Karwar: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor across all taluks and villages of Uttara Kannada district, with the main district-level event held at the Police Parade Ground in Karwar on Friday. Fisheries, Ports, Inland Water Transport, and District In-charge Minister Mankal S. Vaidya hoisted the national flag and addressed the gathering.
In his speech, the minister recalled the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters who laid down their lives to liberate the nation from British rule. “The peace and freedom we enjoy today are the result of the supreme sacrifices of many great leaders. Bravehearts such as Rani Chennamma of Kittur and Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi fought valiantly against the British and attained martyrdom. Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and non-cooperation became a guiding force for the world,” he said.
Vaidya also highlighted the state government’s guarantee schemes, stressing that they have ensured benefits for people across all sections of society. He added that each taluk is receiving assistance worth nearly ₹400 crore under these initiatives, while efforts are being made to strengthen educational facilities and open labor schools to ensure children of workers are not deprived of quality education. Residential schools are also being prioritized.
The event featured the felicitation of meritorious SSLC students, the release of a coffee table book detailing the district’s tourist attractions, the launch of an official tourism website and social media platforms, and the distribution of uniforms to “Tourism Mitras.”
March-pasts were presented by the police, NCC, Scouts and Guides, Home Guards, and Forest forces, followed by cultural performances by schoolchildren showcasing patriotic themes.
Several dignitaries were present on the occasion, including MLC Ganapati Ulvekar, City Municipal Council President Raviraj Chandrahas Ankolekar, Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmi Priya, ZP CEO Dr. Dileesh Sasi, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N., Additional DC Sajid Mulla, trainee IAS officer Zhupishan Haq, and other senior officials.
