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NEW DELHI, July 23: The railways on Saturday celebrated the culmination of the weeklong 'Azadi Ki Rail Gadi aur Stations' in the capital, where freedom fighters were felicitated.
Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Raosaheb Patil Danve, Minister of State for Railways and Coal & Mines, Darshana Jardosh, Minister of State for Railways and Textiles, Pratima Bhoumik, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment participated in the valedictory ceremony of the celebrations.
Chairman and CEO Railway Board, V K Tripathi, senior officers of Railway Board and Northern Railway were also present during the function.
Speaking on the occassion, Joshi said, "Under the guidance of the prime minister, the country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Indian Railways has organized an excellent programme in this iconic week by felicitating so many freedom fighters across India at various locations. I congratulate the railways for hosting such a grand celebration today and giving me an opportunity to interact with the freedom fighters. The experiences of our freedom fighters will surely enlighten the younger generation and instil patriotism".
During the closing ceremony, freedom fighters and their family members joined the celebrations via video conference from various locations. All Zonal Railways also joined the event through online mode. A film prepared by the railways highlighting the importance of 75 stations and 27 trains over the country associated with the independence movement was screened at the venue.
Bharat Gaurav Divya Kashi Aadi Amavasya Express was flagged off from Madurai via VC. A Nukkad natak was performed by the artist of the Northern Railway.
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