DC Thind unfurls flag on Republic Day at Sirhind

Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Government Stadium in Sirhind, where the event took place. For the fourth consecutive year, no minister was designated to unfurl the national flag. Instead, the Deputy Commissioner, Dr Sona Thind, took on the honour of hoisting the flag. She, along with SSP Ravjot Grewal, took salute from contingents of the Punjab Police, Home Guards and NCC cadets.

Dr Thind honoured Anju Kaura, principal of Ashoka Girls Senior Secondary School, Sirhind, for her contributions in the fields of education and sports. Families of freedom fighters, police martyrs and other prominent personalities who excelled in their respective fields were also recognised. Sewing machines were distributed to widows and tricycles to handicapped individuals.

Schoolchildren performed a cultural show and various departments presented tableaus showcasing the district’s development.

Meanwhile, various farmer unions organised a tractor march in support of their demands. The march passed through several villages before culminating at Madhopur Chowk.