All gram panchayats along with cities in Haryana will unfurl the National Flag on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26.
Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, OP Dhankar on Monday said that the Chief Minister Manohar Lal will unfurl the National Flag at Rohtak and also, at village Rohtan in Bhiwani district on Republic day.
Dhankar appealed to the people to ensure maximum participation in the special programme.
“Elders and enlightened people of the village must narrate tales of bravery of the freedom struggle to the younger generation. They should also inform them about the freedom fighters and martyrs of their village, and the role they played during the freedom struggle and the contribution they made to the country,” said the Minister.
Dhankar said success of this event in every village would make the people aware of the incredible history of the country, and encourage them to give their best in building a new India. All sarpanches or other dignitaries would unfurl the National Flag on Republic Day in their respective areas, added he.
Notably, the State Government has decided to organise the State Level Republic Day function at Ambala on January 26 where the Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki will unfurl the National Flag.
The Governor will also host 'At Home' function at Chandigarh the same evening.
The Speaker Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Kanwar Pal would unfurl the National Flag on Republic Day at Hisar and the Deputy Speaker Santosh Yadav at Bhiwani.