Goemkarponn Desk
CANACONA: Enthusiasm of Rakshabandhan has been an important part of Indian culture since time immemorial. Bharat Bhoomi is a symbol of sacrifice. Every soldier is ready to serve the country round the clock without caring for his own life. We breathe a sigh of relief because of the sacrifice and service of soldiers. A Rakhi of yours inspires and encourages them’, stated retired army officer Anant Joshi.
Joshi was speaking a special invitee at ‘Ek Rakhi Sainikam-Satti’, a patriotic program organized by Shree Balram Educational Society at its Residential School at Amone (Poinguini), recently. The program attended by Shree Shradhanand Vidyalaya, Poinguinim Headmistress Mrs. Seema Prabhugaonkar, GHS Sadolxem HM Sudesh Naik, Balram A Day Care School, Mokhard HM Ashok Gaonkar held in the auditorium of Shree Balram Residential Schoool, Amone began by tying Rakhi’s to all the dignitaries present on the platform.
Also attended by Canacona MLA /GLA Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar, the program began with lightning of a traditional lamp and offerings of flower bouquets to Mother India. gave a rakhi to the soldiers from the hands of Hon’ble Chairman.
Speaking on the occasion, Tawadkar said, Awareness of this should be awakened in the students and patriotism should be created. Today we all enjoy a happy life because of our soldiers. We need to instill patriotism in our hearts and it is should be shown to all in our day-to-day life’.
Shraddhanand Vidyalaya, Shri Damodar Vidyalaya, Shri Mallikarjun Vidyalaya, Tudal Nirakar Vidyalaya, Government High Schools of Khotigao, Sadolxem, Gaondonguirim, Shristhal, besides Balaram Education Societies Pre-primary and Primary schools and Higher Secondary schools handed over Rakhis prepared by their students to the Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar and the Retd Army officer Anant Joshi for presenting the same to the soldiers.
Speaking on the occasion, Joshi said, that the enthusiasm of Rakshabandhan has been an important part of Indian culture since time immemorial. Bharat Bhoomi is a symbol of sacrifice.
We breathe a sigh of relief because of the sacrifice and service of soldiers. This kind of program awakens patriotism. Every soldier is ready to serve the country round the clock without caring for his life. A rakhi of yours inspires and encourages them. I will personally deliver the Rakhis to the soldiers working on the country’s border.’
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