Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and gaiety across Hassan on Monday. Hundreds of students and people witnessed the main programme held at the Hockey Stadium in Hassan city, where Excise Minister K. Gopalaiah hoisted the national tri-colour and delivered his address.
For the past two years, the Independence Day celebration was a low-key affair due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This time the stadium was packed. There were 44 troupes for the spectacular march past.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Gopalaiah appreciated people of the district for actively taking part in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by hoisting the national flag on individual houses and private establishments. Recalling the sacrifice of freedom fighters, he stressed the need for efforts to strengthen harmony among people from different religions in the country.
