Shimla
A meeting was organized here today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Shimla Anupam Kashyap regarding the preparations for the Martyrdom Day celebrations to be organized on January 30, 2024.
The Deputy Commissioner said that the Martyrdom Day program will be organized on January 30 at the historic Ridge Ground near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi from 10:30 am. During this time, distinguished and dignitaries will garland and offer floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
He said that 02 minutes silence will also be observed in the memory of the martyrs at 11 o’clock. During the program, artists from the Information and Public Relations Department will present Ramdhun and bhajans.
He said that Martyrdom Day is a dignified day and appropriate steps should be taken to maintain its sanctity. He instructed the departmental officers to complete all preparations in this regard on time. He also directed to ensure participation of various departments for organizing the grand event.
Sub-Divisional Officer Shimla (Urban) Bhanu Gupta, Assistant Commissioner Gopal Chand Sharma, Deputy Director Education Department Lekh Raj Bhardwaj and other departmental officers were present in the meeting.