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From felicitating freedom fighters to presenting awards to KSRTC drivers, Mysuru celebrates 77th Independence Day with great enthusiasm

Felicitation to freedom fighters, awards to KSRTC drivers for accident-free driving, march past by security personnel and cultural programmes marked the 77th Independence Day celebrations held in Mysuru on Tuesday, August 15.

Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, who is also the Minister in charge of Mysuru district, gave away silver medals, certificate and cash award to a total of 58 KSRTC drivers of Mysuru Division for accident-free driving and disciplined service for a long period of time.

Mr. Mahadevappa also felicitated freedom fighters on the occasion. According to a list shared by the officials, freedom fighters Y.C. Revanna, M.B. Halegowda, C.R. Rangashetty and Dr. M. Somashekaraiah, besides wives of freedom fighters viz Mrs. Vedamba, Girija Ashwathnarayan, Mrs. Nagarathnamma, Mrs. Vimalamma, Mrs. M. Premavathi and Mrs. Manikya were felicitated on the occasion.

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