Hoshiarpur/Daljeet Ajnoha /August 16 : The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit at DAV Senior Secondary School, Hoshiarpur. Students presented a Saraswati Vandana, patriotic songs, captivating choreography based on patriotic themes, and a folk dance based on the festival of Teej, winning appreciation from everyone present.
Prof. Manoj Kapoor, educationist, Founder of Triple-M Group of Educational Institutions and Member of the DAV College Managing Committee, attended the समारोह as the Chief Guest and unfurled the National Flag.
Expressing his gratitude to Dr. Anoop Kumar, President of the DAV College Managing Committee, Prof. Kapoor said that he was honoured to be given the opportunity to hoist the National Flag and interact with the students. He said that celebrating Independence Day among students and engaging with them was a matter of great pride and happiness for him.
Addressing the students, Prof. Kapoor said that freedom is not only a right but also a responsibility. The youth have the most important role to play in taking the country forward. He urged students to embrace discipline, honesty, hard work and patriotism in their lives.
Prof. Kapoor recalled the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who devoted everything to the cause of India’s independence. He said that remembering their sacrifices would be meaningful only when citizens perform their duties with sincerity and dedication. He encouraged students to develop good values along with education and understand their responsibilities towards society.
He called upon the students to contribute towards strengthening the unity, integrity and brotherhood of the nation. He said the new generation should draw inspiration from the sacrifices of freedom fighters and play an active role in the development of the country. He also appealed to students to rise above caste, religion and regional differences and give the highest priority to national interest.
School Principal Rajesh Kumar welcomed the Chief Guest and said that Prof. Manoj Kapoor has been making a significant contribution to the field of education. His experience and achievements are a source of inspiration for students. Extending Independence Day greetings to the students and staff, he said that India’s freedom was the result of the sacrifices and struggles of millions of freedom fighters.
The cultural presentations added patriotic and colourful dimensions to the celebrations. Following the Saraswati Vandana, students presented an impressive choreography on patriotic songs and a folk dance based on the festival of Teej. The performances were highly appreciated by the audience.
The programme was anchored by student Shraddha in a dignified and impressive manner. The समारोह concluded with enthusiastic slogans of “Jai Hind, Jai Bharat.”
