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“Let us pledge to strengthen the foundations of mutual understanding and resolve to work with deep dedication in our mission to make India a great nation,” Rosaiah said.
“On the joyous occasion of our nation’s Independence, I convey my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all the citizens. Our nation is a tripod of secularism. It is a fusion of diverse tradition,” he said.
Jayalalithaa emphasised, “All of us should work tirelessly for the growth of our motherland,” adding such initiative should be carried out with a spirit of unity as Indians rooting out differences like caste, creed, religion and language.
On the occasion, Central Leather Research Institute’s Principal Scientist P Shanmugam was honoured with the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Award for meritorious services in Higher Education Department of Tamil Nadu. CM J Jayalalithaa presented the award comprising a certificate, Rs five lakh cheque and eight-gram gold medal during the Independence Day celebrations on Monday.
The Kalpana Chawla Award for Courage and Daring Enterprise was presented to Jayanthi hailing from Namakkal District by Jayalalithaa on the occasion. The award carries Rs five lakh cheque, certificate and gold coated medal.
The CM’s Best Practices Award was presented to Thanjavur District Collector N Subbaiyan and Superintendent of Police Mayilvahanan.
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