Patriotic celebrations marked the 80th Independence Day in South Coastal Andhra
The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, with various officials and dignitaries participating in the events. State Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Dr. Ponguru Narayana hoisted the National Flag at Police Parade Grounds in Nellore, accompanied by Nellore District Collector Himanshu Shukla and SP Dr. Ajitha Vejendla.
They received the guard of honour from the police and delivered their messages to the public, presenting self-employment opportunities and subsidies to beneficiaries. Similarly, Social Welfare Minister Dr. Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy participated in the celebrations in Ongole, hoisting the National Flag and addressing the gathering about the goals of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Swarnandhra - 2047'.
The Minister also visited Alluru village to meet with victims of bonded labour and assured the government's support for their challenges.
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