The Fact News Service
Jalandhar, January 25
In view of the 76th Republic Day, a full dress rehearsal for the district-level event was held on January 26 at the local Guru Gobind Singh Stadium, where Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal hoisted the national flag.
Following this, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the parade and saluted the march past led by Parade Commander Shri Vainela. The parade included ITBP, Punjab Police (male and female), Punjab Home Guards, Punjab Battalion NCC boys, Punjab Battalion NCC girls, and the CRPF band.
Afterward, tableaux depicting the Punjab Government’s developmental policies and achievements of various departments were displayed. During the rehearsal, students from various schools also presented mass PT shows, along with cultural performances showcasing patriotism by students from New Saint Soldiers School, Innocent Hearts School, Red Cross School for the Deaf, Dips School Sooranussi, Sacred Heart Convent School, Naugajja, APJ School, Manav Sahayog School, STS School Rudka Kalan, SDFullerwan School, and Police DAV School.
Following the rehearsal, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal held a detailed discussion with civil and district police officers, providing necessary directions to ensure the smooth and organized conduct of the district-level event, where Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora will hoist the tricolor as Chief Guest. He emphasized that all the essential arrangements, including security, traffic, and parking, should be well-coordinated.
Dr. Aggarwal also mentioned that during the district-level event, families of freedom fighters, martyrs, and officers/employees from various departments who have demonstrated outstanding performance will be honored.
Additionally, the best tableau will also be selected for reward.The Deputy Commissioner assured the administration would leave no stone unturned in celebrating this sacred day with full enthusiasm and patriotism.
Present on this occasion were Joint Police Commissioner Sandeep Sharma, Assistant Commissioner Sunil Fogat, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development) Jasbir Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Major Dr. Amit Mahajan, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rural Development) Budhi Raj Singh, along with officers from various departments.
