All village panchayats in Haryana, along with towns and cities, would unfurl the National Flag on Republic Day (January 26), state Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister O.P. Dhankar said on Monday.
Chief Minister Manohar Lal will unfurl the National Flag at Rohtak town, 70 km from Delhi, and also at village Rohtan in Bhiwani district.
Dhankar appealed to the people to ensure maximum participation in this 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," Dhankar said in a statement here.
The minister said that the 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," he added.
Haryana has over 6,200 village panchaysts.
--IANS
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