THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, DELHI

• LG hoists Tricolour at Raj Niwas on 77th Independence Day  

Lieutenant Governor Shri V.K. Saxena, today hoisted the National Flag at Rajniwas on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, with the Police Contingent giving the national salute.

Shri Saxena also extended his warms wishes to all, especially residents of Delhi, on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day. 

Soon after, the Lt. Governor along with the officials of LG Secretariat interacted with Delhi-based 98-year-old veteran freedom fighter Shri R Madavan, who shared stories of yesteryears. LG also honoured and felicitated him. 

Madavan was born in Rangoon, Burma (Now Myanmar). His father and grandfather were originally from Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu. He joined the Azad Hind Fauj at the age of 18 on November 1, 1943 and he was the Recruitment Officer and fundraiser of Azad Hind Fauj.

Shri Saxena remembered the martyrs and the heroes of India’s freedom struggle and said it is because of their supreme sacrifices that our generation has been living freely. 

He said that during this period of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, we have given shape to the action plan for the coming 25 years, which will build India @100 in 2047.

The LG exhorted all to renew their pledge to serve the nation with greater vigour, sincerity and commitment.  

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