In Punjab, delivering a message of patriotism, the Border Security Force (BSF) organised a mass singing of the National song Vande Mataram at the world-famous Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post in Amritsar and Sadki Joint Check Post at Fazilka, last evening.
Thousands of spectators, along with the BSF personnel, created a powerful atmosphere by singing Vande Mataram, instilling a unique sense of enthusiasm, pride, and love for the nation in the hearts of every Indian.
The mass singing was organised to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the National Song. Led by Inspector General of BSF, Punjab Frontier, Dr Atul Phulzele, the singing was also organised at all the headquarters and units in Punjab, as well as at border outposts. The jawans enthusiastically sang Vande Mataram, conveying an extraordinary message of pride and patriotism.
Similar programmes were organised in other parts of Punjab as well, including Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Mansa.
The event was also organised at Chandigarh, where Punjab Governor, Shri Gulab Chand Katari, presided over the programme. The event also featured a live telecast of the address by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
