Sacrifices made by freedom fighters recalled on Independence Day

Patriotic Independence Day celebrations at various government establishments in Krishna and NTR districts on August 15.

The 78th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour at various government establishments in Krishna and NTR districts on August 15 (Thursday).

South Central Railway (SCR) Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Narendra A. Patil hoisted the national flag and conveyed the Independence Day greetings to the railway employees and their family members on August 15 (Thursday).

Mr. Patil garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Clock Tower at the railway station. South Central Railway Women Welfare Association (SCRWWO) president Varsha Patil presented an operation theatre table worth ₹8 lakh to the Vijayawada railway hospital on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the DRM said that the division was performing well on all fronts and was giving a priority to punctuality of train and safety of passengers.

Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge Justice G. Narender hoisted the national flag at Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) office in Amaravati, and recalled the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters.

Justice Narender and APSLSA Member Secretary M. Babitha distributed fruits to the inmates of Madonna School for Special Need Children.

Meanwhile, NTR Police Commissioner S.V. Rajasekhara Babu participated in the Independence Day celebrations at the Police Commissionerate. He appealed to the officers and staff to emulate the great leaders who sacrificed their lives for the nation.