Tag: freedom

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unfurled the tricolour as the state celebrated the 69th Independence Day on Saturday.

Sportspersons and luminaries form the world of art, culture, music and cinema participated in a colourful parade accompanied by tableaus depicting the state’s cultural heritage.

As the colourful tableaus went pase, a helicopter showered flower petals on people gathered to witness the celebrations.

A tableau of Kanyashree Prakalpa, a flagship project for the girl child, was a part of the parade.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Banerjee conferred the Police Medals to outstanding IPS officers.

After the Trinamool Congress came to power in 2011, Mamata Banerjee changed the location of the Independence Day event to Red Road from Writers’ Building, the state secretariat. She also started Independence Day parades.

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Chairperson Ms Mamata Banerjee participated in the ‘Freedom at Midnight’ programme at the stroke of midnight on 15 August.

“This historic moment of our freedom fills our heart with joy, honour and glory. We are proud of our country. We are proud of our Independence,” she wrote on Facebook.

“Let us think with unity, speak with unity and work with unity. We resolve to re-dedicate ourselves to the cause of our nation and to the service for all my brothers and sisters,” was her message to all on Independence Day.

“Happy Independence Day and heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. Sare Jahan Se Accha …” she wrote on Twitter.