REPUBLIC DAY MESSAGE – 2023 MESSAGE OF PUNJAB GOVERNOR AND ADMINISTRATOR, UT CHANDIGARH, SHRI BANWARILAL PUROHIT TO BE PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPER ON JANUARY 26, 2023

Dear Citizens,

On the auspicious occasion of our 74th Republic Day, I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Punjab and the Union Territory, Chandigarh, at home and abroad. Today, we remember, with gratitude, our valiant freedom fighters who faced immense hardships and sufferings, won us our freedom and laid the foundation of our democratic republic. 

In 1950, on this day, India became a sovereign democratic republic. Thanks to our founding fathers, who accorded primacy to Justice, Liberty and Equality in our Constitution in the form of Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties of the citizens. Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin. The observance of the Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution by the citizens creates the proper environment for enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

So, this historic day is a day of rejoicing and at the same time, it is an occasion for honest introspection and an anlaysis of our shortcomings and inadequacies, to take the measures needed to improve our systems. 

I am confident that the people of Punjab and Chandigarh, who have always been torchbearers in every movement for change, will emerge as role models for the rest of the Country.

On this day, let us renew our pledge, to rededicate ourselves to the ideals of nationalism and patriotism and to work, with commitment, dedication, faith and confidence to make Punjab, Chandigarh and the Country strong and vibrant.

Once again I wish you a very purposeful and happy Republic Day.

 

Jai Hind.