Vijayanagara celebrates Independence Day with focus on Constitutional values, development

Police personnel taking part in the parade during the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Hosapete, Vijayanagara district, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Vijayanagara celebrated the 80th Independence Day on Saturday with a tribute to the freedom fighters and a call to uphold the unity and integrity of the country and the ideals enshrined in the Constitution.Hoisting the national flag at the District Stadium in Hosapete, Muzrai, Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport Minister and Vijayanagara district in-charge Minister K.S. Basavanthappa said every citizen had a responsibility to protect the country’s unity, integrity and constitutional values.Recalling the sacrifices of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat