Independence Day Ceremony organized at Raj Bhavan

A function was held at Raj Bhavan to mark the national festival of Independence Day. Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and other invited guests exchanged Independence Day greetings during the event.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav made a courtesy visit to Governor Shri Patel

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav paid a courtesy visit to Governor Shri Patel at Raj Bhawan before the Independence Day celebrations. The Chief Minister greeted the Governor by presenting a bouquet.

Governor Shri Patel awarded the Army Band

Governor Shri Patel appreciated the Army Band Pachmarhi for its wonderful performance at the welcome ceremony. Band leader Major D. Prabhakaran was given a trophy, medals and certificates for each member of the band.

The audience at the Independence Day function at Raj Bhavan, Bhopal, was captivated by the sweet melodies performed by the Army Band from Pachmarhi. This impressive performance seamlessly blended patriotic tunes with Indian classical music, ragas, and Western music. Renowned for its remarkable performances, the Army Band Pachmarhi has showcased its talents in countries such as Sudan, Chile, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The band features a total of 60 artists who collaborate in three sections: woodwind, brass, and percussion. These sections work in harmony to create the band’s signature sound. The woodwind section includes instruments like the flute, piccola, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon. The brass section features horns, cornets, trumpets, trombones, euphoniums, and tubas. The percussion section brings together a diverse range of instruments, including the glockenspiel, xylophone, vibraphone, chimes, drums, timpani, and more, all working in unison to produce enchanting melodies.

Photo exhibition of unsung freedom fighters

An exhibition showcasing portraits of unsung freedom fighters, brave women, and heroes was held during the ceremony. The event was organized by the Culture Department of the Madhya Pradesh Government in collaboration with the Swaraj Sansthan Directorate.

Minister of State for Backward Classes and Minority Welfare, Independent Charge, Smt. Krishna Gaur, MP, State President BJP Shri V.D. Sharma, Mayor Bhopal Smt. Malti Rai, MLA Shri Rameshwar Sharma, MLA Shri Bhagwan Das Sabnani, Chief Secretary Smt. Veera Rana, Director General of Police Shri Sudhir Saxena, officers of commissions, Padma awardees, judicial officers, chairmen of corporations, vice chancellors of universities, religious leaders of various religions, freedom fighters, army, police, administration, senior political, social organization officers, meritorious students, soldiers awarded with army decorations, handicapped people, excellent sportspersons etc. participated in the welcome ceremony organized at Raj Bhavan.