Punjab Newsline, Shimla/Pangi, April 15-
In a historic first, the State-Level Himachal Day celebrations were held today in the remote and picturesque Killar region of Pangi Valley in Chamba district. A large number of people gathered at the helipad ground to witness and participate in the 78th Himachal Day celebration.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on this occasion. He paid tribute to the immense contributions of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Y.S. Parmar, in securing statehood for the region.
The Chief Minister unfurled the National Flag and received the ceremonial salute. A parade was held, featuring six contingents led by IPS officer Ravi Nandan. The contingent of the Second Indian Reserve Battalion, Sakoh was led by ASI Satyanath Walia, the women’s contingent was led by ASI Pooja Sood, the Himachal Home Guards contingent was led by Khushi Ram, the Chamba district traffic police contingent was led by ASI Ravinder Kumar, the NCC contingent of Government Senior Secondary School Killar was led by Tanika, and the Home Guards Band was led by Havaldar Ret Ram.