As part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign being organised to commemorate Independence Day, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) organised a grand Tiranga Rally from its Headquarters in the city on Thursday. Filled with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, the rally witnessed wholehearted participation of officers and employees of WCL Headquarters. The programme commenced with all officers and employees assembling at the WCL Headquarters, followed by the collective singing of ‘Vande Mataram’.

 

On the occasion, WCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Dr Hemant Sharad Pande addressed the gathering. He spoke about the glorious history of the Indian national flag, the saga of India’s freedom struggle, and paid respectful tribute to the freedom fighters, remembering their sacrifices and contributions. He said that the tricolour is a symbol of the unity, pride, sacrifice and national aspirations of India. Dr Hemant Sharad Pande flagged off the Tiranga Rally and also personally led it. Director (Finance) Bikram Ghosh, Director Technical (Operations) Sandeep Paranjape, and Chief Vigilance Officer Ajay Madhukar Mhetre, along with other senior officials of WCL, were present on the occasion. They accompanied CMD Dr Hemant Sharad Pande during the rally. The rally commenced from WCL Headquarters and proceeded through Civil Lines towards Telangkhedi Hanuman Mandir, before returning to WCL Headquarters via an alternate route. The participating officers and employees enthusiastically raised patriotic slogans and conveyed the message of national pride, unity and patriotism.