  belligerence of India's neighbours, calling out ir aatankvaad (terrorism) and ir vistaarvaad ( expansionism) saying, "We were challenged along our borders at LAC and LoC. But our country has given a befitting response to those attacking us, in ir own tongue. We are dedicated to protecting sovereignty of country. entire world has seen how we protected our borders in Ladakh. I salute all Bravehearts."

Punjab Chief Minister also spoke about country's biggest challenge at moment which is COVID-19 pandemic, talking about how various Sikh organisations were fighting 'invisible' enemy by providing free food, medicines, and shelter to needy. During national health crisis, Amarinder Singh also lauded that farmers of State for producing and providing eugh grains to feed nation even during nationwide lockdown. 

Requesting citizens of Punjab for ir cooperation during COVID-19 pandemic, Amarinder Singh assured workers and industrialists that a revival of ecomy was near, hailing m for showing resilience amid pandemic. He also praised students for adapting to newer modes of education during pandemic and studying tirelessly to achieve ir dreams. 

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India's 74th Independence Day

As India steps into 74th year of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed nation from Red Fort in Delhi. PM unfurled National Flag and paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. He was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar. All those who have attended Independence day celebration have been sensitized about COVID related safety measures, a specific Advisory for following COVID guidelines had been issued along with each invitation card. Due to COVID pandemic, schoolchildren were absent from celebrations this year. 

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